Senior Marketing Manager

Are you a strategic marketing professional looking to make a real impact in a dynamic and growing firm? We’re partnering with a forward-thinking professional services business experiencing rapid expansion to recruit a Senior Marketing Manager. This is a pivotal leadership role within the business, ideal for a commercially minded generalist with proven success managing teams, engaging stakeholders, and delivering impactful campaigns.

This is an initial 12-month contract role, with a strong possibility of permanency

About the Company

With ambitious growth targets, this firm is transforming the way it engages with clients and markets its services across multiple sectors. The company is known for its progressive culture, collaborative leadership, and serious investment in its brand, people, and technology.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small but growing marketing team, ensuring high performance, creativity, and professional development.
• Develop and deliver the overall marketing strategy, aligned with business objectives and commercial priorities.
• Take ownership of stakeholder engagement across the business, working closely with partners, directors, and senior leaders to ensure marketing supports strategic priorities.
• Oversee a wide range of marketing activities including brand development, digital campaigns, content marketing, events, PR, and internal communications.
• Build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders, becoming a go-to advisor for marketing and communications across all service lines.
• Analyse campaign performance, client feedback, and market trends to shape data-led decisions and continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with external agencies and suppliers.
• Take ownership of the marketing budget, reporting on ROI and ensuring effective spend.

 
 
What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of experience in a broad marketing role, ideally within professional services or a B2B environment.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring marketing teams.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and communicate with credibility at all levels.
• Strong track record of delivering multi-channel campaigns that drive growth and enhance brand visibility.
• Commercially astute, with a hands-on and strategic mindset.
• A relevant degree in marketing, communications, or a related field is preferred.

 
What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to shape and elevate the marketing function in a rapidly scaling firm.
• Strong focus on career progression and leadership development.
• Hybrid working model with flexible hours.
• A supportive, energetic team culture where new ideas are encouraged.
• Initial 12-month contract with strong potential for a permanent role.

All applications will be treated in the strictest of confidence.
Patrick O’Rourke is a Professional Services Recruitment Specialist, experienced in placing candidates from entry to Partner level. For a confidential discussion around opportunities in the market, please contact me directly –
T – 087 190 2963