Overview
Job Title: Head of Marketing
Location: Hybrid - 2 Days per week in Nottingham Offices (NG1)
Salary: Negotiable DoE
Working Hours: 36.5 hours per week. Full-time 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 HealthCashback Plan
Hours: Full time (36.5 hpw)
Travel/Expenses: A car is required for travel to meetings and events, expensed at 45p per mile from home address (excluding travel to any Columbus Office within 35mi)
THRIVE, GROW and SHAPE THE FUTURE
Columbus is a global digital consultancy with a local presence. We support careers through clear, structured paths and a culture built on trust, collaboration, curiosity, and customer success.
Let’s thrive, grow, and shape the future together.
Global Marketing Team
By joining our team, you will be part of a global network across Sweden, Norway, USA, India and Denmark. We are responsible for Marketing all service offerings including Digital Commerce, Global ERP & CRM, Data & Automation, AI and Strategy and Growth. Global meetings take place every Monday; part-time candidates should plan that day as one of their working days in the Nottingham Office (along with Tuesday and Wednesday or Thursday).
Diversity and Inclusion are central to our policy. We provide equal opportunities for everyone and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds.
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 USA market units. You will work collaboratively across business lines as a member of both the UK and US senior management teams and manage four direct reports (3 UK and 1 USA), overseeing all market unit marketing, advertising, publications and events.
Qualifications – The Essentials
* Experience leading marketing teams in a multichannel, matrixed organisation.
* Previous experience in the consulting industry or a similar service-focused industry.
* Flexibility around working hours as required by the role.
* Full driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.
* Curious, willing to challenge the status quo and improve.
* Collaborates well with internal and external colleagues.
* Committed to personal development and becoming a Trusted Advisor in your field.
What we can offer
You will be part of both a local and global team, with opportunities for knowledge sharing and flexibility to support work-life balance.
Benefits
* 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 air-conditioned office spaces (UK locations)
* Free barista coffee and hot drinks in-house
* Free beer and fizz daily (2–5pm)
* Casual dress code in offices
* Personal Pension Plan
* Life Assurance x4 Salary
* Cycle-to-Work Scheme
* Referral bonus of £2,500
* Flexi-phone upgrade scheme (if eligible)
* Plus many more (see 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 Employee Assistance Lines)
* Mental health first aiders
* Virtual suggestion boxes
Next Steps
If this sounds like the role for you, please submit your CV via our website and use the “Apply for this job” option. If your CV is not up-to-date, you may apply using your LinkedIn profile.
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Check us out on Instagram or LinkedIn (links in application page).
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 market-leading resources, training and certifications. We are recognised as a Microsoft Inner Circle partner, representing the Top 1% of the Microsoft ecosystem.
With over 1,500 colleagues across more than 10 countries, we bring global perspectives and local understanding to create meaningful impact for our people and customers.
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