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Hope & Glory is delighted to be working with Scope in their search for a contemporary marketing professional to join them as a Marketing Manager. This is a full-time, permanent position located in their stunning head office space in Hawthorn.

Scope is a not-for-profit organisation supporting individuals with physical, intellectual and multiple disabilities and developmental delays to achieve their goals, providing services to thousands of people across more than 100 locations. Operating within the new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) environment, Scope is on a journey to evolve its marketing capabilities – this position will be critical in helping to shape that evolution and growth.

As the Marketing Manager, you will develop the strategic marketing direction to inform the marketing campaigns.

You will undertake a range of activities including (but not limited to):
Develop contemporary acquisition and retention marketing initiatives
Manage local area marketing
Conduct market research and consolidate existing market and competitor intelligence
Develop a deep understanding of current industry trends and identify emerging market needs
Determine brand positioning using a customer-centric lens
Oversee corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations

To be considered for this role, your application likely shows the following:
Strong people leadership expertise across cross-functional teams.
Significant marketing, brand and communications expertise, ideally within the not-for-profit or health sector.
Contemporary knowledge of utilising data analytics and research
Strong strategic capability coupled with the ability to execute
Demonstrated experience in establishing positive stakeholder relationships both internally and externally
Effective project management and organisation skills
The ability to work in a complex, fast-paced operating environment
Relevant degree qualifications in marketing, communications or a related discipline.

You will be joining a dedicated and hard-working culture at a significant time in their evolution. You are a qualified and hands-on practitioner who is prepared to roll up your sleeves and support the organisation through a period of significant transformation. The hallmarks of your interpersonal style are maturity, resilience, creativity and authenticity.

We ask that you please consider your suitability against the criteria outlined above and then apply online. All applications will be acknowledged, and your interest will be treated in strictest confidence.

Please note that as part of Hope & Glory's standard pre-employment process, background checking including criminal history, qualifications verification and rights to work checks will be conducted. A Working with Children Check is also a requirement for this organisation.

As Scope’s retained recruitment partner, all direct and third-party applications will be redirected back to Hope & Glory for assessment.

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This full-time 12-month contract position offers the right candidate a greenfield opportunity to create and implement the overall communications strategy for this leading communications solution company. This strategy will engage with internal and external stakeholders to increase brand and product awareness during a significant period of growth.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will be given the opportunity to make this role yours in an organisation that is growing and evolving rapidly.

You will be experienced in working with a blue-collar workforce and possess a proactive approach to communications. You are prepared to roll up your sleeves and do the work independently to influence and support the organisation’s strategic vision and direction.

You may undertake a range of communications activities including (but not limited to):

• Creating and developing communication strategies and processes for sales enablement and increased employee engagement

• Identify and market the core strengths of each product and category for internal and external stakeholders

• Create a consistent brand strategy, consolidating acquisition brands

• Create and develop clear and consistent messaging for defined sales support initiatives

• Manage and coordinate product launches consistent with sales and technical enablement activities

• Development of communications and content delivery strategies

• Manage and respond to media and public relations enquiries and identify proactive opportunities

To be considered for this role, your application likely shows the following:

• A proven track record of delivering successful communications strategies, particularly targeting a blue collar market(s)

• Success in delivering both traditional and digital campaigns

• Highly developed writing, editing, presentation and research skills

• Experience working with in-house and agency-based designers and managing the delivery of project within strict deadlines

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate with confidence

• Tertiary degree in communications

• Experience in a highly technical or engineering based business with exposure to a blue-collar workforce would be well regarded.

The hallmarks of your interpersonal style are maturity, resilience, passion and a genuine, authentic approach in all your stakeholder interactions. You will also be required to travel nationally on a regular basis.

We ask that you please consider your suitability against the criteria outlined above and then apply online. All applications will be acknowledged, and your interest will be treated in strictest confidence.

Please note that as part of Hope & Glory's standard pre-employment process, background checking including criminal history, qualifications verification and rights to work checks will be conducted. A general medical examination and standard drug and alcohol testing is also required by the client for this role, in line with industry regulation.

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