Interim Head of Marketing & Communications

Role Overview

We’re looking for an experienced, commercially minded marketing generalist to lead Marketing & Communications during a period of growth. This is an expansive, hands-on leadership role that touches every area of the business and involves working directly with external clients and partners.

What You Will Do

You will turn business priorities into practical delivery that supports customer engagement, commercial opportunities, and growth. You will bring broad marketing and communications experience, operational discipline and sound judgement, working across Sales, Commercial and the wider business to set priorities and get work delivered.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Success means knowing when to roll up your sleeves, what to delegate and where to bring in specialist expertise, balancing cost and capability as the business grows. As a trusted adviser to the CEO and senior leadership team, you will connect strategy with day-to-day delivery.

Requirements

• Marketing and communications leadership experience in B2B technology, Defence and National Security, and/or Government
• Broad, hands-on marketing experience spanning operations, events, brand, content, digital channels and integrated campaigns
• A track record of turning business strategy into prioritised plans and measurable growth outcomes
• Strong operational experience managing budgets, suppliers and cross-functional delivery, adapting priorities and resources as business needs evolve
• Experience leading a small blended team and making effective hiring, delegation and specialist resourcing decisions
• Excellent written and verbal communication, editorial judgement and stakeholder management, with confidence advising senior leaders and translating technical expertise into clear communications
• Experience delivering internal communications and employee engagement, including company events, feedback, and employer-brand activity
• Sound judgement in handling sensitive communications and producing credible, evidence-led messaging, including ESG-related content

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Private Healthcare (including dental and optical cover)
• Group Life Cover
• Enhanced Parental and Sickness Leave
• UK Armed Forces Reservists Policy
• Workplace Nursery Scheme
• Volunteering Days
• Dog-friendly office