Marketing Lead - UK in Seaham

Location: Islington, London (With travel to Seaham, County Durham)

Holiday club

Employee Benefits Platform

Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7 GP access

Increasing annual leave entitlement based on length of service

Hybrid working opportunities available upon successful completion of the probationary period

About Prima

Prima is a leading, award-winning, multi-site cheese processing business operating across B2B markets in the UK and internationally. With a proud 30 year heritage, we are recognised for quality, consistency and service, underpinned by our values of Passion, Respect, Integrity, Motivation and Ambition.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a strategic and commercially astute Marketing Lead – UK to drive Prima’s marketing approach across the UK market. Working as part of the marketing function and in close partnership with our UK commercial teams, you will shape direction, guide execution and ensure delivery of impactful, market‑relevant activity. This role is key to strengthening Prima’s presence within the UK, supporting customer engagement and driving sustainable commercial growth. You will bring strong experience in B2B marketing, ideally with some exposure to B2C, alongside a solid understanding of the UK market landscape. A key part of this role is taking an insight‑led approach to ensure marketing activity is targeted, relevant and delivers measurable impact. Experience of exhibitions and industry events within the UK will also be important.

Key Responsibilities

• You will play a key role in evolving Prima’s UK marketing approach, identifying opportunities and working closely with commercial teams to support growth across both existing customers and new business.
• You will ensure a consistent and confident brand presence across the UK, guiding campaigns, communications and events so that Prima stands out in the marketplace.
• This includes shaping exhibition and industry event activity to deliver strong impact and commercial return.
• You will be supported by our wider marketing team, including our Social Media Producer, Events Coordinator and Graphic Designers, and will help set clear direction for delivery.
• This includes developing strong briefs and ensuring all activity is aligned to priorities and delivered to a high standard.
• You will also use insight and performance data to evaluate effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement and continuously refine marketing activity.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone with strong UK market experience who combines strategic thinking with a hands‑on, delivery‑focused approach. You’ll have a solid understanding of B2B marketing, with some exposure to B2C, and experience delivering campaigns and events that drive engagement and commercial outcomes. You’ll bring strong commercial awareness, with the ability to maximise the impact of marketing activity, alongside the confidence to influence stakeholders and align closely with sales teams. An analytical mindset is key, supported by excellent communication and relationship‑building skills. A relevant qualification in Marketing, Events Management or a related field is required, along with proven experience in a similar role.

Why Join Prima?

We believe our people are our most valuable ingredient. We foster an environment of mutual respect, offer ongoing support, and encourage career development through training and internal progression. At Prima, your voice matters, your ideas are welcomed, and your ambition is supported—giving you the opportunity to truly grow and develop your career.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are proud of our inclusive and diverse workforce, people are the key to our success, we are committed to providing employees with the necessary support to excel during their career with Prima.