Marketing Manager (12 Month Fixed Term Contract - May 2026) - London, Newcastle or Bicester in Bucknell

RED is a global engineering and design consultancy specialising in complex, mission-critical buildings. Operating across Europe, the Middle East and APAC, we work with leading organisations to deliver high-profile projects that support digital infrastructure and global connectivity.

We now seek a Marketing Manager to join us on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract starting in March 2026, in one of our UK offices (London, Newcastle or Bicester). RED’s marketing team plays a central role in how the business is positioned globally - supporting growth, thought leadership, client engagement and internal initiatives across a fast-moving, international organisation.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a marketer to contribute meaningfully within a complex B2B environment, working closely with a supportive, high-performing team. The work is varied, visible and impactful, with scope to shape campaigns, tell compelling stories and help evolve a recognised global brand.

The Marketing Manager is a hands-on, end-to-end role responsible for delivering integrated B2B marketing activity across campaigns, content, social media, events and thought leadership. The role is designed to remain closely connected to day-to-day delivery, with clear ownership of campaigns, priorities and team leadership.

• Own the end-to-end promotional content strategy across global campaigns, social media and events.
• Plan, deliver and optimise integrated marketing campaigns aligned to business objectives.
• Lead the creation and delivery of high-impact, scalable marketing content across global initiatives.
• Oversee copywriting across multiple content types, ensuring consistency of tone, messaging and brand voice.
• Manage campaign, content, social and event calendars to ensure timely, coordinated delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate campaign performance, using insights to inform optimisation and future planning.

• Lead the execution of RED’s thought leadership programme across disciplines.
• Work with internal subject-matter experts to identify, shape and deliver compelling content opportunities.
• Support engagement with RED’s LinkedIn audience (c. 90k followers), exhibitions, client events and wider industry platforms.
• Uphold and enforce brand guidelines across internal teams and external agencies, ensuring consistency of tone, messaging and visual identity.
• Own the global events and exhibitions programme.
• Lead planning and execution of key industry events, including RED’s annual client event.
• Coordinate content, logistics, agencies and on-site delivery.
• Ensure events align with wider marketing campaigns and business development priorities.
• Act as a marketing partner to Engineering, Business Development, HR/Recruitment, ESG and leadership teams.
• Support internal initiatives including IDEA (DEI), Women in RED, STEM and related programmes.
• Provide presentation and PowerPoint support for senior colleagues, ensuring clarity, quality and brand alignment.
• Align marketing activity with parent company requirements where needed, while maintaining RED’s brand integrity.
• Work confidently across geographies, time zones and seniority levels.
• Line manage two Marketing Specialists, providing clear direction, feedback and development support.
• Maintain a hands-on leadership style, staying close to delivery while setting standards and priorities.
• Collaborate with Digital Marketing and Manila-based collateral teams to ensure joined-up delivery.
• Support learning and development planning for the team, including effective use of L&D budget.
• Champion continuous improvement in workflows, processes and creative output.
• Manage relationships with external agencies across web, SEO, graphic design and specialist support.
• Take responsibility for budget execution and spend tracking in collaboration with the Head of Marketing.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope and to a high standard.

Essential

• Proven experience in a B2B marketing role, ideally within engineering, construction, infrastructure or professional services.
• Strong end-to-end campaign delivery experience across multiple channels.
• Experience planning and delivering events and exhibitions.
• Line management experience, with a supportive and developmental approach.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to act as an effective copywriter and compelling storyteller.
• Strong appreciation of brand, with the confidence to enforce brand standards across internal teams and agency partners.
• Budget management and agency-management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills across seniority levels and geographies.
• Flexible, pragmatic approach to managing planned and unplanned priorities.

Desirable

• Experience delivering thought leadership or content-led marketing programmes.
• Experience working within a matrixed, global organisation.
• Familiarity with data centre, digital infrastructure or adjacent technical sectors.
• Experience supporting ESG, DEI or employer-brand initiatives.

• Organised, proactive and comfortable operating with ownership.
• Collaborative and approachable, with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable balancing hands-on delivery with broader priorities.
• Curious, commercially aware and improvement-focused.

RED offers a variety of benefits, including but not limited to:

• 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days annual leave over 5 years’ service.
• Holiday purchase and buy back scheme.
• Hybrid Working.
• Contributory company pension scheme.
• Healthcare Scheme (Company funded cover is dependant on level).
• Non-contractual bonus awards.
• Training sponsorship.
• Charity volunteering leave.
• Wellness days/ initiatives.

Salary commensurate with experience. Our people work in friendly teams with a collaborative approach and mentoring support from talented leaders. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an equal opportunities employer. This role will ideally suit those with the right to live & work in the UK without restrictions.