At a Glance
- Tasks: Shape marketing strategy and influence growth by partnering with senior stakeholders.
- Company: Join Markel, a forward-thinking insurance company enabling ambition.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with opportunities to connect across various teams.
- Why this job: Be the voice of marketing and drive real impact in a strategic role.
- Qualifications: Proven B2B marketing experience and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Shape strategy. Influence growth. Be the voice of marketing in the business. At Markel, we don’t just market products; we help businesses move forward with confidence. Insurance, for us, is about enabling ambition, solving complex challenges, and being there when it matters most. We’re now looking for a strategic Marketing Business Partner to join our high-performing UK team, someone who thrives in a stakeholder-led environment and wants to play a key role in driving commercial growth.
Why this role stands out: This isn’t a traditional campaign delivery role. You’ll act as a trusted marketing advisor to the business, partnering with senior stakeholders, understanding commercial challenges, and shaping how marketing drives real impact. Think of yourself as the “bridge” between commercial ambition and marketing execution, diagnosing problems, influencing decisions, and ensuring the right activity delivers results.
What you’ll be doing:
- Partner with the business – Work closely with senior stakeholders across Commercial Lines, broker distribution, and growth areas to understand priorities and identify where marketing can add value.
- Translate strategy into action – Turn commercial goals into clear marketing objectives, briefs and plans.
- Own the conversation – Challenge, influence and guide stakeholders to ensure marketing activity is impactful and aligned.
- Lead with insight – Use data and market understanding to shape decisions and optimise performance.
- Oversee delivery – Collaborate with campaign, content, digital and events teams to bring plans to life.
- Drive performance – Track Return On Investment, prioritise investment and ensure activity delivers measurable results.
- Champion collaboration – Connect teams across Sales, Underwriting, Claims and beyond to deliver joined-up activity.
What success looks like:
- You’re recognised as a trusted advisor by senior stakeholders.
- Marketing is seen as a strategic growth driver, not just a support function.
- Activity is targeted, insight-led and commercially impactful.
- You confidently balance priorities across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
What you’ll bring:
- Proven experience in B2B marketing with strong multi-channel knowledge.
- Commercial insurance expertise, particularly within broker/intermediary-led models (critical).
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Ability to think strategically and translate complexity into clear plans.
- Experience managing end-to-end marketing activity and measuring impact.
You’ll stand out if you:
- Are naturally consultative and commercially curious.
- Thrive in stakeholder-heavy environments.
- Can challenge constructively and influence with confidence.
- Stay calm under pressure and bring strong emotional intelligence.
The team
Marketing Business Partner employer: Markel International
At Markel, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. As a Marketing Business Partner in our high-performing UK team, you will have the opportunity to influence strategic growth while working closely with senior stakeholders, ensuring your contributions are valued and impactful. We offer a supportive environment that encourages professional development, enabling you to thrive in your career while making a meaningful difference in the insurance industry.
