Job Title: Head of Marketing & BrandJob Reference: REQ250089Date Posted: Fri, 7 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTApplication Closing Date: Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTLocation: LoughboroughPackage: £40,000 - £45,000Imago Venues HEAD OF MARKETING & BRAND Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Our vision is to create a place where people love to be. We’re looking for a creative, strategic, and results-driven Head of Marketing and Brand to help us bring this vision to life. Reporting to the Commercial Director, you’ll be at the heart of shaping and executing our brand and marketing strategy to drive growth, enhance brand equity, and ensure our brand resonates with everyone we reach. If you think that marketing is more than just the “comms department”, if you can create strategy that translates into tactical effectiveness, and if you can generate objectives that show what success looks like, we’d love to hear from you. What you’ll do:Collaborate closely with Commercial team leaders to lead the development and execution of our marketing strategy, driving brand growth, commercial success, and brand equityCreate and implement innovative marketing campaigns that resonate with both local and wider audiences, elevating the Imago Venues brandEnsure our brand remains strong, consistent, and engaging across all platforms, reflecting our ongoing transformation and exciting developmentsCollaborate closely with key stakeholders to align marketing efforts with company goals, including our venue refurbishments and B-Corp ambitionsSupport the business development team with effective product positioning, customer targeting, and marketing communicationsOversee marketing budgets, track performance, and provide actionable insights to ensure business growthLead and mentor the Marketing Manager, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and accountability within the marketing team What you’ll bring:At least 3 years of experience in a Marketing Manager role, with a proven ability to drive brand growth and lead successful marketing campaignsA professional marketing qualification (e.g., CIM, IDM, or equivalent)Creative expertise in both traditional and digital marketing channelsStrong commercial and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive performance improvementsExcellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to inspire internal teams and engage with external stakeholdersProficiency with CRM platforms, CMS systems, Google Suite, Office 365, Adobe Suite, and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI)A collaborative mindset and a passion for building relationships and inspiring teams Exciting times:At Imago Venues, we’re undergoing an exciting transformation. With a recent successful rebrand and a £4.6m refurbishment of our flagship venue, Burleigh Court, we’re ready for the next phase of growth, which will see the full refurbishment of The Link Hotel. We’re thrilled to be launching Fifty the Street, our new plant-forward restaurant in Burleigh Court, to the local market. Additionally, we’re working towards B-Corp accreditation, further solidifying our commitment to social and environmental responsibility. This is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping our marketing strategy and contributing to the success of these exciting projects. Be part of a team that’s passionate, forward-thinking, and always striving to create a place where people love to be. About Us:Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, paid leave day for your birthday, enrolment into company pension scheme with life assurance, free car parking at all venues and professional development opportunities. Our health and wellbeing initiatives include free meal on shift, free access to Burleigh Springs Leisure Club facilities, and a 24/7 employee assistance programme. We offer a diverse portfolio of venues and services based at Loughborough University, providing exceptional spaces for conferences, events, and hospitality. Our portfolio includes Burleigh Court Conference Centre and Hotel, The Link Hotel, Holywell Park Day Conference Centre, The Elite Athlete Centre & Hotel, the university campus, which is available for large-scale events during out-of-term periods, and Loughborough University Nursery, delivering high-quality childcare. With world-class facilities and a passion for creating outstanding experiences, we strive to make Imago Venues a place where people love to be. Come and join our team! To apply, log onto the Imago website.To find out more about the role click here. Closing date: 21st February 2025 Interviews to be held on 3rd and 5th March 2025. Imago Venues are an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Committed Employer.