Marketing Manager

Marketing Manager Exeter (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) £35k – £40k + Performance Bonus (c £5k per year)

Ark Recruitment is growing, and we’re looking for a commercially minded, hands‑on Marketing Manager to help drive the next phase of our growth journey across the UK, US and Europe.

We’re a fast‑growing recruitment business specialising in events, media, marketing, sales and commercial hiring, partnering with ambitious businesses ranging from scale‑ups through to established global brands.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of marketing within a growing business, bring fresh ideas to the table, and make a genuine impact on brand growth, lead generation and commercial performance.

As Marketing Manager, you’ll lead and execute the company’s marketing strategy across digital channels, helping to strengthen brand presence, generate inbound leads, and support business growth.

This is a broad, hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys combining strategic thinking with day‑to‑day delivery. You’ll work closely with the leadership team and sales function, helping to identify target markets, improve marketing performance, and generate high‑quality MQLs.

You’ll have the opportunity to shape how the brand evolves as the business continues expanding internationally.

• Develop and execute multi‑channel B2B marketing campaigns
• Drive inbound lead generation and support MQL creation for the sales team
• Manage and optimise website performance and user journeys via Word Press
• Support SEO strategy and ongoing website optimisation
• Manage organic and paid social campaigns across Linked In and Meta
• Create and manage email marketing campaigns, including A/B testing and audience segmentation
• Maintain and optimise CRM/database marketing activity
• Produce engaging visual and written content using Canva and other digital tools
• Monitor campaign performance and provide insight‑driven recommendations
• Help shape and grow the company’s brand presence across UK, US and European markets

We’re looking for a proactive, commercially aware marketing professional who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, growing environment.

You’ll likely bring:

• 3–5 years’ experience within a digital marketing role
• Strong B2B marketing experience
• Proven experience supporting lead generation and business growth
• Hands‑on experience with SEO and website optimisation
• Experience managing Word Press websites
• Strong understanding of organic and paid social media campaigns
• Email marketing experience including segmentation and A/B testing
• Experience working with CRM/database marketing systems
• Confidence using Canva and digital content tools
• A strategic mindset combined with a hands‑on approach
• Experience with in a start‑up or scale‑up environment would be highly advantageous, alongside any exposure to AIO or AI‑driven marketing strategies.

• £35k–£40k salary + performance‑based bonus
• Hybrid working (3 days onsite in Exeter)
• Opportunity to shape and grow a brand in a scaling business
• High level of autonomy and ownership
• Collaborative, ambitious and entrepreneurial culture
• Genuine opportunity to make a visible impact on business growth
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays
• Gym membership
• Bupa health insurance – post probation

If you’re a creative and commercially focused marketer looking for a role where you can genuinely influence growth and build something exciting, we’d love to hear from you.