Marketing Manager

United Kingdom Accreditation Service Limited; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An accreditation body in the UK is seeking an experienced Marketing Manager to lead high-impact marketing initiatives that elevate brand awareness and drive demand. The ideal candidate will have direct experience in the Testing, Inspection and Certification sector, strong communication skills, and the ability to foster relationships with stakeholders. Responsibilities include developing integrated marketing campaigns, managing social media strategy, and analysing performance for continuous improvement. This role offers a collaborative environment focusing on equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing marketing activity within a Testing, Inspection or Certification environment.
• Ability to influence stakeholders effectively.
• Willingness to learn and support team success.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver and optimise integrated marketing campaigns.
• Foster relationships with stakeholders and external agencies.
• Lead social media strategy with targeted advertising.
• Analyse campaign performance for continuous improvement.

Skills

Direct experience in the Testing, Inspection and Certification sector

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Strategic thinking and hands-on delivery

Excellent organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Job description

UKAS is looking for an experienced Marketing Manager to shape, lead and deliver high-impact marketing initiatives that elevate our brand, drive demand and raise awareness of our services, and enhance external communications.

We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates with direct experience in the Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) sector, preferably within an accredited organisation, who understand the complexities and opportunities within this highly specialised market.

What you’ll do

• Develop, deliver and optimise integrated marketing campaigns that build brand awareness
• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, industry bodies, partners and external agencies
• Create and execute demand-generation programmes across multiple sectors
• Lead our social media strategy, managing content creation, scheduling and targeted advertising
• Produce high-quality, engaging content — from compelling copy to clear storyboards
• Analyse campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations for continuous improvement

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience managing marketing activity within a Testing, Inspection or Certification environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence effectively
• A balance of strategic thinking and hands‑on delivery
• A confident, articulate and collaborative working style
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and work under pressure
• A proactive mindset, willingness to learn and enthusiasm for supporting team success

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Fostering a Culture of Belonging

UKAS is proud to be the United Kingdom’s sole Accreditation Body. We wouldn’t be able to do what we do without a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences. UKAS is committed to promoting a culture of belonging and values the differences and uniqueness that everyone brings to the organisation.

We welcome candidates across all types of backgrounds, circumstances, and identities to support our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) commitments.

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