Title: Marketing Manager – Digital

Location: Central London

Hybrid: 3 days onsite – 2 days WFH

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + Benefits

We are working in partnership with a midsize (approximately 100 colleagues) , successful D2C retail brand, to hire a versatile Marketing Manager to drive multi‑channel growth across the UK and internationally. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, commercially minded marketer who enjoys blending content, strategy, and performance marketing.

This is a fantastic opportunity as the business are growing rapidly and the role and team will continue to grow in the coming months. There is a very strong team culture of collaboration and employee development.

The Role:

Reporting into the CMO, you’ll lead key digital channels across email, SMS, paid social (managing the paid social agency), affiliates, loyalty, and broader content initiatives.

There is a lot of support with a wider marketing function, a digital team, agencies, creative freelances, and a direct report.

You’ll create high-quality marketing campaigns to increase brand presence and drive D2C sales.

This role would be perfect for a Generalist Marketing Manager with an expertise in Digital Channel management who experience in the retail or ecommerce space who would like to work for a marketing led retailer known for creative products and a loyal customer base.

Key Responsibilities:

• Email and SMS Campaigns – Own weekly campaigns and automated flows, creating engaging content and run A/B tests, defining audience segmentation
• Manage the relationship with the paid social agency
• Optimise Meta, Pinterest, and TikTok campaigns across social media
• Grow and manage the affiliate programme, recruit partners and ensure brand compliance
• Lead the loyalty programme strategy and execution, drive sign-ups, engagement, and repeat purchase

What We’re Looking for:

• Strong multi‑channel marketing management experience
• B2C marketing experience in a broad digital marketing role
• Experience in campaign ideation
• Highly organised, detail‑driven, and confident presenting
• Strong preference for retail / ecommerce / consumer goods industry experience
• Team management experience would be preferable but not essential

If this role is of interest, please apply below!

Social Media Channel & Community Lead

• Rate; Flexible (via umbrella)
• Duration; 6 month initial contract
• Location; Hybrid working, Southampton or Paddington (3x weekly onsite)

Sanderson are partnered with a leading retail brand to identify a Social Media Channel & Community Lead to elevate their brand presence, build engaged communities and create genuine, meaningful connections with audiences.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Social Media Production Specialist

• Rate; Flexible (via umbrella)
• Duration; 6 month initial contract
• Location Hybrid working, Southampton or Paddington (3x weekly onsite)

Sanderson are partnered with a leading retail brand to identify a seasoned Social Media Production Specialist to lead high‑quality content creation across all platforms.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Senior Business Development Manager – Defence

Location: London or Birmingham, Hybrid
Salary: £110,000 – £130,000 per annum (depending on experience) + bonus & benefits

Overview

A senior opportunity for an experienced defence-sector sales leader to drive growth across UK defence manufacturing and aerospace organisations. This role owns the UK go-to-market strategy for defence, leading the pursuit and closure of complex, high-value opportunities aligned to government procurement and compliance frameworks.

You will work across industry, government, and partner ecosystems to develop pipeline, shape solutions, and convert strategic opportunities into long-term revenue.

Responsibilities

Commercial Growth & Go-to-Market

• Own and execute the UK defence go-to-market strategy, aligned to organisational growth objectives.

• Identify, qualify, and develop opportunities within defence manufacturing and aerospace organisations.

• Lead complex sales engagements from initial opportunity through to contract award and commercial close.

• Deliver against agreed revenue targets and pipeline commitments.

Defence Market Engagement

• Maintain strong awareness of UK defence procurement models, policy developments, and government initiatives.

• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging demand within defence digital and IT-enabled solutions.

• Establish and grow relationships across prime contractors, OEMs, government bodies, and delivery partners.

• Develop and manage strategic partnerships to support market entry and scale.

Bid & Contract Leadership

• Lead responses to government tenders, RFPs, and framework opportunities.

• Shape commercial propositions in collaboration with technical, delivery, and pre-sales teams.

• Support contract negotiation, pricing strategy, and deal governance through to signature.

Internal & Group Alignment

• Act as the UK defence commercial lead, coordinating sales activity across internal stakeholders.

• Provide market insight, pipeline visibility, and GTM updates to senior leadership.

• Ensure all opportunities align with regulatory, compliance, and security requirements.

Required Experience

• Significant experience selling solutions into the UK defence and aerospace sector.

• Demonstrated success managing government procurement processes and long, complex sales cycles.

• Proven ability to close high-value, multi-stakeholder deals within regulated environments.

• Experience engaging defence manufacturers, prime contractors, or government customers.

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Sampling Co-ordinator

• Rate; £200 (via umbrella)
• Location; Paddington (3x per week onsite)
• Duration; 6 month initial – likely to be a rolling contract with permanent opportunities

Sanderson are currently partnered with a global and leading retail brand, to identify a Junior Marketing professional or recent graduate to manage the end-to-end execution of product sampling campaigns, designed to generate authentic customer reviews and drive brand advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver product sampling campaigns from end to end.
• Maintain a campaign calendar to track delivery and key milestones.
• Brief and manage third-party agencies.
• Build sampling forecasts and ensure alignment with campaign needs.
• Create reports on sample reviews via Excel.

Experience required;

• 3+ years within a marketing team
• Familiarity with customer review or sampling platforms.

If this is of interest, please apply online with an updated CV attached!

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Employee Engagement Lead – Culture, Comms and Learning Development

London – Hybrid (2 days a week in the office)

£60,000 – £65,000 + Bonus + Strong benefits package

Help shape the culture of an innovative organisation

Our client, a leading, innovative name in Finance Technology, are looking to hire an Engagement and Learning lead to help them continue to drive improvements in Culture and Values, Employee Engagement, Learning, and Corporate Social Responsibility.

This is a hands-on generalist comms role.

This would be a fantastic role for someone who is looking to make a difference with a supportive team in a purpose-led organisation and has experience across Engagement and Colleague Development. They are a well-funded business who are continuing to innovate and transform following successes in their space.

There’s a big focus in the business in investing in continuing to improve Colleague Wellbeing, Learning so someone who wants to innovate rather than keep things as they are would be a great fit.

What You’ll Do:

• Manage internal communications across a variety of channels
• Support culture and engagement initiatives such as ED&I, volunteering, and employee events
• Run engagement surveys and support follow-up actions
• Plan and lead Town Hall meetings, briefings, and staff events
• Support leaders with clear, engaging internal communications.
• Help deliver CSR initiatives
• Work with teams to identify learning needs and deliver practical solutions
• Act as a trusted partner for learning, culture, and engagement

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in Employee Engagement within a similar sized business would be highly desirable (50 – 100)
• Experience working on the HR / Culture / Engagement side of communications
• Experience delivering engagement initiatives and internal communications
• Confident presenting both in-person and online
• Comfortable using digital tools, especially SharePoint
• Experience supporting ED&I, volunteering, or CSR initiatives
• A bonus if you’ve worked in an innovative SME e.g. in tech, fintech or professional services business

Process: 2 stage interview process

If this role is of interest, please apply below or send your CV to [email protected]

Role: Marketing Manager – B2B
Rate: £400 p/d Inside IR35
Location: London HQ – 2 days p/w on site
Duration: 2 months
Hours: 4 days p/w / 30 hours p/w

We’re looking for a Marketing Manager to join our Marcomms Team on primarily working on an Energy project. The Marketing and Communication Manager is responsible for developing and delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns to promote a flagship programme to raise awareness and profile amongst key stakeholders as well as generate relevant leads.

Experience Required:

• Broad experience across B2B marketing
• Some experience working with or developing brand and branding initiatives
• Strong content creation and copywriting skills (comms, email campaigns, marketing content)
• Experience supporting or managing video and visual content
• Proven ability to manage supplier and agency relationships
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain brand consistency

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and implement corporate brand guidelines to ensure consistency across all marketing materials
• Create and manage content including written content, communications, and email campaigns
• Support and coordinate videography projects, working with internal teams and external suppliers
• Plan and deliver B2B marketing campaigns aligned to business objectives
• Manage relationships with external suppliers and agencies, ensuring quality, timelines, and budgets are met
• Work closely with internal stakeholders across the business, providing marketing support and guidance
• Ensure all marketing outputs align with brand, messaging, and tone of voice
• Track and report on marketing activity performance where appropriate

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Financial Administrator

Location: Northwich, Cheshire

Contract Type: 6 Month FTC

A leading wealth and investments provider is on the lookout for a proactive and detail driven Financial Administrator to join their Closures team on a fixed term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual at the early stages of their financial and administrative career, or seeking a fresh challenge, to gain valuable experience in a dynamic and supportive environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Ensure accurate and timely execution of account and portfolio closure processes for clients.
• Act as the primary point of contact and take ownership of all closure-related activities.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to facilitate smooth and efficient completion of closures.
• Participate in issue resolution and contribute to effective problem-solving.
• Escalate concerns and potential risks promptly to management for review and action.
• Consistently uphold the organisation’s core values and business principles in all interactions.

What we’re looking for:

• Prior experience in financial services field, ideally within wealth management, with exposure to diverse investment products and platforms. (This is desirable but not essential!)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the full Microsoft Office suite, including Teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail across both system-based and manual processes.
• Ability to work efficiently and accurately under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with the capability to work independently when required.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and willingness to work additional hours during peak periods.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

If you’re interested in the above and would like to learn more, contact [email protected] to find out more!

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Senior Category Manager – SC Cleared

Duration: 12 Months
Rate: £450-£550 Outside IR35
Clearance: SC Clearance
Location: Reading 3 days per week

We’re looking for a commercially sharp Category Manager to own and deliver category strategies across a defined portfolio. You’ll balance short-term savings with long-term value, drive competitive sourcing, and build strong, performance-led supplier relationships that directly support the organisation’s wider objectives.

This is a role for someone who’s confident operating in complexity – shaping strategy, leading sourcing activity end-to-end, and providing commercial assurance across high-value, high-risk contracts.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Own and deliver category strategies, aligned to business priorities, cost efficiency targets, and long-term value creation

• Lead complex sourcing activity end to end – RFx, supplier evaluation, negotiation, contract award and handover

• Act as the commercial lead for your categories, providing contractual and commercial assurance throughout the lifecycle

• Manage and develop key and critical suppliers, driving performance, managing risk, and unlocking additional value

• Lead supplier engagement at senior levels, including Management and Executive Business Reviews

• Embed robust supplier segmentation, performance management, and risk mitigation practices

• Provide market insight, benchmarking, and business intelligence to inform category decisions

• Forecast spend, manage commercial risk, and assess the impact of change across contracts

• Work closely with internal stakeholders and service centres to ensure seamless delivery and governance

What You’ll Bring

• Strong experience in category management and strategic sourcing

• Proven ability to manage high-value, complex contracts and supplier relationships

• Commercially astute, with a clear understanding of total cost of ownership and lifecycle value

• Confident stakeholder manager, able to influence at all levels

• Experience working within structured procurement or category management frameworks

• A proactive, delivery-focused mindset with strong commercial judgement

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Senior Procurement Lead – Real Estate, Facilities, Office Services

Starting ASAP

6 Months initially – high likelihood of extension

London base – very flexible on home working but will need to attend London office on occasion

£575 – £650 a day inside IR35

2 stage Interview Process – Virtual

The Role

We have an urgent requirement for an experienced Procurement Senior Manager with strong Real Estate and Office Services category expertise to join a large, complex, global professional services organisation. This is a leadership role within procurement, operating across EMEA with global stakeholder exposure.

The role offers flexible hybrid working, senior-level stakeholder engagement, and the opportunity to lead high-value, strategically critical procurement initiatives within a global environment.

You will provide global leadership across one or more Real Estate and Office Services master category strategies, lead complex sourcing and contract negotiations, and act as a trusted advisor to senior procurement and business leaders. In addition, you will mentor and develop team members while driving continuous improvement across category management, supplier performance, and commercial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global and EMEA-focused category strategies for Real Estate and Office Services
• Own and manage key strategic supplier relationships at regional and global level
• Independently lead complex sourcing and contract negotiations, while guiding wider team delivery
• Manage and develop procurement team members, providing coaching and oversight
• Analyse spend, supplier performance, and market data to identify risks, opportunities, and trends
• Advise senior leadership on category strategy, market developments, and procurement priorities
• Drive continuous improvement through process optimisation, technology, and data-led insights
• Collaborate across multiple business units and geographies in a highly matrixed environment

We Are Looking For:

• Significant experience in a senior Procurement or Category Management role within a large, complex organisation
• Experience managing a small team is essential.
• Strong specialist experience within Real Estate, Facilities, Office Services or Construction-related categories
• Proven track record of leading complex sourcing initiatives and contract negotiations
• Experience managing teams and influencing senior stakeholders and executives
• Strong understanding of category execution, sourcing methodologies, and master category strategy
• Ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments and drive clarity and outcomes
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
• International or EMEA experience is highly desirable

This role would suit a confident, commercially minded procurement professional who can operate at pace, manage multiple priorities, and deliver value across both cost and risk in a global environment.

If this role is of interest, please apply below!