Marketing Manager Stone & Surfaces Show, Stone Specialist, and Stone BulletinLocation: Loughton, EssexSalary £45,000 (prorata)Employment Type: Part-time (3 days per week in the office, with potential to increase)Our client is the organiser behind the UK’s leading event for the stone, ceramics, and surface materials sectors — the Stone & Surfaces Show. The show brings together architects, designers, fabricators, and suppliers to celebrate innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship within the built environment.This role also encompasses two influential media platforms: Stone Specialist, the UK’s top trade website for the natural stone industry, and Stone Bulletin, a key digital newsletter serving the sector. Together, these brands form a powerful, year-round platform of content, insight, and industry connection.The RoleOur client is seeking a commercially minded and creative Marketing Manager to lead marketing and communications for this specialist portfolio. The successful candidate will develop and execute multi-channel campaigns that drive visitor attendance, exhibitor engagement, content reach, and subscriber growth.This is a strategic and hands-on position, blending event marketing, digital content strategy, and audience development. It’s a fantastic opportunity for a results-driven marketer who thrives in a fast-paced, content-rich environment.Key ResponsibilitiesMarketing Strategy & CampaignsDevelop and implement integrated marketing strategies across the event and media brandsManage targeted campaigns to meet visitor, exhibitor, subscriber, and revenue goalsCollaborate with content and commercial teams to align messaging and objectivesEvent MarketingLead on campaign delivery across digital, print, email, social media, PR, and partnershipsCreate and execute visitor acquisition and exhibitor lead generation strategiesManage event branding and onsite marketing materialsDigital Media & Content MarketingOversee content planning and audience engagement for the Stone Specialist websiteManage and optimise the Stone Bulletin newsletterCollaborate with editorial teams to ensure consistency across platformsUse SEO, analytics, and engagement tools to drive growth and visibilityPartnerships & CommunicationsDevelop relationships with industry partners, trade associations, and mediaOversee PR to position the portfolio as a thought leader within the sectorManage third-party agencies and freelance support as neededPerformance & ReportingTrack and report on campaign performance across all channelsUse insights to inform future marketing strategyManage budgets and ensure efficient use of resourcesSkills & ExperienceMinimum 4 years’ experience in B2B marketing, ideally within exhibitions, trade media or publishingProven ability to deliver successful integrated campaigns across digital and traditional channelsStrong skills in content marketing, SEO, email strategy, and audience developmentProficient in CRM and marketing platforms such as HubSpot, Mailchimp, or SalesforceExcellent communication, project management, and analytical skillsYou’ll BeA strategic thinker who’s also willing to roll up your sleevesPassionate about design, architecture, and the built environmentCollaborative, proactive, and detail-orientedComfortable managing multiple stakeholders and deadlinesWhy Apply?Join a growing and dynamic portfolio with strong industry relevancePlay a key role in shaping a leading UK trade event and its supporting media brandsBe part of a supportive, creative, and ambitious marketing teamBenefits Include:Competitive salaryPrivate healthcare through MedicashEnhanced parental leaveGenerous holiday entitlement plus your birthday off (with cake!)Pension schemeAccess to training and development opportunitiesDiscounts on company events and local businessesRegular social events and wellbeing initiativesInitially part-time (3 days per week), with scope to move into a full-time roleReady to shape the future of this exciting portfolio?Apply now and bring your marketing expertise to a high-impact, highly respected brand group.The Curve Group is a dynamic Recruitment Services and Human Resources business with an ongoing mission to transform the working lives of the people it does business with. As part of this process, we have taken on board the personal data which you have posted into the recruitment environment to be able to see if you are a fit for one of our current or future vacancies. You can rest assured that we will never sell your data to anyone, we will protect your data and keep it always secure, we will never pass your data to a potential hiring company without your express consent, and we will only use your data to provide you with career opportunities and market intelligenceOur full Privacy Policy is available at https://www.thecurvegroup.co.uk/privacy-policy/