Marketing Lead (FTC)
Croda is a FTSE100 organisation driven around our purpose of Smart Science to Improve Lives. With over 6,000 employees across 39 countries, we are focused on the research and development of novel and highly sustainable raw materials for the Life Sciences and Consumer Care sectors.
We are passionate and excited about how we can develop and utilise new technologies to shape and inspire changes within an ever-growing marketplace. As our business looks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for a Marketing Lead – Activation to join our team to execute sustainability marketing activity and sales support, as defined by the marketing plan on a temporary, fixed-term contract for 13 months.
Who We’re Looking For:
At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.
1. Degree qualified in Marketing or relevant subject.
2. Experience in a relevant marketing role.
3. Good planning and organisational skills, ideally demonstrated through previous project management experience.
4. Proven record of achieving objectives and targets.
5. A passion for sustainability and a flair for communications.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Be part of a team that values diversity, sustainability, and continuous innovation, where your ideas and contributions matter.
6. Provide marketing expertise for effective execution of marketing campaigns through appropriate media, generation of literature, advertising, external articles etc., across a range of marketing platforms including web and social. Drive success management by setting clear launch KPIs and analysing and reviewing to achieve set targets leads, conversions, samples, opportunities .etc
7. Execute key campaign / develop comms plan. Work alongside agencies where relevant.
8. Coordinate, influence and work with cross functional project teams to drive developments within key strategic focus areas. Manage projects in accordance with clearly agreed guidelines.
9. To organise, participate and attend relevant conferences and exhibitions, and develop and deliver clear, focused thought leadership engagement plans for award submission and speaking opportunities.
10. Proactively train sales force as required using appropriate and effective methods of communication.
11. To collate and analyse industry data, including competitor, customer and consumer market trends in order to identify and present new market opportunities.
12. Measure the effectiveness of marketing activity within the relevant business area using data analytics, in order to maximise on marketing spends and share best practise across industry sectors.
13. Identify issues/unmet market needs, seek and recognise important information and translate into proposed new ideas.
14. Make recommendations as required.
15. Translate the business strategy and objectives into effective marketing plans for local and global audiences.
What We Offer:
Join a global organisation with countless opportunities for growth and leadership.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
16. Defined benefit pension scheme
17. 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
18. Private medical insurance
19. Free lunch in on-site restaurant
20. Access to share plans
21. Cycle to work scheme
22. Car leasing scheme
23. Generous parental leave
24. Retail platform benefits
25. Free car parking on Croda sites
26. Flexible working arrangements
Additional Information
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issues with our online application process, please email .
Croda recognises employees as our strength and the diversity they bring to our workforce are directly linked to our ongoing success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including age, race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, we make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.