Application Deadline: 12 May 2026
Department: Communications & Marketing
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Sheffield / London / Hybrid Working (Expectation: office 2 days per week)
Band: D
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week / flexible days and/or hours (Mon-Fri)
Salary: Up to £113,000 (Sheffield) / £128,750 (London) depending on experience
Reporting To: Mary Whenman
Description
Reporting to the Managing Director, Communications and Marketing, this is a rare opportunity to lead the British Business Bank’s Marketing function, and shape, lead and deliver the Bank’s marketing strategy at a national scale. In this role you will drive a customer-first approach to improving access to finance for UK small businesses, building brand awareness, trust, and impact across the Bank’s audiences.
You will bring outstanding B2B marketing leadership experience, with a proven track record delivering integrated campaigns, product and partner marketing, digital strategy and customer experience that achieve measurable commercial outcomes. Leading a high-performing team, you will oversee everything from brand positioning and marketing strategy to paid media, website and digital innovation, including AI-driven marketing and search.
Working closely with senior stakeholders including the CEO, Chief Strategy Officer, Board and Executive Committee, you will act as a trusted adviser on brand reputation and risk, while partnering across Banking and Investment to deliver high-impact programmes.
This role requires a strategic, commercially minded leader who thrives in complex environments, brings deep expertise across the marketing mix, and is passionate about supporting the growth and success of UK small businesses. Previous experience of marketing for a public sector organisation would be beneficial.
With the Marketing team based across the Bank’s locations in both London and Sheffield, regular travel between locations is expected.
Key Benefits
* 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday
* 15% employer pension contribution
* Flexible working
* Cycle to work scheme, healthcare cash plan, Group Income Protection and life assurance
* Paid voluntary days, maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
* Benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and dining, to health and wellbeing, travel, and technology...and plenty more
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