Head of Marketing and Communications - #1687252

Tower Hill, London (Hybrid Working)

The Company

Founded in 1914, the Electrical Distributors Association (EDA) is the trade body for the UKs electrotechnical wholesale distribution sector. Representing around 75% of the market, our membership spans national chains, independent businesses, and affiliated manufacturers and service providers.

We support the sector across four core areas: business community, education and training, digitalisation, and industry insight - empowering members to grow and adapt in a rapidly evolving, low-carbon economy.

We are now looking for a Head of Marketing and Communications to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working from our offices near Tower Hill, with some flexibility for hybrid working and occasional UK travel.

The Benefits

• Salary of circa £50,000 per annum
• Contributory pension scheme (matched up to 6%)
• 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to Bupa health benefits, including dental support
• Hybrid working a mix of office and home-based
• Exceptional training and development opportunities
  
  

This is a fantastic opportunity to take full ownership of the marketing function in a respected and growing trade association, shaping strategy and delivery across digital, print, events, and member communications.

Youll work directly with a forward-thinking leadership team in a supportive environment that values creativity, initiative, and ideas - giving you the space to drive campaigns and elevate our profile.

Whats more, youll benefit from hybrid working, strong professional development support, and exposure to a dynamic, fast-evolving sector thats at the heart of the UKs transition to a low-carbon economy.

So, if youre a first-class marketing professional ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As our Head of Marketing and Communications, youll lead the development and delivery of integrated marketing campaigns across all areas of our work, ensuring our member services and sector initiatives are effectively promoted and communicated.

This is a high profile role with exposure at board level, across the electrotechnical sector and in the wider construction industry

Working closely with the CEO, a junior marketing colleague, and the wider team, you will take ownership of short and long-term strategies, manage campaign delivery, and play an active role in digital content, events, publications, press, and social media.

Youll manage key channels including our Salesforce CRM, websites, e-newsletters, publications, and LI presence, drawing on your skills in campaign planning, content development, and analytics to ensure performance and engagement across our growing community.

About You

To be considered as the Head of Marketing and Communications, you will need:

• Experience in a busy marketing team, ideally within a B2B or service-led environment
• Experience with LI and content co-ordination for social platforms
• Experience in campaign planning, e-marketing, analytics, and lead generation
• Familiarity with CMS platforms (e.g. WordPress), Google Analytics, and SEO
• Strong knowledge of Salesforce and CRM-driven campaigns
• Confident copywriting and content development skills
• An understanding of data accuracy, brand consistency, and press/media liaison
• Excellent attention to detail and strong project co-ordination skills
• The ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines simultaneously
  
  

A proactive mindset, positive attitude, and the ability to think creatively and strategically will be essential in this role. Youll be keen to take initiative, make data-led decisions, and represent us with confidence.

Other organisations may call this role Marketing and Communications Manager, Communications Lead, Marketing Campaign Manager, Membership Marketing Manager, or Head of Brand and Communications.

Webrecruit and the Electrical Distributors Association are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if youre ready to take ownership at the heart of a fast-evolving industry as our Head of Marketing and Communications, apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.