Head of Marketing

Head of Marketing - £55,000 – £60,000 plus benefits package Location: Bristol (Hybrid – 60% in office) 14-month fixed term contract, full time or 4 days per week. This is a 14-month maternity cover role with a clear mandate: deliver an ambitious marketing plan already in motion. Granger Reis has sharpened its strategy, repositioned its brand and invested in marketing foundations. The focus now is execution. You will take ownership of a live plan and ensure it is delivered with clarity, pace and commercial impact. About Granger Reis Granger Reis is a specialist executive search and advisory firm focused on the organisations that resource, build and connect the world. We operate in a small number of markets where judgement matters more than volume, and long-term relationships matter more than transactions. Our work sits at the centre of industries that shape infrastructure, energy and the global economy. The leadership decisions we influence have long term consequences for organisations, people and the planet. The business has recently simplified its structure, strengthened its positioning and aligned around a clearer strategic direction. The next phase is execution. The Role: This is a strategic and hands-on marketing position, ideal for a seasoned marketer with strong B2B experience and a background in professional services. Working directly with the Head of Business Operations, you will be responsible for delivering and evolving a marketing strategy that enhances brand visibility, drives client engagement, and positions the business as a true specialist in the executive search space. Responsibilities: Own and deliver the 2026/2027 marketing plan across defined workstreams: * Brand refresh and implementation * Internal enablement and adoption of the new brand Website build and launch * Content strategy that builds authority with senior audiences, including flagship initiatives such as a podcast and long form thought leadership * Focused channel activation * Ensure structure and momentum to delivery, ensuring priorities are clear and executed on time * Work closely with senior stakeholders to align marketing with commercial priorities and key accounts * Manage external partners (PR, digital, creative) to a high standard of output * Translate the company’s point of view into clear, confident and distinctive marketing * Measure performance and adjust activity based on commercial impact Experience: * Minimum 7 years marketing management experience in a B2B or professional services setting * Experience leading projects such as brand rollouts or website builds Strong stakeholder management with senior leaders * Experience developing and delivering thought leadership content that engages senior B2B audiences (e.g. reports, interviews, podcasts, video) * Strong editorial judgement and ability to drive clear, differentiated narratives and draw out insight from senior stakeholders or clients You will be comfortable if you: * Can operate without perfect information * Make decisions quickly and stand behind them * Challenge constructively and bring clarity to ambiguity * Are as strong delivering as you are thinking In Return * The chance to work in a collaborative, senior team that values innovation and impact * Flexible working hours * End of year bonus * 30 days holiday + bank holiday * Dental and Optical cover after probation * EV Scheme after probation If you're an experienced marketing professional ready to make a difference in a brand-led, professional environment, we’d love to hear from you