Kara Healthcare is a quality care provider devoted to delivering first-class dementia, nursing, residential, and respire care to residents living in our homes. We believe our residents deserves choice, dignity, and independence. Follow our CEO Nitesh Somani or Kara Healthcare LinkedIn to find out more about us.
Are you a strategic, creative, and commercially driven marketing leader looking for your next challenge?
Do you have the vision and experience to build a strong brand, drive growth, lead innovative marketing campaigns, and shape how a growing healthcare organisation connects with its audiences?
At Kara Healthcare, we're looking for an ambitious and experienced Head of Marketing to lead our marketing function from our Head Office in Leicester.
This is a senior leadership opportunity for someone who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution. You'll play a key role in shaping the future of the Kara Healthcare brand, increasing awareness of our services, supporting business growth, strengthening our employer brand, and ensuring the exceptional work taking place across our care homes is communicated effectively.
About Kara Healthcare
At Kara Healthcare, we are committed to providing high-quality dementia, nursing, residential, and respite care. We believe every resident deserves dignity, choice, independence, and compassionate support tailored to their individual needs.
Our homes are built on kindness, respect, and person-centred care. As we continue to grow, we're looking for an exceptional marketing leader who can help build our profile, strengthen our reputation, and communicate the difference we make every day.
What You'll Be Doing
As Head of Marketing, you'll take ownership of the organisation's marketing strategy and lead the development of a strong, consistent, and engaging Kara Healthcare brand.
- Develop and lead the overall marketing strategy in line with Kara Healthcare's business objectives and growth plans.
- Lead and manage the marketing function, setting clear priorities, objectives, and performance measures.
- Develop and strengthen the Kara Healthcare brand across all channels and touchpoints.
- Create and deliver integrated marketing campaigns to increase brand awareness, engagement, enquiries, and growth.
- Lead the organisation's digital marketing strategy, including website, SEO, social media, email marketing, and online campaigns.
- Oversee the creation of high-quality content across digital and offline channels.
- Work closely with operational and senior leadership teams to identify opportunities for growth and local marketing activity.
- Manage marketing budgets effectively and demonstrate a clear return on investment.
- Monitor marketing performance, analyse data, and provide regular reports and recommendations to senior leadership.
- Ensure all marketing activity reflects our values, brand identity, and commitment to high-quality care.
- Support the organisation's reputation and communications strategy across relevant channels.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for an experienced marketing leader who can combine strategic vision, creativity, commercial awareness, and strong leadership.
- Significant experience in a senior marketing or marketing leadership role.
- Proven experience developing and implementing successful marketing strategies.
- Strong understanding of digital marketing, social media, content marketing, SEO, and website management.
- Experience building and developing a strong brand.
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder-management skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong creative and strategic thinking.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills.
- The ability to work at both strategic and operational levels.
- Experience managing external agencies and marketing partners.
- A proactive, ambitious, and results-focused approach.
- Experience within healthcare, social care, hospitality, or another people-focused sector would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why Join Kara Healthcare?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing healthcare organisation at an important stage of its development.
As Head of Marketing, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the future direction of Kara Healthcare and play a central role in developing our brand and supporting organisational growth.
You'll work closely with senior leadership and operational teams, with the autonomy to develop ideas, introduce new approaches, and build a marketing function that delivers meaningful results.
In Return, We Offer:
- A senior leadership opportunity within a growing healthcare organisation
- The opportunity to shape and lead Kara Healthcare's marketing strategy
- Supportive and accessible senior leadership
- A collaborative and ambitious working environment
At Kara Healthcare, we're always looking for talented individuals to join our caring, enthusiastic, and supportive team. We believe every colleague plays a vital role in our success and growth, and we're committed to creating an environment where people can thrive, develop, and make a real difference.
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Head of Marketing and Strategy employer: Kara Healthcare
Kara Healthcare is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being of both its residents and staff, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment. With a commitment to ongoing professional development and career progression, employees are empowered to grow and excel in their roles while delivering outstanding care. Located in a vibrant community, our care home offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve, all while being part of a dedicated team that values compassion and excellence.
