Head of Marketing

Job details

Salary £60,180 - £70,204 per annum Contractual hours 36 Basis Full Time Employer House of Commons Additional Information Fixed Term for 2 years with the possibility of extension and/or permanency Job category/type Engagement Date posted 02/07/2026 Job reference REQ000056

What you’ll be doing

As Head of Marketing, you'll lead the strategic marketing function for Participation at the UK Parliament, shaping how people across the UK engage with Parliament's public and commercial services. This is a unique opportunity to influence how millions of people connect with UK democracy from the heart of Parliament.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll develop and deliver an ambitious, insight-led marketing strategy, oversee creative multi-channel campaigns, and drive audience growth, engagement and income. Leading a talented bicameral team, you'll foster a collaborative, high-performing culture while managing budgets, external agencies and campaign performance to maximise impact and return on investment.

Working closely with senior leaders, Members and communications colleagues across both Houses, you'll provide strategic marketing expertise, strengthen stakeholder relationships and help shape Participation's future direction. You'll also champion innovation, oversee marketing during periods of operational change or crisis, and ensure Parliament's brand and messaging are delivered consistently across all channels.

This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of you spending 40% of your time in the office.

Find out more about working at the House of Commons.

Why Join us?

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to:

• Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.
• Enrolment in the excellent Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.

What we’re looking for

• Experience of successfully promoting free and paid-for products and services.
• Ability to effectively lead a diverse marketing team.
• Highly organised and able to take a strategic approach to planning and delivery of long-term initiatives.
• Experience of successfully influencing and building productive working relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Track record of using audience insight to drive strategic marketing decisions and enable better connection with priority audiences.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and provide evidence against criteria 1-4 in the Job Description.

More information on the application process can be found here: Application process - UK Parliament

Additional Information

Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement.

As part of the interview process, you may be asked to complete a test or prepare a presentation. Further information will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

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