Full Job Description: Senior Marketing Communications Business Partner (May to need be accessed via Desktop or our Careers website: https://www.ardent-management.com/current-vacancies )
Role: Senior Marketing Communications Business Partner
Location: Manchester, Birmingham or Leeds (Hybrid)
Full Time - Permanent
Help shape the story behind some of the UK's most important infrastructure projects
At Ardent, we're delivering life-improving change for communities and future generations. As the UK's leading provider of land, consent management and stakeholder engagement services, we support major transport, renewables, utilities and regeneration projects that help drive economic growth, connectivity and the net zero agenda.
We're looking for a talented Senior Marketing Communications Business Partner to play a pivotal role in connecting business strategy with impactful marketing and communications activity. This is an opportunity for an experienced marketing professional who enjoys influencing senior stakeholders, leading integrated campaigns and helping a growing business strengthen its brand, reputation and market presence.
The opportunity
As a trusted adviser to senior leaders, you'll develop and deliver integrated marketing communications plans that support business growth and strategic priorities. You'll work across multiple disciplines, leading high-profile campaigns, providing strategic communications counsel and ensuring marketing is involved in key business decisions from the outset.
You'll also act as a deputy to the Head of Marketing Communications, coach colleagues, and take ownership of specialist areas such as brand, website performance and SEO.
What you'll be doing
- Partner with senior leaders to understand strategic priorities and business objectives.
- Develop and deliver integrated marketing communications plans for key business areas.
- Lead major campaigns from concept through to delivery, measurement and continuous improvement.
- Provide expert advice on audiences, messaging, channels and campaign strategy.
- Coordinate activity across internal teams, agencies and subject matter experts.
- Manage campaign budgets, timelines, governance and risk.
- Use insight and performance data to optimise marketing effectiveness and demonstrate ROI.
- Support and coach team members while helping drive continuous improvement across the function.
- Deputise for the Head of Marketing Communications when required.
About you
We're looking for a confident and commercially minded marketing professional who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on delivery.
You’ll likely bring:
- Significant experience in marketing, communications, PR or a related discipline.
- A strong track record of developing and delivering integrated marketing strategies and campaigns.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior leaders.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to connect marketing activity to business outcomes.
- Experience managing projects, budgets, suppliers and external agencies.
- Knowledge across digital marketing, brand, content, media, events and campaign measurement.
- Experience coaching, mentoring or coordinating others.
- A degree-level qualification or equivalent experience, with relevant professional membership advantageous.
Why join Ardent?
At Ardent, you'll be part of a purpose-led, high-growth business where your work directly contributes to projects that improve communities and support future generations.
We offer:
- Hybrid working from one of our Birmingham, Leeds or Manchester offices.
- 25 days annual leave, with options to buy additional leave or carry days forward.
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
- Company pension scheme.
- Benenden Healthcare, including mental health support, 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy and wellbeing services.
- Cycle to Work scheme and Electric vehicle leasing.
- Recognition and long-service awards.
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme.
Our culture
Our values are at the heart of everything we do:
Thirst for Knowledge | Own It | Be the Difference | Enjoy the Journey | Adapt
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we’re passionate about creating a workplace where you’re empowered to bring your authentic self to work every day. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone belongs. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
If you're an experienced marketing communications professional looking for a senior role with influence, variety and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Senior Marketing Communications Business Partner in Birmingham employer: Ardent
Ardent is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With competitive benefits such as hybrid working, generous annual leave, and comprehensive health care support, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally in the vibrant city of Leeds. Join us to be part of a passionate team dedicated to making a meaningful impact on communities and future generations.
