Marketing & Operations Manager - Spider is advertising on behalf of a fast-growing photography business that is seeking an experienced, driven, and creative leader to join as their Marketing & Operations Manager in Braintree, Essex.
As their Marketing & Operations Manager, you will be fully office-based on a full-time permanent basis.
Why them
They are a growing provider of photography education worldwide, offering expert-led online courses, video tutorials, critiques & challenges across all expertise levels. Since 2002, they've been training people to take beautiful photographs.
Fantastic Company Benefits Include
* Competitive Salary: On offer is a salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum depending on experience
* On-Target Earnings (OTE): Opportunity to earn up to £65,000 per annum through performance-based bonuses
* Holiday: 25 days plus Bank Holidays
* Pension
* Employee extras such as leadership influence, clear OTE structure, collaborative and creative environment, modern office
About The Role
This is a rare opportunity for a Marketing & Operations Manager to take on a dual-role that makes you second-in-command, working closely with the founder to scale and innovate. Within 12 months, you will help increase sales by 15%+, improve operational efficiency, launch major initiatives, and contribute to revenue growth. You will work Monday to Friday from their Braintree office.
What You'll Do
Marketing Leadership:
* Develop and own multi-channel strategies (email, social, content, PPC, partnerships)
* Design, launch, and optimise paid campaigns across Meta, Google, and other platforms
* Manage lead generation, conversion pipelines, and campaign analysis
* Steer content planning and brand messaging to build engagement and generate sales
* Lead and collaborate with marketing team members and the founder
Operational Leadership
* Oversee daily operations and process improvements
* Implement scalable systems to support growth
* Coordinate projects like online course delivery, launches, and events
* Lead and inspire staff, freelancers, and external partners
About You
You bring a proven track record of delivering results in senior marketing roles and operational leadership in a small-to-medium business or creative brand. 5+ years in senior marketing and leadership is essential; experience in education or creative industries is a plus.
* Expertise in Meta, Google, and online advertising channels
* Success in scaling ad campaigns to meet KPI and ROAS targets
* Experience managing social media campaigns for engagement
* Proven ability in email campaigns and automation
* Strong analytical skills across sales, traffic, social, and marketing data
* Experience with website development and SEO strategies
* Motivated by ambitious growth targets
* Bonus: passion for photography, education, or creative industries
If you have the relevant skills and wish to apply, please send your up-to-date CV and cover letter as one document. We look forward to hearing from you.
If you require reasonable adjustments, please inform us promptly to facilitate them.
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