Company DescriptionUNLEASH.ai is the go-to community for Human Resources and marketplace for breakthrough technologies that shape the Future of Work. UNLEASH is the essential source of news, analysis, and market trends that inspire and empower organizational leaders worldwide. Headquartered in London, UK, with operations across Europe and the United States. www.unleash.ai Our Mission: To be the world’s most loved and influential HR community and marketplace. Our Vision: Together, we shape the future of work, so people live better lives today. Our purpose: Ignite possibilities. Job DescriptionUNLEASH is entering a major phase of growth and reinvention. We are looking for a modern, ambitious, evidence-led
Marketing Director who can act as both strategic leader and hands-on player–manager. This role is central to our ambition to become the #1 global community and marketplace for the Future of Work, HR and Technology.You will own the strategic vision, performance, systems, and creative energy of
marketing across our global portfolio. You will bring gravitas, commercial sharpness, strong data instincts, modern AI-fluency, and the courage required to thrive in a deadline-driven events and media business.This is a leadership role with real headroom - for the right person, this can grow into a broader executive remit as we scale.Job PurposeStrategic growth: Build and execute data-driven
marketing strategies that deliver delegate acquisition, sponsor/exhibitor pipeline, audience expansion and revenue.Brand leadership: Elevate, protect and amplify the UNLEASH brand across all touchpoints — events, media, digital and community.Audience connection: Grow and nurture a global audience of HR, WorkTech and business leaders through compelling content, journeys and experiences.AI-powered
marketing: Embed modern AI, automation and intelligent systems into every layer of the
marketing engine.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategy & PlanningLead UNLEASH’s annual and three-year
marketing strategy, aligned to commercial and growth targets.Translate strategy into clear, high-impact plans with ROI modelling, milestones and KPIs.Partner with leadership to build a unified go-to-market engine across events, content and community.Brand, Campaigns, & ContentOwn and evolve UNLEASH’s brand, voice and differentiated market position.Deliver integrated multi-channel campaigns that drive registrations, MQLs, community growth and digital engagement.Ensure creative, copy and positioning are world-class and aligned with our mission and values.Digital, Data, & CRMChampion a performance-driven, data-obsessed
marketing culture.Own Salesforce
Marketing Cloud (or equivalent) for segmentation, journeys, lead scoring and funnel optimisation.Lead our
marketing automation roadmap, audience growth strategy, data cleanliness and reporting.AI & InnovationEmbed AI into workflows - segmentation, optimisation, testing, performance analysis, content creation and predictive modelling.Constantly explore, test and adopt emerging tools to improve efficiency, velocity and impact.Build AI confidence and capability across the team.Team LeadershipLead, coach and develop a growing cross-functional
marketing and design team.Set a culture of accountability, pace, creativity and high performance.Act as a visible cultural leader and champion of the UNLEASH values.Stakeholder CollaborationWork closely with Sales, Customer Success, Content, Operations and Tech to ensure
marketing is tightly integrated with revenue and product plans.Partner with Commercial to accelerate pipeline and sales enablement.Represent UNLEASH with charisma and gravitas to partners, sponsors, media and the wider ecosystem.Performance & InsightOwn all
marketing KPIs: registrations, audience growth, revenue influence, MQLs, digital engagement, ROI.Build transparent reporting dashboards and rhythms for leadership and Board visibility.Drive constant experimentation (A/B tests, funnel optimisation, behavioural insight).Budget & Supplier ManagementOwn the annual
marketing budget with disciplined commercial judgement.Manage key agencies and suppliers to deliver best-in-class work.Skills, Experience, & QualificationsEssentialProven track record leading B2B
marketing in a high-growth or scale-up environment.Strong commercial instinct —
marketing as a revenue engine, not a cost centre.Deep experience with performance, digital and data-led
marketing.Hands-on ownership of CRM systems (ideally Salesforce) and automation.Real fluency in AI-enabled
marketing tools and workflows.Strong written and verbal communication with ability to present with confidence.Demonstrated team leadership in fast-paced, deadline-heavy environments.Evidence of measurable impact on pipeline, revenue, audience growth and ROI.DesirableExperience in mid- to large-scale B2B events, media or community businesses.CIM or equivalent qualification.Personal AttributesWe are looking for someone who is:Ambitious: Sees this as a platform for growth, scale and impact.Courageous: Events are a human and deadline-driven business — not for the faint-hearted.Evidence-led: Obsessed with data, insight and performance.Modern: AI-native, automation-first thinker, future-oriented.Gravitas: Confident communicator, credible with senior stakeholders.Creative: Skilled storyteller with flair and presence.Resilient: Thick-skinned, pressure-ready, comfortable in ambiguity.Player–manager: Equally strong at leading from the front and rolling up sleeves.Values-aligned: Authentic, people-first, optimistic, and committed to excellence.Additional InformationAt UNLEASH, we believe in creating an environment that rewards talent, fosters growth, and empowers you to make a meaningful impact. Here’s what you can look forward to: 🌍 The opportunity to shape the Future of Work.🧐 Gain unparalleled experience as you navigate exciting and inspiring challenges on a global scale. ✨ Be part of an innovative, fast-moving team with a mission to redefine the workplace of tomorrow. Benefits 👩⚕️ Private Medical Insurance: We’ve got your health covered.
🧸 Up to 3 Volunteer Days Annually: Support causes you care about while giving back to society.
🤸🏽♂️ Flexible Working: Embrace flexibility in how and where you work. 📢 Access to World-Class Influencers: Collaborate with pioneers and leaders shaping the global HR landscape. 🤕 Paid Sick Leave: Your wellbeing matters. 💜 Compassionate Leave: Up to 10 days off if you lose a loved one. 🤰🏾 Enhanced Maternity Pay: 24 weeks of enhanced maternity leave support. 💼 Life Assurance Scheme: Providing financial peace of mind with 4x your annual salary. 📨 Employee Referral Scheme: Help grow the team and earn rewards. ⭐ Long Service Award: Celebrate your dedication and commitment. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging At UNLEASH, we're committed to cultivating an environment that promotes diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We are a global community, and we believe our unique qualities should be celebrated as they are critical to our innovation. It's essential to us that you bring your authentic self to work every single day, no matter your age, ethnicity, religion, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, caring responsibilities, neurodiversity, or otherwise. Inclusion isn't just an initiative at UNLEASH.
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