Group Head of Marketing

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute strategic marketing campaigns across app, social media, digital audio, and video-on-demand platforms to boost audience reach and engagement.
• Manage and develop a multi-disciplinary marketing team, encouraging creative boundary-pushing while keeping all output aligned with brand standards.
• Collaborate with the Managing Director and Content Directors to align marketing strategies with business goals and drive "Shared Listening" and Reach across JNLR reports.
• Spearhead initiatives to increase Monthly Active Users (MAU) and registration conversions on the Onic Player.
• Oversee periodic market research to track and improve brand awareness and "Brand Love" scores across our portfolio.
• Partner with commercial teams on marketing-led initiatives that generate sponsorship interest and support digital revenue growth.

Requirements

• Senior-level marketing leadership background within a fast-paced media, entertainment, or tech-led consumer brand environment.
• Proven ability to manage a multi-brand strategy and navigate complex corporate branding frameworks.
• Strong strategic foresight across digital channels, including apps, social media, digital audio, and video on demand.
• Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and influencing key executive stakeholders.
• A strong creative eye with a passion for exceptional design, storytelling, and impactful campaign delivery.

Benefits

• ‘Bikes for Work’ ’ scheme
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, as well as an extra anniversary day off
• Up to 3 paid volunteering days per year to support causes you care about
• We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments due to a disability or health condition at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know. You can contact us at careers@news.co.uk to discuss how we can support you to perform at your best.