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Managing Director - Marketing

Employer
London & Partners
Location
London SE1 2RR
Salary
Competetive
Closing date
14 Mar 2019

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Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

The role:

We’re looking for an outstanding global communications leader to work with one of the world’s most powerful brands – London - to achieve real social purpose and prosperity.

As Managing Director, Marketing you will lead all of London & Partners’ global marketing and communications across business and consumer audiences, with a focus on US, China, India, France and Germany.

You will lead the campaign to maintain the city’s global reputation through challenging times, bringing outstanding political judgement, global media and business contacts, and digital and social media campaign expertise.

You will convene and inspire the organisations and individuals who shape London’s global reputation, brokering powerful partnerships with global brands and leading global business influencers.

You will lead passionate teams delivering a wide range of marketing and communications activity for London – from running London’s official visitor channel, VisitLondon; to campaigns to attract Chinese students to London universities; to creating world-class sales content for our inward investment teams.

Reporting to the CEO, you will be a member of the Management Committee of London & Partners, which is responsible for the overall direction, performance and culture of the organisation.  

The Marketing Directorate is approximately 60 people, based in London and collaborating with our 12 international offices.

The Organisation:

London & Partners is the Mayor of London's official promotional agency.

We create jobs for Londoners by convincing people around the world to choose London to visit, study, work, invest and do business. We are a not-for-profit company combining commercial rigour with a strong public mission.

We tell London's story brilliantly to an international audience and we do this in partnership with organisations and people who have a stake in London's international promotion. 

You'll Have

Essential

Experience of leading effective multi-market, multi-lingual campaigns tailored to local audiences, in at least some of these markets: US, China, India, France and Germany.

Experience of leading a significant integrated marketing or communications team, including a PR function and at least some of paid marketing, partnership marketing, digital publishing, content production, CRM/direct marketing, social media.

Strong understanding of the global political and economic context for London, and a proven ability to operate successfully within a public-sector or political environment.

Outstanding networking, influencing and stakeholder management skills, evidenced by a track record of brokering major partnerships with global brands and top-tier influencers, and/or building global coalitions around campaigns.

Evidence of developing high performing teams with diverse skills, experience and expertise focused on achieving results.

Ability to lead in a fast-changing, complex context.

A demonstrated commitment to inclusive leadership.

A passion for London.

Desirable

Experience in both B2B and B2C marketing, including experience in some of the following fields: destination marketing, higher education, travel and tourism, inward investment, entrepreneurship/business growth.  

A track record of leading teams to create outstanding marketing campaigns, recognized for effectiveness and/or creativity in their field.

Experience overseeing digital product development and implementation, marketing technology selection and implementation.

Evidence of leading teams to embed data and insight at the heart of marketing decision making.  

Evidence of creating a culture of continuous innovation. Track record of evolving marketing strategy to respond to digital disruption.  

You'll get

We are an equal opportunities employer, and are committed to giving people the same opportunities for employment, pay, and promotion, without discrimination against anyone.

 These are standard job terms, however various flexible working options will be considered should they meet the needs for the business. Examples could include job share, part time, flexible shifts and home working. Let us know how we can best support you to achieve the right work/life balance.  

If you need to receive this information and/or apply in an alternative format, please contact London & Partners by emailing [email protected] or call 020 7234 5800 to discuss how we can help. 

We encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Company

 London & Partners is the official promotional organisation for London. Our company attracts and delivers value to business, students and visitors.
The company's vision is that London will be recognised globally as the best big city on earth and its mission is to passionately champion London's excellence with one confident voice to business, students and visitors.
We are a dynamic organisation with approximately 140 staff that represent some of the best talent in the business.
We are located in state-of-the-art offices near Tower Bridge, with access to excellent transport links.

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