Marketing Manager - Maternity Cover, 14-month Fixed-term contract

Join Team Purple as our Marketing Manager (Maternity Cover) and play a key role in shaping how Conister Bank connects with customers, colleagues and the wider community. Starting in January 2027 and reporting to the Head of Marketing & Communications, this 14-month fixed-term opportunity offers a unique chance to make a real impact across campaigns, content, events, sponsorships and internal communications.

If you're proactive, creative and enjoy turning plans into action, we'd love to hear from you.

General purpose 

The Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and delivering marketing, communications and engagement activity for Conister Bank. The role supports business growth, strengthens brand reputation and enhances customer and colleague engagement through integrated campaigns, content, internal communications, sponsorships, events and stakeholder engagement.

Working closely with senior leaders and teams across the Bank, the Marketing Manager will ensure marketing and communications activity supports business objectives and complies with regulatory, legal and brand requirements. The role will identify opportunities to improve performance, engagement and customer outcomes, while also supporting wider Manx Financial Group marketing initiatives where appropriate.

Key tasks and responsibilities 

Marketing Strategy and Campaign Management

• Develop and deliver integrated marketing and communications campaigns that support Conister Bank's commercial objectives, product growth and brand awareness.
• Work closely with stakeholders across the Bank to translate business priorities into effective marketing activity and customer communications.
• Monitor campaign performance, analyse results and recommend improvements based on insight, trends and business needs.
• Create and deliver compelling content and copy across customer, colleague, corporate and digital communications channels.
• Support wider Manx Financial Group marketing initiatives and projects where required, ensuring alignment with Group brand and strategic objectives.

Content and Communications

• Lead the delivery of Conister Bank internal communications, including intranet content, colleague updates, leadership communications and engagement campaigns.
• Ensure all content is accurate, engaging, compliant and aligned with approved brand guidelines.
• Manage the planning and scheduling of content across relevant communications channels.
• Support colleague engagement initiatives through internal campaigns, events and communications.

Brand Management

• Act as a brand guardian, ensuring consistency across all communications, marketing collateral and digital platforms.
• Provide guidance and feedback to external partners on brand application and tone of voice.
• Maintain and develop brand assets, templates and marketing resources to support consistent brand application.
• Ensure all marketing and communications activity complies with relevant regulatory, legal and brand requirements.

Sponsorships, Events and Community Engagement

• Manage and activate Conister Bank sponsorships, partnerships and community initiatives, ensuring value is maximised for customers, colleagues and the organisation.
• Coordinate the Bank's participation in exhibitions, conferences, events and community activities.
• Manage relationships with external partners, event organisers and suppliers.
• Attend and support events, sponsorship activities and community initiatives outside normal working hours when required, including evenings and occasional weekends.

Stakeholder Engagement and Project Management

• Build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, business stakeholders, external agencies and suppliers.
• Coordinate the creation of marketing assets, including photography, video, design and promotional materials, working closely with external agencies and suppliers.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines, budgets and objectives are achieved.

Digital Platforms and Insights

• Manage and maintain marketing and communications platforms, including websites, social media channels, intranet systems and digital engagement tools.
• Monitor and report on marketing performance, engagement metrics and customer insights.
• Analyse data to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.
• Produce regular management information and campaign performance reports.
• Support the management and ongoing optimisation of the Conister Bank website and digital channels.

Knowledge, Experience, Skills, and Qualifications 

Essential 

• Proven experience developing and delivering integrated marketing campaigns.
• Experience creating high-quality content across digital, customer and internal communications channels.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using tools such as Google Analytics, Google Ads and social media insights.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to produce accurate and compliant communications.
• Experience using Canva or similar design tools to create marketing materials.
• Willingness to travel for business meetings and events.

Desirable 

• Degree level qualification in Marketing, Business, Communications or a related discipline.
• Experience working within financial services or another regulated industry.
• Experience managing websites using CMS platforms such as WordPress or Umbraco.
• Experience delivering internal communications and colleague engagement initiatives.
• Experience managing events, sponsorships or community partnerships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 applications, including SharePoint and Forms.