Marketing Director

Company Description We\’re Together. For over 50 years, we\’ve helped thousands of people, businesses and professionals unlock their property ambitions with our common-sense approach to mortgages and secured loans. We take the time to understand our customers and our door is always open, so we can often help when other lenders can\’t or won\’t. Based in Cheadle, Cheshire, our 750 colleagues help our customers throughout the UK, backed by the power of a £7 billion loan book. Job Description As a Marketing Director, you will play a crucial leadership role in driving Together\’s future growth by defining industry-centric marketing strategies, developing thought leadership content and driving an increased focus on relationship marketing and the next phase of brand development. As a Marketing Director, we are looking for someone to: Provide leadership across a talented, multidisciplinary marketing function, driving a high performance culture through a people first approach of collaboration, curiosity and innovation. Own the \’go-to-market\’ process, collaborating with teams across the organisation to deliver industry defining brand campaigns, building long-term brand value. Drive an increased focus on relationship marketing amplifying customer retention and satisfaction as part of the next phase of Together\’s brand development. Drive performance across all marketing channels, including channels that exist outside of marketing\’s direct control, providing training, guidance and support to all colleagues in the organisation that will deliver growth for the business. Own the marketing budget ensuring effective alignment to, and delivery of, the Group\’s strategic priorities. Qualifications Essential Exceptional leadership skills with proven ability to set and achieve buy-in to a vision and associated strategic priorities. Extensive experience of building and delivering effective marketing strategies in order to drive brand value. Proven ability to drive growth, working collaboratively with key stakeholders across the organisation to do so, in particular, products, sales and distribution. Demonstrable experience of building credibility with and influencing senior stakeholders across Executive and Board level. Strategic thinker, capable of balancing long-term and immediate business requirements. If you feel you have some of the skills mentioned above, but not all, please do still apply and we would be happy to have a further discussion with you in regards to your suitability for the role. Additional Information Benefits working at Together 26 days holiday, and a day off for your birthday (increasing with service to 30 days), plus bank holidays. Free access to company holiday homes. Buy & sell holidays. Discretionary annual bonus plus an additional Shared Reward Bonus. Matched pension contribution. Life assurance. Critical illness cover. Health cash plan. Private medical insurance. Travel season ticket loans. Ride to work scheme. Free local gym access. Local bar / restaurant discounts. Together embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference – we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We care that you have a great experience with us at Together, if you need us to make any reasonable adjustments to make your experience easier, please let us know and we\’ll do all we can. Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr