Digital marketing specialist - recruitment

Are you ready to chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

• Location: Cirencester Office
• Workplace Type: Hybrid
• Employment Type: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract
• Seniority: Associate

About The Role

We’re looking for a Digital Marketing Specialist to support Partner recruitment through the delivery and optimisation of our external websites and digital applications. This role sits at the heart of digital recruitment marketing, where you’ll manage CMS platforms, deliver engaging content, and support digital campaigns that attract future talent. You’ll play a key role in enhancing user experience, analysing website performance, and contributing to a data‑driven digital marketing strategy.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing and updating recruitment websites and digital marketing collateral, including creating engaging content such as articles and videos.
• Building and delivering email marketing campaigns and automation journeys using Pardot or Marketing Cloud, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Overseeing enquiry systems across recruitment websites to improve efficiency and enhance candidate experience.
• Monitoring and analysing website performance using tools such as Google Analytics and LinkedIn, providing insights to inform strategy.
• Tracking KPIs and aligning activity to brand and marketing objectives.
• Maintaining and updating marketing materials and templates across internal platforms such as SharePoint and the Intranet.
• Responding to digital marketing requests and delivering briefs in a timely manner.
• Championing digital marketing best practices across stakeholders and teams.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a proactive and detail‑oriented digital marketing professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment. You’ll be someone who enjoys working collaboratively, using data to drive decisions and continuously improving digital experiences. With strong technical knowledge and a passion for innovation, you’ll be confident managing multiple priorities while maintaining high standards.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience using CMS platforms (ideally Drupal and/or Tridion) to manage and update websites.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing tools, including Google Analytics and email marketing platforms such as Pardot or Marketing Cloud.
• Ability to understand digital marketing performance metrics and translate insights into actionable improvements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of the financial services industry or FCA regulatory environment.
• Understanding of Salesforce and marketing automation capabilities.

What's in it for you?

We reward you for the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.

We also have benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in, including:

• Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
• Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
• 10% non‑contributory pension (increasing with length of service)

Reasonable Adjustments

We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all. If you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at careers@sjp.co.uk.

Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career‑break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.