Ernst & Young

UK Financial Services Campaign Marketing Manager (6-month Secondment/FTC)

We are recruiting for a Marketing Manager on a 6-month contract within our campaigns team. This individual will have ownership of several of our Brand, Marketing and Communications (BMC) campaigns, supporting the UK Financial Services (FS) businesses’ strategic priorities and growth ambitions. 

The opportunity

Based in our Canary Wharf office, you will have the opportunity to lead some of our most high profile cross-sector marketing campaigns, to help elevate our brand and drive revenue opportunities. Working with several senior stakeholders across the business, you will be responsible for developing and project managing the BMC strategy and plan, including the execution of all activity. 

Being part of a dynamic and fast-paced industry, your role will be crucial to the way our business responds to industry issues and delivers against its strategic priorities and revenue targets.

Your key responsibilities

• Commercial awareness and understanding of industry issues, business priorities and key campaigns for the UK FS business
• Creating integrated campaign strategies and plans which include all the relevant BMC disciplines – Brand, Marketing, Internal Communications and Press
• Understanding of client issues, to proactively identify the right channels to market and innovate to engage with our audience in different ways
• Generating creative ideas and tailored initiatives, to build our brand, drive sales and develop advocacy 
• Working with subject matter experts to develop timely, relevant, and insightful content
• Developing a robust digital and social media strategy to support campaign activity
• Acting as a trusted advisor to the business, influencing leadership and senior stakeholders.
• Leveraging UK&I, EMEIA and Global FS campaign activity and localising content where relevant 
• Leading and coaching junior members of the team on campaign activation
• Analysing the value and impact of campaign activity
• Monitoring and reporting on budgets

Skills and attributes for success

• Demonstratable experience in managing multiple marketing campaigns
• Integrated campaign management experience, including events, content, and social media 
• Strong stakeholder management and the ability to influence 
• A confident individual with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent organisation and prioritisation skills 
• An innovative and creative thinker
• Ability to produce and proof-read written collateral (i.e., copy for social media, blogs)
• Commercially minded and results driven
• Highly motivated with the ability to work well under pressure

To qualify for the role you must have

• A minimum of 5-6 years of campaign experience 
• Demonstrable experience of managing and delivering marketing plans, content, and events 
• Demonstrable experience of managing others
• Exposure to senior stakeholders, external clients, and suppliers
• Excellent project management skills and experience of working with various processes

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Experience of working within a professional services partnership 
• CIM qualified or a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing or communications

What we look for

• A confident and passionate marketing professional who thrives in a high-pressured environment
• Ability to take ownership and personal responsibility, a self-starter who demonstrates personal drive and determination
• Energetic, personable, and a team player with a willingness to “muck in” where necessary

What we offer

We offer a competitive remuneration package where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with MyReward you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Please note

Prior to finalising your application, you will be asked to provide personal information across several dimensions of diversity and inclusiveness. The information you provide is kept entirely confidential and will not be used to evaluate your candidacy. We collect this data to help us analyse our recruitment process holistically and implement actions that promote diversity and inclusiveness. While optional, we encourage you to provide this information to hold us accountable towards our goal of building a better working world. Read more about our commitment to diversity and inclusiveness here. We ask because it matters! 

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. 

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Apply now.