Marketing Director

Marketing Director – Flagship Tech Event

We're proud to be partnering with a global events business to find a Marketing Director for one of the UK’s most influential and fastest-growing technology festivals. This high-profile event brings together global leaders, innovators, investors, and policymakers to celebrate the power of technology to drive progress. It’s a key platform for the UK tech community and a hub for new ideas, partnerships, and growth.

As Marketing Director, you’ll define and deliver the strategy that drives audience engagement and commercial success for the event. You’ll lead a talented marketing team, develop high-impact campaigns, and collaborate across content, sales, and partnerships to strengthen the brand’s position globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the marketing strategy for the flagship tech event and wider founders portfolio
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of marketing professionals
• Own the data and analytics strategy, improving insight, performance, and integration across platforms
• Deliver innovative, customer-first digital marketing campaigns that maximise reach and ROI
• Build and manage strategic partnership marketing plans
• Oversee creative development and ensure all collateral reflects brand values and quality standards
• Define and track KPIs to measure campaign success and inform future planning
• Manage budgets, resources, and project timelines effectively

About You

• Proven experience leading marketing within large-scale B2B events or exhibitions
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical and creative abilities
• Deep understanding of digital marketing and audience growth strategies
• A passion for technology and innovation
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working (3+ days per week in London office)
• 25 days annual leave (rising with service) plus birthday leave
• Private medical cover and flexible personal benefits
• Share schemes and matched charity fundraising
• Volunteering days and strong commitment to inclusion and wellbeing
• Career development opportunities within a global network

If you’re a strategic, forward-thinking marketing leader ready to drive growth for one of the UK’s most exciting tech events, we’d love to hear from you.

DNA is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Although we try to respond to all applications, unfortunately, due to the high number we receive, we are unable to respond to all of those who are unsuccessful. 

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