Head of Marketing

Croydon area£70,000 -£80,0005 days a week in the office Our client is a well-established and growing business in the UK utilities sector, providing essential infrastructure services to both commercial and residential customers. Having built a strong operational reputation over many years, the business is now investing significantly in marketing to support the next phase of commercial growth.ResponsibilitiesLead, manage and develop a small but growing marketing team.Own and deliver the short and long term marketing strategy, aligned with overall business objectives.Develop and strengthen the company's brand positioning and market presence.Lead demand generation and lead generation activity to support commercial growth.Work closely with Sales to align marketing activity with sales objectives, target markets and revenue goals.Develop and manage the company's digital marketing presence, including website, content, social media, SEO and relevant digital channels.Build effective campaigns that generate awareness, engagement and qualified opportunities.Use data and performance metrics to measure marketing effectiveness and continuously optimise activity.Work closely with Sales and senior leadership to understand market opportunities, customer needs and commercial priorities.Manage external agencies and partners where required.Own the marketing budget and ensure investment is focused on activities that deliver the greatest commercial impact.Develop the company's messaging and content strategy to ensure consistent positioning across all channels.QualificationsProven experience in a senior marketing leadership role, ideally within the utilities, or wider infrastructure sector.Previous experience marketing to utilities businesses or organisations within the energy and infrastructure ecosystem.A strong track record in B2B marketing, with particular expertise in lead generation and demand generation.Experience developing and delivering both short and long term marketing strategies that support business growth.Strong understanding of brand positioning, messaging and go to market strategy.