Marketing Communications Manager

i2 Group, a Harris Computer company, is currently recruiting for a Marketing Communications Manager on a permanent basis. This position will be undertaken on a hybrid basis, with one or two days per week working from our Manchester City Centre office and remotely.

You will be joining a small team that supports our business worldwide in which your role will be key to helping us deliver against our overall marketing and events plan, plus wider marketing initiatives. You will ensure the planning and delivery of the 2025 marcomms plan with a focus on PR & content, campaigns, Partner marketing & events. The content plan is central to this success which you will own, working in conjunction with the team.

What we are looking for

You will need to bring your infectious enthusiasm for the role, be an articulate self-starter who brings their own ideas and, being remote, must be able to work independently. You will also (be):

• Show the right attitude and aptitude to succeed in a fast-paced business and be flexible to respond to short deadlines.
• A highly motivated individual, enthusiastic about delivering against timelines.
• Have a passion for and a willingness to learn.
• Be flexible in your working hours to sometimes accommodate support for overseas colleagues.
• A team player willing to go above and beyond when required.
• Customer and results focused, with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and have a positive approach to change.
• Willingness to travel from time to time in support of the event program.

Responsibilities

Your primary responsibility will be to lead the delivery of the marketing communications plan to help us establish the i2 brand globally. In addition, you will support the wider marketing team in their efforts to deliver against the digital marketing objectives.

• Develop and implement marketing campaigns, in conjunction with the Digital Marketing Manager.
• To plan and manage the delivery of all thought leadership content which is disseminated across campaigns and our digital platforms. This is supported by internal specialists, wider expert network and our external PR expert.
• Management of the global event program and hands-on delivery of several events (Responsibility for this is shared with our Marketing Operations Manager).
• Lead the planning and implementation of PR and campaign initiatives.
• Manage the delivery of all sales enablement tools for the channel and our internal sales team.
• Support our reseller network in delivery of all channel marketing tools.
• Plan and manage all joint marketing initiatives with the wider ecosystem of partners (PR, collateral, campaigns, content for our website and outbound marketing).
• Contribute to the delivery of wider marketing objectives and support strategic projects.
• Manage external suppliers, ensuring standards and deadlines are met and are within budget.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting as requested.
• Support for the wider team as needed.

Qualifications and skills

• Proven success in a role as a generalist Marketing Manager.
• Experienced in event planning and management both locally and on an international scale.
• Content & Use-Case Marketing: Ability to create engaging content and use-case scenarios to highlight real-world applications.
• Ability to develop and execute a results-driven, multi-platform communications strategy and plan in line with corporate and brand direction while reflecting local priorities.
• Creating and managing all marketing materials and collateral in line with brand direction.
• Skilled in the use of HubSpot for marketing automation.
• Excellent written/verbal communication with good people skills; comfortable with engaging with people at all levels from across the company and our partners worldwide.
• Ability to work effectively to deadlines in a demanding environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) with an excellent command of English.
• Resourceful, self-motivated, and pro-active.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload accordingly.
• Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity in all communications internally and externally.

Desirable:

• Demonstrated experience in a fast-paced B2B environment.
• Ability to manage and successfully deliver complex projects within specified deadlines.
• Strong commercial and financial decision-making skills.

Terms

• Hours –This is a full-time position however consideration will be given to experienced candidates looking for slightly reduced hours (for example to accommodate school hours).

• Remote – This role is remote, and we will consider anyone from across the UK. However, proximity to either Manchester or Cambridgeshire would be advantageous.

About Us

i2 Group is a world leader in intelligence analysis software. For more than 30 years we have empowered intelligence analysts and investigators to discover, create, and exploit actionable intelligence to identify the perpetrators of terrorism, fraud, and criminal activity. Learn more here: https://i2group.com.

At Harris, we strive to create a respectful and united environment where all members of our globally diverse community are empowered and have equitable opportunities to succeed.

Benefits

Harris offers an extremely competitive UK employee benefits programme. 5 Personal Days leave entitlement are granted over and above the standard 25 days holiday and bank holidays. Harris also offers all UK employees an annual Lifestyle Reward amounting £325.

Supporting your application

Our recruitment process will comprise of interviews and, at times, a written exercise, an assessment day and/or a presentation. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we want to make sure we do all we can to make this a positive experience for you. If your application is progressed, please make us aware of any adjustments or additional support we can provide you with.