Head of Marketing Operations

Co-operative Group Limited., City Centre, Manchester

Head of Marketing Operations

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Co-operative Group Limited., City Centre, Manchester

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted today, 24 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: d8be5be33b2a401c9bd9eeec9978449f

Full Job Description

  • Be responsible for the marketing operating framework to allow all teams to complete the marketing strategy and deliver key outcomes
  • Make sure all parts of the Marketing Team run smoothly, teams collaborate and encourage a process driven environment
  • Establish and create alignment across the function and key agency partners, with regular review and evolution of the operating framework
  • Create and report all Marketing Updates to the wider business, so that key partners are engaged in the outputs of the Marketing team
  • Plan and prioritise the marketing team's workload and resource capacity
  • Own the marketing supplier strategy with Procurement, to shape creative, design and the production of the agency roster, optimising agency contracts and retainers
  • Lead the shaping of new ways of working, processes with agencies and the way we use a new platform to deliver work
  • Own the centralised marketing budget view for the team, being the go-to person working with Finance, making sure all finance processes are adhered to
  • Be the business owner of Marketing technology selection, integration, optimisation, governance and adoption

    Experience of working within a complex matrix organisation with multi-faceted teams and the ability to work cross functionally
  • The ability to create and shape operational planning and implementation
  • Excellent organisational skills, with experience managing multiple priorities and groups of people whilst building a strong network
  • Excellent relationship builder, with a firm but fair approach
  • A strong understanding of how Marketing works, from strategy through to execution, as well as how agencies work, specifically production techniques and planning

    At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.
  • Building a diverse environment We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply. If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

    If you have the skills that we need, we can offer you a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services).
  • An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
  • 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
  • A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
  • Private healthcare for you and your family
  • Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
  • Coaching and training to support your career development
  • Wagestream app - giving you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn