Digital Marketing Specialist in Gateshead

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands, including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon, is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity.

We welcome applicants with relevant experience and transferable skills, even if you don’t meet every requirement. If this role sparks your interest, we’d love to hear from you. We’re committed to building diverse, inclusive teams that reflect the customers and communities we serve.

About the Role

Digital channels are increasingly central to how customers research, engage with and purchase products. As a Digital Marketing Specialist you’ll play a key role in delivering the digital experiences that support customer engagement, business growth and commercial success across our Coatings business. Working within a global and collaborative environment, you’ll help manage and optimise websites, digital platforms and eCommerce solutions, ensuring they deliver a seamless and effective customer experience.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across Digital, IT, Marketing and Business teams to turn customer and business needs into practical digital solutions that create measurable value. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technology, marketing and problem‑solving. Whether supporting new platform developments, improving existing digital channels or analysing performance data to identify opportunities, you’ll help shape how customers interact with AkzoNobel in an increasingly digital world. If you’re passionate about digital innovation, customer experience and continuous improvement, this role offers the chance to make a real impact while developing your career within a global organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the delivery and optimisation of digital platforms, websites and eCommerce solutions across the business.
• Collaborate with Digital, IT, Marketing, Segment and Business teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Capture, prioritise and translate customer and business requirements into effective digital solutions.
• Work with development teams to create clear functional specifications and user requirements.
• Coordinate digital projects and enhancements to ensure delivery against agreed objectives and timelines.
• Support the implementation of new digital functionality that improves customer experience and business performance.
• Monitor digital platform performance and provide reporting and insights to stakeholders.
• Analyse data to identify opportunities for optimisation, customer engagement and continuous improvement.
• Develop training materials and provide ongoing support to internal stakeholders and users.
• Stay informed about emerging digital technologies, industry trends and best practices.
• Ensure digital solutions comply with brand guidelines, governance standards and business requirements.
• Contribute to a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree or equivalent experience in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Business, Technology or a related field.
• Experience supporting digital marketing, website management or eCommerce activities.
• Experience delivering digital projects and working with multiple stakeholders.
• A strong interest in digital technologies, customer experience and online platforms.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience translating business requirements into practical solutions.
• A proactive, self‑motivated and collaborative approach.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

What Makes This Role a Great Opportunity

• Help shape and improve the digital experiences used by customers around the world.
• Work on a diverse range of digital platforms, websites and eCommerce initiatives.
• Collaborate with global teams across marketing, technology and commercial functions.
• Gain exposure to digital transformation projects and emerging technologies.
• Develop expertise in digital platforms, customer experience and business process improvement.
• Play a visible role in delivering solutions that create value for customers and the business.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across multiple functions and regions.
• Grow your career within a global organisation committed to innovation, learning and development.

Why AkzoNobel?

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• Pension, life assurance and income protection.
• Wellbeing and mental health support.
• Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle.
• A culture centred on inclusion, development and work‑life balance.
• Access to global learning and career progression opportunities.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment.