Our client, a go-to strategic consultancy and marketing agency whose clients include world-recognised publishers, government organisations, associations, learned societies and technology solution providers is looking for an experienced, self-motivated Marketing Manager to join their small, specialist team. This is a permanent, full-time role ideal for someone who would enjoy working across multiple projects and directly with senior clients in the academic publishing sector.

You’ll play a key role in developing and delivering strategic marketing and communications plans, managing client relationships, and ensuring high-quality execution of campaigns across digital channels. With exposure to branding, research, strategy and campaign work, this role offers variety, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Key responsibilities  

• Build and maintain positive client relationships while ensuring clear and consistent communication across all TBI processes
• Contribute to the development and delivery of tailored marketing and communications plans, supporting campaign implementation that aligns with client objectives
• Prepare, review and present reports that clearly demonstrate the outcomes of marketing activities
• Develop strategic marketing plans in response to client briefs, grounded in research and aligned with business goals
• Design and manage creative and effective marketing campaigns — setting objectives, drafting copy, and collaborating with colleagues to implement through relevant channels such as paid search (e.g. Google Ads), organic and paid social media, and email
• Coordinate and manage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met
• Monitor campaign performance, interpret data, and recommend changes where appropriate to support continuous improvement
• Represent TBI in client meetings (in person or online), and at relevant national and international events or conferences
• Stay informed on developments and best practices in both publishing and marketing, using insights to support client and organisational growth.  

Skills/experience  

• Practical experience with core digital marketing tools and platforms, including organic and paid social media, paid search, Google Analytics/GA4, Adobe Analytics, HTML, and email marketing platforms
• Previous marketing experience, ideally within or related to the academic publishing sector
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Analytical thinking and confidence using data to evaluate campaign performance
• Organised, with strong planning and project management skills
• Proactive approach to learning and professional development.  

A competitive salary + benefits package is offered.

Early applications are preferred.

Telfer Partners are retained to handle this opportunity.

How to apply

Send your CV and cover letter to [email protected] quoting the reference TP 919.

When applying, please upload your CV and cover letter which clearly sets out how you meet the criteria listed in the person specification (the knowledge, skills, and experience required for the role) along with relevant examples. Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview based upon these criteria.

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