At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and innovate our marketing strategy to drive growth and client relationships.
- Company: Join a friendly, dynamic firm that values individuality and career development.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 34-hour work week, agile working, and generous leave policies.
- Other info: Regular travel between offices and opportunities for social outings and charity events.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a leadership role with visibility and influence.
- Qualifications: Experience in senior marketing roles within professional services is essential.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are now looking for a Marketing Director to join our leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the firm's growth. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of our marketing and business development strategy, connecting it more directly than ever to our commercial objectives and future direction. This is not a role focused on maintaining the status quo. We are looking for someone who will bring clarity, challenge, and fresh thinking, helping us to better articulate what makes us different and to convert that into measurable growth. Regular travel between all four of our office locations, including Cambridge, will be required.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and lead a firm-wide marketing and BD strategy aligned to our commercial goals
- Work alongside partners to strengthen client relationships and support the growth of key accounts
- Introduce greater structure and focus to client development and new business activity
- Oversee the evolution of our brand, profile and market positioning
- Use insight and data to inform decisions and demonstrate impact
- Lead and develop our established marketing team through the next phase of our journey
This is a leadership role with real visibility, requiring someone who can contribute beyond marketing and operate as a trusted voice within the business.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- You will bring experience from within a partnership or professional services environment and be comfortable operating in a business where relationships, credibility and influence matter.
- You are likely to have held a senior marketing or business development role within legal or professional services
- Be commercially focused, with a clear understanding of how marketing drives growth
- Be confident working with partners and senior stakeholders, able to challenge constructively
- Have experience supporting client development and new business initiatives
- Be both strategic in your thinking and pragmatic in delivery
An interest in innovation, technology or intellectually driven sectors would complement our work well.
Benefits
- 34 hour working week, Monday - Friday
- Agile working
- A supportive and friendly place to work and learn
- Annual salary review
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Salary Exchange
- Life assurance
- Healthcare Cash Plan & Wellbeing App
- Group Income Protection
- Long Service Milestones
- Social outings
- Vouchers on Christmas, Birthdays and Special Occasions
- Charity events
Marketing Director in Leeds employer: Appleyard Lees IP LLP
At Appleyard Lees, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and friendly work environment that values individuality and personal growth. As a Marketing Director in Leeds, you will not only lead innovative marketing strategies but also enjoy a 34-hour working week, agile working options, and numerous employee benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance. Join us to make a meaningful impact while being part of a close-knit team that celebrates achievements and encourages professional development.
