Vanrath is excited to collaborate with an award-winning developer in the property space, this company is seeking to hire a Marketing Manager that will be on fixed-term contract for 12-15 months (extended maternity cover). The successful candidate will be based in their Belfast office. Salary £40,000 - £55,000 per annum which will be pro rata for 2/3 out of 5 days worked. Excellent benefits included. The Role: To provide strategic leadership across marketing strategy and campaigns, management, advice and guidance to the Board. You will have direct reports of Marketing Consultants and a Sales & Marketing Administrator. A major focus for the role will be managing an external agency. Responsibilities: Lead, manage and be accountable for the marketing team, providing clear direction to the staff and commitment to the values and strategy. Monitor and foster accountability to delivery on the marketing goals. Develop talent, coach and support employee development. Help to lead on the formulation of the company's overall vision, strategy and goals, identify potential growth opportunities. Deliver on customer and stakeholder satisfaction in regard to agreed schedule, scope and quality of work delivered. Represent the company as a credible ambassador, building and maintaining relationships with customers, the industry and other stakeholders including through attendance and presentations at identified forums. Develop and implement marketing strategies to generate strong leads across all sites. Research, identify and, where appropriate, implement new innovations in marketing. Define and implement brand position. Ensure consistent implementation of the brand across all media and functions. Public Relations - manage media relations & public relations efforts to enhance the company's image and visibility Forecast, procure, prioritise, organise and allocate resources to achieve required business priorities. Be accountable for budget management including ensuring cost control. Drive continuous improvement. Essential Criteria: 2 A-levels grade C or above 3-5 years marketing experience 1-2 years management experience Creating and delivering marketing plans. Desired Criteria: Marketing or related degree Marketing within property or construction Recent Feedback from our candidates: ''I found Vanrath very professional from the off, they took the time to understand my background and experience only putting me forward for Jobs, that were suitable both with respect to my experience and abilities as well as my intended career direction.'' ''VANRATH were extremely supportive throughout the recruitment process and answered any queries I had, whilst keeping me informed of progress the entire time. This provided me with more confidence going into the interviews and helped me to secure my new role. Highly recommend'' ''Had a brilliant experience with Vanrath, after having used many other recruiters in the past VANRATH really listened to what type of role I wanted and made the whole process very smooth and easy'' Skills: Property Estate Marketing Marketing Manager Digital Marketing part time Benefits: Fantastic benefits package