Marketing Lead

We are an independent and agile strategic communications consultancy. For over 10 years, we’ve delivered exceptional work for individuals and organisations worldwide, from Forbes, Maybourne Hotels and Kering, to DAZN, Aegon, and News UK.

We’re small enough to give clients our full attention, yet big enough to handle the most ambitious and high‑stakes briefs. Our dynamic and deeply connected team works across corporate communications, crisis management, and public affairs.

Our structure enables us to deliver fully integrated, data and behaviour‑driven campaigns, regularly working with blended client teams spanning comms, marketing, sales and the most senior decision‑makers and strategists. We’re committed to creating a team atmosphere fuelled by learning, unafraid to take new paths and ask hard questions, while always putting the commercial objectives of our clients first.

No templated thinking, no assumptions, just smart, expansive thinking and creative solutions that make an impact.

We believe in empowering our people with freedom and autonomy, supporting innovation and providing tailored growth opportunities and having fun along the way. Diversity of thought and background fuels our creativity and collaboration, and we’re committed to building an inclusive, connected culture where everyone can belong and thrive.

At Hawthorn, our focus is on creating exceptional outcomes for clients by fostering a culture where our people can thrive. We provide the trust, resources, and flexibility they need to innovate and deliver excellence. If you’re seeking a dynamic environment that values creativity, ambition, and entrepreneurial spirit; offers diverse and challenging opportunities; fosters continuous learning; and encourages collaboration among big thinkers, then Hawthorn is the place for you.

• Creative: You are an innovative thinker who brings originality and flair to every challenge.
• Ambitious: You are driven and passionate, with an unwavering commitment to achieving both your personal goals and the company’s objectives.
• Entrepreneurial: You are a proactive self‑starter, always looking to build networks and capitalize on new opportunities.
• Collaborative: You are a dedicated team player who supports colleagues, builds strong partnerships, and is committed to helping others succeed while delivering impactful results.
• Connected: You excel at forging and maintaining strong relationships, ensuring that ideas and opportunities flow smoothly within the team and with clients.

As our Marketing Lead, you will play a central role in shaping and delivering Hawthorn’s marketing activity, translating business priorities into impactful campaigns, content and initiatives that strengthen brand awareness, engagement and growth, with a heavy focus on digital channels.

Working closely with Partners, the Head of Digital and other senior stakeholders, you will act as an internal marketing adviser, helping to refine ideas, identify opportunities and develop integrated marketing approaches that support business objectives. You will be expected to operate with a high degree of autonomy, taking broad objectives or early‑stage concepts and turning them into clear, actionable plans that deliver measurable results.

The role spans the full marketing lifecycle, from planning and campaign development through to content creation, events, thought leadership and performance evaluation. Combining strategic thinking with hands‑on delivery, you will lead activity from concept to execution, collaborating with specialist colleagues where required while maintaining responsibility ownership of outcomes.

Alongside supporting Hawthorn’s own growth ambitions, you will also contribute marketing insight and expertise to client‑facing opportunities, helping to develop creative and effective approaches that deliver value for clients.

This is a unique opportunity which allows you to play the role both of in‑house marketing lead, as well as experience agency life by serving as a consultant to our clients who have marketing and digital comms briefs.

• Lead the development and execution of Hawthorn’s…