Marketing Manager

Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally.At Arup you will have the opportunity to collaborate on ambitious projects - delivering remarkable outcomes for clients and communities, and to do socially useful work that has meaning.Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set it apart for over 75 years, and now is your opportunity to join.

Job Description - The Role

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.We partner with Arup to support their contingent recruitment processes. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of Arup, we are looking for a Marketing Manager for an initial 14 -month contract based in Newcastle, hybrid.

Purpose of the role:

We are looking for Marketing Manager to join the Oasys Commercial team who sells Arup's commercially available software products globally. The role is wide and varied and covers managing marketing activities for all structural, geotechnical and pedestrian simulation software.

The role will involve managing the existing marketing team of two direct reports, with authority over marketing budget, plans, event attendance and website management.

What you'll do:

• Oversee and manage the marketing budget to ensure effective allocation of resources.
• Develop and maintain the annual marketing plan, aligning with strategic business objectives.
• Lead the Oasys 50 campaign, celebrating 50 years of Oasys software.
• Manage the Marketing (Digital Engagement and Events) team, including regular check-ins, workload allocation, performance appraisals, pay reviews, promotions, timesheets, leave requests, absence management, and professional development.
• Support the design and delivery of coaching and training programmes for impacted teams.
• Approve and oversee activities related to the new Oasys website launch, including ending the existing supplier relationship, coordinating with product leads, and ensuring ongoing maintenance post-launch.
• Develop and implement go-to-market strategies for potential new ventures.
• Review and approve exhibition and event proposals.
• Deliver marketing performance reports and presentations to senior leadership.
• Manage sponsorship opportunities and maintain strong relationships with new and existing partners.
• Oversee financial processes within the marketing function.
• Approve creative designs, social media content, and marketing collateral to ensure brand consistency and quality.
• Represent the marketing team in cross-functional content workshops and strategic discussions.

The skills you'll need:

• Degree-level qualification in Marketing, Communications, or PR; Chartered Marketer status preferred.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and empowering marketing teams.
• Proficient in CMS platforms (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365), email marketing tools, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
• A committed advocate for diversity and inclusion, recognising its value in driving innovation.
• Highly organised, proactive, and quality-focused, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• An enthusiastic and confident communicator who strives for excellence and inspires the same in others.

About the client

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. Guided by its values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Arup creates and contributes to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Arup's internal employee networks support their inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - creating a space for everyone to express themselves and make a positive difference.If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and speak to one of our Sourcing Specialists.AMS are committed to providing all our candidates with the opportunity to perform at their best throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments during the screening process and we will work with you and Arup to identify the best solution to meet your requirements.AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business.