Marketing Communications Manager - BIT in London

We are hiring a Marketing Communications Manager - BIT.

The Marketing Communications Manager, BIT will be focused full time on BIT - a global research and innovation consultancy which uses a deep understanding of human behaviour to improve people’s lives. They will design and deliver integrated marketing and communications plans and campaigns that directly support BIT’s brand health and business development goals. Working in partnership with BIT’s global teams, they will apply their own understanding of marketing and communications to identify the best tactics to increase profile and brand recognition in target regions, using audience analysis and market research to inform their approach. They will own the delivery of marketing projects, as well as working closely with the broader group communications team to draw in additional support and advice where needed.

The ideal candidate will be an effective project manager, able to deliver across multiple initiatives simultaneously, and a collaborative communicator, capable of translating complex messages into clear, compelling narratives. They will thrive in fast-paced environments and be adept at juggling multiple priorities, supported by a well-established team with clear objectives and a strong culture of collaboration.

The role:

• Developing and delivering best-in-class integrated marketing and communications plans and campaigns for BIT’s business areas aimed at raising the brand profile and reputation of BIT among target audiences.
• Communicating the results of BIT’s research to diverse stakeholders to maximise the reach and impact of our work.
• Supporting business development priorities.
• Maximising value from BIT’s partnerships by working closely with client project teams to ensure marketing communications outputs are strategic, high-quality, and aligned with client expectations.
• Developing go-to-market strategies for new product and service offers, using marketing research analysis to identify key market segments, developing key messaging and commissioning marketing collateral where needed.
• Working with the Senior Communications Lead to deliver BIT’s executive communications strategy, supporting senior leaders to elevate their public profile.
• Contributing to the regular production of high-quality thought leadership, encompassing BIT’s policy priorities and ensuring they align with the business’s overall strategy and vision.
• Producing high-quality content for BIT’s owned channels, including social media, email and newsletter, ensuring that outputs reflect BIT’s tone of voice and brand positioning.

The person:

• Demonstrable experience in fast-paced commercially-focused marketing and communications roles.
• An understanding of and experience in consultancy communications, with a track record of success employing key tactics to increase brand profile and enhance business development efforts.
• Knowledge and understanding of the full range of communications functions (media, marketing, events, campaigns, editorial, content development, digital platforms).
• An effective project manager, who can plan and deliver across multiple projects at the same time.
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work across multiple projects, priorities and local contexts.
• An analytical thinker, with a willingness to take a test and learn approach to new tactics and approaches.
• A concise communicator, with demonstrable experience taking complex messaging and translating that into effective communications.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a proven ability to write for a range of different audiences.

What we offer:

• Salary: circa £50,000 plus an array of benefits including private medical insurance, dental insurance, the ability to buy and sell annual leave, eyecare vouchers and more.
• Location: Hybrid, with two days per week in the London office.
• Term: 12 month fixed term contract.
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
• Flexibility: This is a full-time role but we offer a range of flexible working arrangements.
• Reports to: Senior Communications Lead, BIT.

About Nesta:

We work with partners to develop high-potential solutions and test them as they evolve, drawing on expertise in qualitative and quantitative research, data science, behavioural science and design. Once confident in the effectiveness of a solution, we take it to scale. We create national policy proposals, develop consumer-facing products and services, build and spin out commercial ventures and harness the power of the arts.