Stirling Dynamics

Marketing Manager FTC

Stirling Dynamics  •  £35k - £65k/yr  •  Bristol, GB (Hybrid)  •  30 days ago
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Job Description

Stirling Dynamics is seeking a Marketing Manager (Maternity Cover) to join our Business Development & Marketing team on a fixed‑term contract.

This role is responsible for delivering the marketing activities of our industry‑leading engineering business. You will work closely with senior technical specialists, the business, and sales teams to ensure the successful activation of strategic marketing initiatives.

This role will be based in our Bristol office however as part of our commitment to flexible working, we also accept hybrid working. Occasional travel may be required to support industry events.

The contract is expected to last for 12-18 months, this will allow the successful candidate to work alongside the existing Marketing Manager for a signficant handover before she goes on maternity leave. Our preference is for the role to be part-time initially (3 days per week), increasing to full-time in August 2026. However if this is not possible, we will be consider full-time from the beginning of the contract.

Responsibilities

The Marketing Manager (Maternity Cover) will support and execute all marketing activity for the business, including:

  • Delivering marketing activity aligned to the 2026 marketing strategy & plan and developing the 2027 marketing strategy & plan in conjunction with our Head of Business Development & Marketing.
  • Working with business leads to maintain an integrated sales and marketing approach.
  • Delivery of key marketing projects to support development of CRM, website and brand.
  • Events - delivery of full events calendar including 2-3 international exhibitions and supporting colleague participation at 30+ events.
  • Social media - supporting the Senior Marketing Executive in the management of the monthly social media calendar, including ideas generation for content, plus drafting and posting updates, and use of paid social.
  • Website - management of our website, including SEO, with support from our web agency.
  • Brand and design - maintaining the brand across all channels, with support from external designer.
  • Reporting - monthly marketing reporting for senior management group, Board and Group.
  • Content and comms - development of campaign messaging, copywriting of case studies, blog posts, press releases. Ability to generate new content ideas with support from business unit leads and subject matter experts.
  • Managing marketing campaigns across proposition development, content, digital channels, SEO, events, social media and advertising.
  • Video - using video to support specific campaigns or business units, with support from a video agency.
  • Budget management - delivery of marketing against 2026 budget.
  • Supplier Management - including web agency, graphic designer, event booth builders, video agency.
  • Stakeholder management - working with a range of different stakeholders including senior management team, board members, technical experts and business support services.
  • People Management - effective management and development of the Senior Marketing Executive.
  • Leading and executing lead‑generation campaigns.

Essential skills

  • Strong organisational, prioritisation and project management skills
  • Strong attention to detail in all aspects of work
  • Strong communicator and able to engage multiple stakeholders
  • Confident copywriter
  • Evidence of social media planning, execution and measurement
  • Seeks and enjoys responsibility and autonomy
  • Experience in people management
  • Knowledge of CRM systems

Desired skills

The personal qualities of the candidates will be key to success in this role which demands a self-motivated attitude, a professional approach, creativity, and good organisational skills. Candidates must be able to identify with the characteristics and qualities detailed below:

  • Be a self-starter – this is a role to make your own and new ideas and input are always welcomed!
  • The ability to work collaboratively and effectively with external suppliers and creatives as required.
  • The ability to multitask is essential. We are a fast-growing, ambitious company and there will be lots of activities to sink your teeth into.

Experience

The successful candidate must have experience as a Marketing Manager (or similar), ideally within the technology or engineering sector.

The successful candidate must have experience working across the full breadth or marketing actvities, including the delivery of events; devising marketing strategies and plans; managing budgets and working with external agencies including copywriters, creatives, and digital agencies.

Benefits

Competitive Package - Grades 4 – 6, (£35,000 - £ 65,000 dependent on experience).

We offer a range of benefits to our employees to recognise their efforts. Playing hard is equally as important as working hard, so regular events are held throughout the year which provide an ideal opportunity to mix socially.

Stirling Dynamics

About Stirling Dynamics

Stirling Dynamics is an advanced engineering company located in the UK and Germany that provides high-end engineering products and services. Our strength is not only in providing world-leading technical expertise but also in our ability to work collaboratively with customers to build strong relationships with a focus on open communication and transparency. With over three decades of experience and as part of the Expleo Group, we have accumulated a wealth of knowledge on multiple aircraft and marine platforms, delivered to both civil and military programmes around the globe.

Trading since 1987, we have accumulated a wealth of knowledge on over 70 different aircraft types and multiple marine platforms, delivered to both civil and military programmes around the globe. Furthermore, we are approved to the global aerospace quality standard AS9100 and a member of the ITAR Approved Community.

Exports make up over 70% of our business and our teams support clients in North America, Western Europe, and the Asia Pacific. We respect the differences in international cultures and recognise that every organisation has their own preferred way of working. Our flexible contracting models, coupled with cultural awareness, ensure that customer satisfaction is achieved throughout the project lifecycle.

Stirling Dynamics was acquired by Expleo in 2018. Expleo is a world-class partner in engineering, quality and digital solutions for clients operating in the aerospace, automotive, defence, financial services, industrial, and transportation sectors. With around 15,000 employees in more than 30 countries, Expleo has the cutting-edge technical know-how and proven expertise in complex and critical systems. In 2020, Expleo achieved a turnover of around 1.1 billion euros.

Industry
Aviation & Aerospace
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Bristol, GB
Year Founded
1987
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