Marketing Manager - Maternity Cover in Reading

Over the past decade, Westcoast Cloud has experienced substantial growth. The team now comprises over 70 members, and the company is recognised as a leading Cloud Solution Provider. Westcoast Cloud has been honoured multiple times with the Cloud Distributor of the Year award at the CRN UK Channel Awards, in addition to winning numerous CRN Marketing awards.

This position is offered on a hybrid basis, allowing work from our modern offices in Theale, Reading (near M4 Junction 12), which feature ample parking and are conveniently located near Theale Train Station.

This is a 1-year fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. We are looking for a manager to own the end-to-end marketing function across Microsoft and ISV vendors, driving strategy, planning, execution, and performance aligned to business objectives. This role is responsible for leading and developing the marketing team, managing budgets and compliance, supporting the delivery of impactful campaigns, and working closely with sales, product teams, and vendor partners to drive pipeline, growth, and measurable ROI.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include:

• Lead the end-to-end marketing function, including planning, execution, and performance across Microsoft and ISV vendors
• Manage, mentor, and develop the marketing team, setting clear objectives, supporting career growth, and driving high performance
• Provide day-to-day management, ensuring effective workload management, prioritisation, and delivery across the team
• Oversee planning, budgeting, and optimisation of Microsoft Co-op and ISV-funded programs
• Ensure all marketing activity is delivered, compliant, and claimed within deadlines
• Manage marketing partnerships with Microsoft and ISV vendors
• Lead campaign development, agency briefing, and performance reporting
• Work closely with sales and product teams to align marketing with commercial goals and insights
• Responsible for Stakeholder updates and reporting
• Oversee the claiming of campaigns, ensuring clear reporting on impact and ROI
• Researching industry events & awards

Is this the role for you? To be successful in this role you will have some of the following skills and experience and the desire to develop in other areas:

• Proven experience driving marketing strategies, from planning through to execution and performance optimisation
• Strong team management skills, with the ability to motivate, develop, and prioritise effectively
• You’re naturally inquisitive and want to understand not only how things work, but how you can make them better
• Excellent project and stakeholder management, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communicator who can build relationships with teammates and stakeholders
• You have a goals and results-driven mindset with the ability to analyse marketing data and make data-led decisions

This is a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the IT industry, build lasting relationships, and grow with a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company.

Growth Opportunities: We offer training and development opportunities to help you reach your full potential. Whether it’s funded apprenticeships, work-based studies, or professional qualifications, we’ve got you covered.

Generous Benefits Package: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, employee referral bonuses, perks and discounts. (Theale only – New fully equipped gym available 24/7).

Wellbeing Support: Access to Westcoast Wellbeing services including mental health counselling, virtual GP services, physiotherapy, life insurance, eye care schemes, and more.

Community & Connection: Our teams enjoy social and charitable events throughout the year, fostering a strong sense of belonging.