Skills

Leadership Dynamics Stakeholder Management Resource Allocation Marketing Recruitment Team Development

Job Specifications

Head of Marketing

Location: Central London offices
Salary: Up to PS90,000 + bonus & travel allowance
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for permanent progression

Highlights:

Lead and shape marketing strategy for a rapidly expanding property development group
Build and mentor a high-performing marketing team across multiple disciplines
Drive creative direction from acquisition through to launch across diverse development portfolio

About the opportunity

An established property development group requires a Head of Marketing to lead their marketing function during a period of significant expansion. This senior leadership role encompasses strategic oversight, creative direction, and team development across their growing portfolio of developments.
The position offers the opportunity to shape marketing strategy from the ground up, working directly with senior stakeholders including the CCO whilst building and mentoring a team of marketing professionals across various specialisms.

What makes the role exceptional

This is a genuine leadership role where you'll drive both strategic direction and creative vision across the entire development lifecycle. Beyond traditional marketing leadership, you'll influence acquisition decisions and shape projects from initial viability through to market launch.
The role offers the rare opportunity to build and develop a marketing function within a growing organisation, with clear potential for permanent progression as the business expands.

Key responsibilities

Lead strategic marketing direction across all development projects from acquisition to completion
Build, mentor and develop a high-performing marketing team across digital, creative and traditional channels
Drive creative direction and campaign development for multiple concurrent developments
Support senior leadership in early viability assessments for potential acquisitions
Establish and manage relationships with external creative agencies and strategic partners
Oversee marketing budgets and resource allocation across portfolio
Collaborate directly with CCO and senior stakeholders on strategic initiatives
Shape marketing processes and systems to support rapid business growth

Requirements

Proven Head of Marketing or senior marketing leadership experience within real estate/property development
Demonstrable experience building and managing large, multi-disciplinary marketing teams
Deep understanding of property development marketing pace and industry dynamics
Strategic leadership capability with track record of driving creative direction
Experience working at pace within high-growth development environments
Strong background in acquisition marketing and launch campaigns
Excellent stakeholder management skills at board level
Proven ability to mentor and develop marketing talent across various disciplines

Rewards and benefits

Competitive salary up to PS90,000 + Performance-related bonus structure and Travel allowance
Comprehensive healthcare package
Pension scheme
Opportunity for permanent progression within expanding division
Direct access to senior leadership team
Central London location with modern facilities

We are an equal opportunities recruiter, valuing diversity and inclusion and welcoming applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.
For more information about this role, please get in touch with our team at deverellsmith, your strategic recruitment partner.

About the Company

In 2022 we placed 7th on 'The UK's 100 Best Small companies to work for', we also placed 7th on 'The UK's top recruitment companies to work for' AND 3rd on 'The Best small companies to work for in London" We are deverellsmith: a global recruitment firm who operate across the full property lifecycle and have been leading the charge since 2006. We work with small agencies to world-renowned businesses, from housing developers to property managers and investors. We support the evolution of hiring strategies and internal cap... Know more