Marketing Operations Manager - VisionFR Ltd : Job Details

Job Title: Marketing Operations ManagerDepartment: Marketing OperationsReports to: Head of Marketing OperationsLocation: Hybrid / 3 days in the office

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

A leading global group of premium schools, are looking for a Marketing Operations Manager. The ideal candidate will be proactive and detail-oriented to lead a planning team and play a critical role in supporting the Head of Marketing Operations with the day-to-day optimisation of marketing technology, processes, and tools. This is a strategic and hands-on role suited to a strong project manager who can thrive in a dynamic, global environment.

Key Responsibilities

Team Leadership & Planning

• Lead and mentor the marketing planning team, ensuring optimal team performance, delivery of key projects, and alignment with global marketing priorities.
• Oversee campaign calendar planning, coordination, and delivery across global markets.
• Act as a central point of contact between regional marketing teams and group functions, ensuring effective communication and alignment.

Marketing Technology & Optimisation

• Work closely with the Head of Marketing Operations to manage and optimise the marketing tech stack (focus on project workflow tool, templating and A.I. etc.).
• Support the implementation and adoption of new tools, systems, and processes across the global marketing team.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and greater efficiency in workflows and reporting.

Project Management

• Lead and support on high-impact strategic marketing projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Manage project documentation, timelines, stakeholder communication, and risk mitigation across multiple initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders (IT, Admissions, Product, Digital) and external partners to ensure seamless execution.

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in marketing operations or project management within a global or multi-brand organisation.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of team development and performance management.
• Expertise in marketing workflow tools, ideally with some expertise in marketing technology and A.I. (e.g., Asana, copy.ai etc)
• Solid understanding of campaign planning, performance tracking, and operational best practices.
• Exceptional organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Agile, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.
• Experience within the education sector or service-based industries preferred but not essential.

VisionFR is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, inclusion and eliminating unlawful discrimination within our workforce and whilst fulfilling our Client recruitment needs.

Due to the high level of applications being received if you do not hear from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion, usually due to other candidates having more relevant sector exposure, qualifications or required skills. We thank you for your interest.