Marketing Director

Valarian Technologies Limited; City of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in the UK is seeking a Marketing Director to develop and execute branding strategies, lead a marketing team, and oversee digital marketing initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in senior marketing roles, particularly in technology. The role offers a competitive salary, equity grants, and hybrid work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity grants

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Private Medical Insurance coverage

Generous holiday calendar and PTO

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Marketing Director or equivalent senior marketing leadership role.
• Demonstrated success in developing marketing strategies that drive growth.
• Experience leading and scaling cross‑functional marketing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing strategy to strengthen brand awareness.
• Lead a high‑performing marketing department.
• Oversee digital marketing efforts including SEO and social media.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Creative storytelling

Digital marketing channels

Analytics and performance measurement

Collaboration skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or related field

Job description

Overview

Valarian Technologies is a dual‑use technology company building critical tools to safeguard the future in an era of evolving global security challenges. We re‑think security beyond traditional military domains, addressing asymmetric threats that impact our technological advantage, economic strength, and democratic institutions. At our core, we are driven by a shared mission and a belief in making a tangible impact on our world.

Position Title

Marketing Director

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall marketing strategy to strengthen brand awareness and drive growth across all channels.
• Lead a high‑performing marketing department across brand, digital, content, and communications disciplines.
• Design and manage integrated marketing campaigns that generate qualified leads and nurture customer relationships.
• Oversee digital marketing efforts, including SEO, SEM, social media, email, and website optimisation to improve engagement and conversion.
• Collaborate with the sales and product teams to align go‑to‑market strategies, product launches, and messaging.
• Establish and track KPIs for campaign performance, customer acquisition, and ROI; present insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Manage the marketing budget effectively, ensuring spend is optimised to deliver measurable results.
• Drive brand consistency and storytelling across all marketing and communication touchpoints.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, technologies, and competitor activity to identify opportunities for innovation and differentiation.
• Represent the voice of the customer, shaping messaging and strategies that resonate with target audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Marketing Director, Head of Marketing, or equivalent senior marketing leadership role ideally within the technology industry.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing marketing strategies that drive growth and brand visibility.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing channels, analytics, and performance measurement tools.
• Experience leading and scaling cross‑functional marketing teams.
• Excellent strategic thinking and creative storytelling skills.
• Ability to translate data insights into actionable marketing decisions.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with sales, product, and executive teams.
• Exceptional communication and leadership abilities, with a passion for developing talent and fostering innovation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field (MBA a plus).

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity grants.
• UK roles include enhanced employer pension contributions.
• US roles include 401(k) retirement savings plan – traditional and Roth.
• For US roles, we offer comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans at little to no cost to you.
• For UK roles, we cover the full cost of the Private Medical Insurance (PMI premium for employee and dependents.
• Basic Life / AD&D and long‑term disability insurance 100% covered by Valarian.
• Hybrid work arrangements are managed at team level.
• Generous holiday calendar and PTO.
• Relocation assistance (depending on role eligibility).

Equal Opportunity

Valarian Technologies Limited is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran, amnesty, or any other legally protected characteristic. We are committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process and providing employment opportunities to all applicants. Decision recruitment, hiring, and employment are based solely on qualifications, skills, and experience relevant to the job requirements.

Seniority Level

Director

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Marketing and Sales

Industries

Software Development

Notes

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analysing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgement. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.