Interim Brand Marketing Director 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Location: Vertu House, Team Valley, Gateshead Salary: Competitive Salary + Excellent Company Benefits At Vertu Motors, we are passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences and building one of the most recognised automotive retail brands in the UK. As we continue to evolve our brand and strengthen our market position, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced marketing leader to join our team as Interim Brand Marketing Director on a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover contract. Reporting directly to the Chief Marketing Officer , this is a high-profile leadership role with responsibility for shaping, protecting and enhancing the Vertu brand across all customer touchpoints. You'll lead a talented team of more than 20 colleagues covering Social Media, PR, YouTube, Content, Graphic Design and Audio-Visual production, helping to drive brand awareness, engagement and reputation across the UK. This role is based at our Head Office in Team Valley, Gateshead . We operate a hybrid working model; however, due to the leadership responsibilities of the position, regular office presence is required to support collaboration, stakeholder engagement and team development. About the Role As Interim Brand Marketing Director, you will be responsible for defining and delivering the strategic direction for the Vertu brand. You will play a key role in ensuring our reputation remains strong, our creative output remains market-leading and all marketing activity aligns with our brand values, governance standards and commercial objectives. Working closely with the Chief Marketing Officer and wider leadership team, you'll ensure that every aspect of our marketing presence is consistent, effective and supports our long-term growth ambitions. Key Responsibilities Reputation Management Provide strategic leadership across PR, YouTube and Social Media. Protect and strengthen the reputation of Vertu Motors through proactive communications and brand storytelling. Act as the senior escalation point for reputational, compliance or brand-related issues. Drive positive media coverage and increase visibility of the Vertu brand across key audiences. Brand Direction Lead the strategic direction of how Vertu Motors presents itself across all customer touchpoints. Ensure brand positioning, tone of voice, visual identity and creative standards are clearly defined and consistently applied. Maintain strong brand governance across all channels and stakeholder groups. Ensure all activity supports the wider brand strategy and commercial objectives. Creative Production
Interim Brand Marketing Director employer: Vertu Motors plc
At Vans Direct - Newport, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of our team members. With a competitive salary package, ongoing training opportunities, and a supportive work culture focused on integrity and customer satisfaction, we empower our Sales Manager to lead a dynamic sales team while enjoying a range of benefits including generous holiday allowances and a share incentive scheme. Join us in a vibrant location where your contributions are valued and rewarded, making a meaningful impact in the vehicle leasing industry.
