Columbus is a consultancy company focused on helping organisations drive business value by advising, creating, and advancing the entire business. We deliver digital value through human intelligence, enabling our customers to innovate and grow.
Job Title: Head of Marketing
Location: Hybrid - 2 Days per week in Nottingham Offices (NG1)
Salary: Negotiable DoE
Working Hours: 36.5 Fulltime or 4 days per week considered, some flexibility required for evening meetings
Duration: June 2026 - August 2027
Holiday: 25 Days, Plus Bank Holidays
Medical Insurance: Yes (terms apply) plus additional Health Cashback Plan
Hours: Full time (36.5 hpw)
Travel/Expenses: A car is required for travel to meetings and event - expensed at 45p per mile from home address (excluding travel to any Columbus Office within 35mi)
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THRIVE, GROW and SHAPE THE FUTURE
People always come first at Columbus. We’re a global digital consultancy with a local presence, helping businesses transform and thrive through technology, data, and human insight. Just as importantly, we’re a workplace where careers are nurtured and development is supported through clear, structured career paths.
Our culture is built on trust, collaboration, curiosity, and a shared commitment to delivering customer success. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting out, you’ll find the freedom to explore ideas, challenge convention, and shape your own path.
Let’s thrive, grow, and shape the future together.
Global Marketing team,
By joining our team, you will be part of a global network of professionals across Sweden, Norway, USA, India and Denmark that values your voice, respects your ideas, and promotes a healthy work-life balance. We are responsible for Marketing all our service offerings including; Digital Commerce, Global ERP & CRM, Data & Automation, A.I. and Strategy and Growth.
Global meetings take place every Monday, so it is expected that for parttime candidates - this will be one of your working days along with Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday in the Nottingham Office.
Diversity and Inclusion are close to our hearts.
We provide equal opportunities for everyone, ensuring a level playing field for all candidates. We actively encourage applications from all backgrounds to apply for positions across our organisation, and in return, we will give you the tools and support to Thrive with us, Grow your Skillsets, and be empowered to Shape the Future.
The role of Head of Marketing
Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer (Based in Sweden) with a dotted line to the UK CEO - you will be responsible for the implementation of the overall marketing strategy for both the UK and the USA market units.
Working collaboratively across business lines and as member of both the UK and US senior management teams, you will also be responsible for the day-to-day management or four direct reports (3 UK and 1 USA) overseeing all market unit marketing, advertising, publications and events.
About You (The Essentials)
* Experience leading marketing teams in a multichannel, matrixed organisation.
* Previous experience working in the consulting industry or similar service focussed industry.
* Flexibility around working hours as required by the role.
* Full driver's licence and access to a vehicle
* Curious, looking to challenge the status quo and improve
* Collaborates well with both internal and external colleagues
* Committed to personal development and becoming a Trusted Advisor in your field.
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What we can offer
You will be a part of both a local and global team, where you not only share knowledge but also a laugh or two. We value our employees and leave room for flexibility so that you can enjoy a work-life balance.
At Columbus you will get;-
* 25 Days Annual Leave (Increasing with Service)
* Columbus Benefits Hub – Discounts on Tickets, Shopping, Car leasing, Holidays, Food and More
Enhanced Maternity Pay
* Access to Free Training Courses Delivered by Columbus Academy
* Free Microsoft Certifications and access to Microsoft Learn
* Modern Airconditioned Office Spaces fully managed by Cubo (multiple UK locations)
* Free Barista Coffee and hot drinks made in-house
* Free Beer and Fizz every day (2 - 5pm)
* Casual Dress Code in our Offices
* Personal Pension Plan
* Life Assurance x4 Salary
* Cycle-to-Work Scheme
* £2,500 payment for successful candidate referrals
* Flexi-phone upgrade scheme (if eligible)
* Plus many many more (check out our careers pages for details)
Employee Wellbeing Programme (terms apply)
* Free 24/7 Access to Cubo Gym(s)
* Vitality Medical Insurance
* Westfield Health Cash plan (includes an Employee Assistance Lines),
* Mental health first aiders
* Virtual suggestion boxes
Next Steps
If this sounds like the role for you, then please drop a copy of your CV over today via our website and “Apply for this job” or CV not up-to-date? then apply using your LinkedIn profile in seconds.
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STAY CURIOUS, COLLABORATE, BUILD TRUST, and DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS
Suitable for candidates working with/as: Head of Marketing, Marketing Lead, Marketing Manager
Gold Partner and Inner Circle
As a Microsoft Gold Partner for over 20 years, Columbus has access to a range of market-leading resources, training and certifications. As well as a host of awards, Columbus has twice been named partner of the year by Microsoft.
As Microsoft Inner Circle members, Columbus has been recognised as part of an elite category of partners. This honour is only awarded to the very best in the industry for thought leadership, innovation and dedication, with Inner Circle partners representing only the Top 1% of the Microsoft ecosystem.
With over 1,500 colleagues across more than 10 countries, we bring global perspectives and local understanding. What unites us is our belief in creating meaningful impact — for our people, our customers, and the journey ahead.