Interim Head of Brand & Marketing in Crawley

Interim Head of Brand & Marketing – Inspired Selection

We have an amazing opportunity for an interim Head of Brand and Marketing to join a globally recognised media brand for the hospitality sector. This is a prestigious B2C brand that celebrates excellence across restaurants, bars, hotels, vineyards, and travel experiences. The role is hybrid, with 2 days a week in the office near London (South East), and a maternity contract of approximately 9‑12 months (TBC).

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team of 5; shape and evolve the brand’s global identity, ensuring it remains premium, aspirational, and culturally relevant.
• Own brand positioning, messaging frameworks, and creative standards, acting as guardrail across all touchpoints.
• Lead integrated marketing campaigns for global rankings, ceremonies, consumer events, and partner activations, balancing long‑term strategy with day‑to‑day execution.
• Develop multi‑year brand and marketing plans, drive digital and social growth, and optimise performance through data‑driven insights.
• Collaborate closely with partnerships, content, and events teams to deliver co‑branded campaigns and sponsor visibility.
• Manage budgets and mentor a team of five.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2C brand and marketing strategy, ideally within luxury hospitality, restaurant or lifestyle sectors.
• Strong grasp of B2C branding principles, digital marketing, and audience engagement.
• Excellent communication skills and cultural awareness.
• Proficiency in marketing analytics tools and data‑driven decision making.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Marketing
• Industry: Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

Inspired Search & Selection are a publishing recruitment specialist who operate an Equal Opportunities policy. We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.