1. Job Details
Job Title - Research & Marketing Manager
Experience Level - Recent graduates or professionals with up to several years of experience
Start Date - Winter 2025/2026
Location - Mayfair, London and West Midlands
Contract Type - Full-time, on-site
2. Job Benefits
* Competitive salary of £60,000 to £100,000 per annum, dependent on experience and skills
* Comprehensive benefits package, including phone, gym and pension
* Support for continuous professional development
3. About SAV Group
SAV Group is a specialist property investor and developer focused on repositioning and redeveloping properties across the UK. We manage the full lifecycle of real estate: acquisition, planning, construction, delivery and asset management.
The combined value of SAV Group’s completed and ongoing projects exceeds £800m. We specialise in enhancing hotels, student accommodation, apartment buildings, and retail properties through strategic asset management, repositioning, and redevelopment.
4. About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and analytical Research & Marketing Manager to drive the market research and marketing strategy for various SAV Group assets, including our retail portfolio and luxury student accommodation platform.
We welcome candidates across a broad spectrum of experience—from ambitious graduates to accomplished professionals.
We do not expect perfection from day one. If you are passionate, proactive, and intellectually sharp—and you thrive on learning—you are already ahead of the curve.
5. Key Responsibilities
Market Research & Strategy
* Collaborate with the team to collect, validate, and analyse data, including footfall, sales figures, tenant performance metrics, customer demographics, and market intelligence
* Research, analyse, and position the assets’ brands to attract and retain the target audience
* Support the team in identifying opportunities to increase footfall, dwell time, and customer spending
* Evaluate marketing, leasing, and customer experience strategies of comparable assets
* Develop a tenant mix strategy based on performance data and market demand
* Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective tenants through proactive outreach, networking, and research
Marketing
* Develop and manage digital content strategies across all social media platforms
* Deliver marketing campaigns that connect with occupiers, customers, and stakeholders
* Lead placemaking initiatives to transform public spaces and revitalise vacant units
* Identify, explore, and implement commercial partnerships and sponsorship opportunities
* Engage directly with prospective occupiers to promote both short-term and long-term opportunities
* Create and provide marketing presentation materials to support leasing strategies
* Manage relationships with third-party commercial leasing agents
PR, Events & Community Engagement
* Coordinate and manage all public relations and community engagement, serving as the first point of contact for media and community enquiries
* Plan and deliver a year-round programme of high-impact events and conferences
* Directly engage with tenants to collect feedback, identify their needs, preferences, and suggestions, and maintain an ongoing dialogue
* Maximise the customer experience across all touchpoints
* Implement and manage an effective customer feedback system
6. Qualifications & Skills
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD from a top-tier, internationally recognised institution in marketing, communications, business, humanities, social sciences, or other related fields.
* We will consider a wide range of educational backgrounds (e.g., history, literature, STEM, MBA, psychology, philosophy, or other relevant disciplines)
Knowledge & Skills
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Strong analytical and quantitative skills in reviewing data, establishing benchmarks, and KPIs
* High attention to detail with strong executional ability
* Proficiency in creating and designing presentations in PowerPoint
* A strong work ethic and a collaborative mindset are essential
7. Application Process
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV via email to recruitment@savgroup.co.uk with a copy to Vardan Agababian at vardan@savgroup.co.uk. Please use the following subject line in your email: SAV Group Research & Marketing Manager – [First Name] [Last Name]