Marketing Executive in Leeds

Are you genuinely passionate about marketing? Not just interested. Obsessed with it. Curious about what works, why it works, and how to make it work better. Oakland is a fast-growing data and AI consultancy based in Leeds. We help organisations unlock the power of their data across strategy, engineering, analytics, and artificial intelligence. Now we’re looking for a Marketing Executive to work closely with our Head of Marketing to help rocket-charge our brand.

This role is ideal for someone who understands the fundamentals of marketing and wants the freedom to grow. Ideally, you'll have some commercial marketing experience, either through a placement year, internship, or your first role in marketing. What matters most is initiative, enthusiasm, and commercial curiosity. This is not a role for someone who needs micromanagement. It is for someone who sees a gap and fills it. Who spots an opportunity and runs with it. Who wants to build something, not just maintain it.

The role is fast-paced and varied. No two days are the same. You’ll help plan and deliver creative, multi-channel B2B campaigns. You’ll support and run high-quality professional events. You’ll promote market-leading thought leadership in data and AI. And you’ll work alongside experienced consultants, gaining real exposure to how a modern consultancy grows. You’ll collaborate with our external digital agency to execute targeted campaigns across LinkedIn, email, paid media, and emerging channels. You’ll review campaign data, track performance, and use insight to optimise activity. You’ll help ensure marketing contributes directly to business growth and pipeline development.

We are looking for someone who:

• Can take ownership of HubSpot and help us turn it into a growth engine.
• Has the confidence to help run digital and email campaigns alongside targeted B2B events.
• Is highly organised, proactive, and great at making things happen.
• Understands creative B2B marketing, digital trends, and emerging platforms.
• Is excited by AI and keen to explore how AI-powered tools can enhance campaigns, content, and audience engagement.
• Wants to learn fast, think commercially, and contribute to a small, ambitious team.
• Has some creative skills - some experience with Canva, basic video editing skills, strong on visuals in PowerPoint are all examples of this.

In return, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a high-growth consultancy, real responsibility from day one, and a clear pathway to expand your skills and impact. At Oakland, we are never dull; we move fast; we think big. And we expect our marketing to do the same.

Blended Working

We operate a blended working model, with colleagues spending at least two days per week in the office, aligned to team requirements. This balance helps us stay connected, learn from each other, and build strong relationships - both within our team and with the businesses we support.

Benefits That Put You First

At Oakland, we believe in taking care of our people, both inside and outside of work. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Health & Wellbeing – Enjoy Private Healthcare from day one for you and your household, including dental cover, physiotherapy, mental health support, and access to a range of wellbeing services to keep you feeling your best.
• Discretionary Bonus – Your hard work won’t go unnoticed. When we do well, you’ll do well.
• Generous Pension – We invest in your future with a 10% employer contribution, plus flexible options so you can adjust to your investment preferences.
• Giving Back – Support causes you care about with our Payroll Giving Scheme and Matched Charitable Giving program.
• Bike to Work Scheme – Save money, stay active, and enjoy tax savings on a new bike.
• Family-Friendly Policies – We support all paths to parenthood with: Enhanced Maternity Pay – 16 weeks full pay, 10 weeks half pay. Enhanced Paternity Pay – 2 weeks full pay, 2 weeks half pay. Adoption, Surrogacy & Shared Parental Leave. Fertility Treatment Support – Because your family matters.
• Time to Recharge – 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (and your allowance grows the longer you’re with us!).
• Learning & Development – We invest in you with: Personalised development plans tailored to your goals. Full support for certifications. Access to The Oakland Academy for a suite of learning materials. An annual Personal Learning Budget to upskill in ways that matter to you.
• Refer & Earn – Know someone great? If they join us, you’ll get a referral bonus as a thank you.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at Oakland

At Oakland, we believe that diverse perspectives drive better outcomes - for our people, our clients, and our business. Our commitment to DEIB isn’t just about policies; it’s about creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and empowered to thrive. We are building a truly inclusive Oakland where you can be yourself - no matter your background, gender, age, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic that makes you, you.

Fair & Inclusive Hiring – Every interviewer completes recruitment and unconscious bias training, and our hiring process is skills-based and structured to ensure fairness and consistency for all candidates.

Support Throughout the Interview Process – If you require any reasonable accommodations to make your interview experience more accessible, our Talent team is here to help - just let us know.