Integrated Marketing Manager

Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior LevelFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and deliver integrated multi-brand marketing campaigns across Sykes Holiday Cottages, Forest Holidays and UKCaravans4hire, translating commercial objectives into campaigns that span Brand, CRM, Performance Marketing and loyalty initiatives.

  • Lead cross-functional campaigns and prioritise seamless customer experiences.
  • Present results to senior stakeholders and optimise ROI.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns across Sykes Holiday Cottages, Forest Holidays and UKCaravans4hire.
  • Develop campaign strategies aligned to commercial objectives, customer insights and brand priorities.
  • Coordinate activity across Brand, CRM, Performance Marketing, PR, Social, Product, Creative and Analytics teams to deliver seamless customer experiences.
  • Manage campaign budgets, track KPIs and optimise performance to maximise ROI.
  • Oversee the Sykes Holiday Cottages app marketing programme, including acquisition, App Store Optimisation (ASO) and performance reporting.
  • Lead marketing activity for the Bloom loyalty scheme, ensuring effective integration throughout the customer journey.
  • Manage external agencies and suppliers, setting clear briefs and driving performance.
  • Champion a test-and-learn approach, identifying new channels, creative ideas and optimisation opportunities.
  • Present campaign results and insights to senior stakeholders to inform future activity.
  • Ensure campaigns are delivered on time, within budget and in line with brand guidelines.

Requirements

  • Proven experience leading integrated, multi-channel marketing campaigns for consumer brands.
  • Experience managing marketing across multiple brands while maintaining clear brand positioning.
  • Strong strategic marketing skills with the ability to turn commercial objectives into effective campaigns.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience working across cross-functional teams and agencies.
  • Experience managing marketing budgets and optimising channel performance.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret campaign data and identify improvements.
  • Experience briefing creative teams or agencies, with a keen eye for quality and brand consistency.
  • Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

  • Experience within travel, tourism, hospitality or ecommerce.
  • Experience working across a portfolio of consumer brands.
  • Knowledge of app marketing, including ASO, mobile acquisition or web-to-app strategies.
  • Experience with CRM-integrated campaigns or loyalty marketing.
  • Familiarity with structured testing methodologies, including A/B testing and campaign experimentation.

Benefits

  • Annual bonus scheme based on company performance
  • 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), plus up to 5 extra with long service
  • Option to purchase extra holiday days
  • Your birthday off
  • 2 volunteering days each year
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Pension with employer contributions
  • Discounted holidays for you, your friends and family
  • Lifestyle discounts and wellbeing benefits
  • Health cash plan & life assurance
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Forge Holiday Group

Forge Holiday Group is one of the UK’s leading holiday companies, bringing together market-leading brands Sykes Holiday Cottages, Forest Holidays, and Bachcare. Collectively, these brands boast more than 100 years of combined experience and an incredible range of more than 30,000 accommodation units, including properties across the UK and New Zealand. Rather than offering a one-size-fits-all experience, Forge Holiday Group curates unforgettable escapes for holidaymakers to help people feel at home and make great memories, wherever they choose to travel.

Founded in 2023
172 employees (26 in marketing)

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
20 (12% of company)
Median Tenure
3.7 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
3.5K

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~172
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Integrated Marketing Manager

Forge Holiday Group · Chester, Cheshire West and Chester, UK · Hybrid