Head of Marketing & Communications

UKAS is looking for a Head of Marketing & Communications to lead our business-wide marketing, communications and events strategy.

As a member of the Senior Leadership Team reporting to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for the delivery of marketing and communications projects across the business.

You and your team will develop and deliver campaigns that contribute to the reputational and commercial growth of UKAS and support our market-leading accreditation and training services.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing marketing campaigns that align with the Marketing & Sales strategy.
• Regularly reporting on all marketing activity to the executive and adjusting your team's approach in line with market feedback, analytic reporting and industry changes.
• Maintaining the UKAS brand and developing our value proposition.
• Managing and developing UKAS’ social media strategy to improve customer and stakeholder engagement.
• Collaboration with sales, senior management, external affairs and the product development team.

To be successful in this role we would expect:

• Demonstrable experience in creating and delivering a wide range of campaigns and marketing strategies.
• Experience in accreditation would be advantageous but not essential.
• Experience in internal corporate communications and employee engagement.
• A strong commercial mindset.
• Experience in end-to-end project delivery.
• An ability to manage a multidisciplinary team (i.e. marketing, communications and events management.)

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Fostering a Culture of Belonging

UKAS is proud to be the United Kingdom’s sole Accreditation Body. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences. UKAS is committed to promoting a culture of belonging and values the differences and uniqueness that everyone brings to the organisation. 

We welcome candidates across all types of backgrounds, circumstances, and identities to support our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) commitments. 

Head of Marketing and Communications - Job Description