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Hire a Marketing Manager

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How To Hire A Marketing Manager.

Hiring the right Marketing Manager can have a direct impact on your business growth, brand positioning, and lead generation performance.

At Get Recruited, we are a specialist marketing recruitment agency, supporting businesses across the UK in hiring experienced Marketing Managers who can deliver measurable results.

We work closely with SMEs, scale-ups, and long established organisations to deliver tailored marketing recruitment solutions, helping you secure the right Marketing Manager quickly, efficiently, and with long-term success in mind.

What Is a Marketing Manager?

A Marketing Manager develops and oversees strategies that promote a company’s products, services, or brand to support overall business growth. They lead marketing campaigns from planning through execution, manage budgets, and analyse market and customer trends to guide decisions. They also coordinate with creative, sales, and other teams to ensure consistent messaging and effective results that increase customer engagement and brand visibility.

Our Experience in Marketing Manager Recruitment.

As one of the UK’s top marketing recruitment agencies, we have extensive experience in marketing recruitment, supporting businesses across a wide range of sectors, organisational structures, and growth stages.

We understand the realities of hiring a Marketing Manager in today’s market, including candidate shortages, demand for Ai & Automation expertise, rising salary expectations, and the increasing requirement for commercially focused marketing professionals.

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    Placed 2500+ Marketing Professionals across the UK

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    Achieved an average time-to-fill of 14 days

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    Built partnerships with SMEs through to International firms

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    Supported 1000+ businesses with Marketing Manager hires

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Why Businesses Choose Get Recruited.

Choosing the right marketing recruitment partner can make a significant difference to your Marketing Manager hiring success. Businesses choose us because we deliver more than just candidates, we deliver results. As a leading marketing recruitment agency, we offer specialist marketing manager recruitment expertise across all levels, alongside access to passive candidates who aren’t actively applying for roles. Our strong UK-wide network of Marketing Managers enables us to connect you with high-quality talent quickly.

With a proven ability to deliver hires within tight timeframes, we take a consultative, tailored approach aligned to your business goals. We don’t just match Marketing Management CVs, we focus on long-term fit, ensuring every candidate aligns with both your technical requirements and wider commercial objectives.

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What Does a Marketing Manager Do?

A Marketing Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and optimising marketing activity that supports business growth. In practice, the role blends strategy and execution, often sitting between senior leadership and hands-on delivery teams.

A strong Marketing Manager will typically:

  • Own multi-channel marketing strategy and campaign planning

  • Manage paid, organic, email, and content marketing activity

  • Work closely with sales teams to generate qualified leads

  • Oversee budgets and ensure ROI across campaigns

  • Analyse performance data and optimise activity based on results

  • Manage agencies, freelancers, or internal marketing teams

UK Marketing Manager Salary Guide for 2026.

Marketing Manager Salary expectations vary depending on experience, location, and company size. In competitive markets, salaries may increase, particularly for candidates with strong digital, CRM, or leadership experience.

Typical UK Wide Marketing Manager Salary ranges include:

  • Marketing Manager: £45,000 – £70,000

  • Senior Marketing Manager / Head of Marketing: £70,000 – £100,000+

👉 For a more detailed breakdown, see our London Marketing Salary Guide.

2026 Marketing Manager Hiring Trends.

Based on our experience in UK Marketing Manager recruitment, we’re seeing several key trends which are key to attracting and securing the right Marketing Manager.

  • Increased demand for Marketing Managerswithin growing SMEs and scale-ups

  • A shift towards data-driven, performance-focused marketing roles

  • Strong demand for candidates with digital, CRM, and multi-channel experience

  • Rising demand for AI skills and AI-driven marketing roles

  • Rising salary expectations driven by competition for experienced talent

  • Continued demand for hybrid and flexible working

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Why Hiring the Right Marketing Manager Matters.

A great Marketing Manager doesn’t just “run marketing”, they connect marketing activity directly to revenue. The impact of a strong hire includes:

  • More consistent lead generation

  • Better conversion rates from campaigns

  • Stronger brand positioning in competitive markets

  • More efficient marketing spend

  • Faster execution of growth initiatives

A poor Marketing Manager hire, on the other hand, often leads to inconsistent results, wasted budget, and a lack of strategic direction.

When should you hire a Marketing Manager?

For many businesses, hiring a Marketing Manager is a critical step in scaling marketing activity and driving consistent growth. The exact mix depends on your business size, but the core expectation is consistent: they should turn marketing activity into measurable commercial outcomes. You’re likely ready to hire a Marketing Manager if:

  • Marketing activity is inconsistent or reactive

  • You’re relying too heavily on agencies without internal direction

  • Your founder or leadership team is still owning marketing

  • You need more structured lead generation or demand generation

  • You’re scaling and need consistent execution across channels

If your business is growing but marketing isn’t keeping pace, this is usually the role that bridges that gap.

What to Look for When Hiring a Marketing Manager.

Finding the right Marketing Manager requires more than just technical ability. Key qualities to look for include:

  • Strong strategic, campaign and budget planning experience

  • Proven ability across digital and performance marketing channels

  • Data-driven mindset with a focus on ROI

  • Commercial awareness and alignment with business goals

  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

We work closely with clients to define these requirements, shape your Marketing Manager Job Description and identify Marketing Manager candidates who can deliver both immediate impact and long-term value.

What Our Clients Say.​

Thrilled with the outstanding service! Get Recruited connected me with excellent Marketing Manager Seamless support throughout. Highly recommend for employers and marketing job seekers.

- Managing Director, Technology Business

“​Chloe was extremely helpful, friendly and efficient with our marketing recruitment needs. I could not thank her enough for her help and support.

- Marketing Director, Activewear Company

Marketing Manager Frequently Asked Questions

Should I use a recruitment agency to hire a Marketing Manager?

Using a recruitment agency, like Get Recruited, can significantly improve your chances of hiring the right Marketing Manager quickly. Top marketing recruitment agencies provide access to pre-qualified, often passive candidates, saving you time and reducing hiring risk. A specialist partner also brings market insight, helping you secure stronger candidates and make more informed hiring decisions.

How long does it take to hire a Marketing Manager?

Most Marketing Manager roles are filled within 1 to 4 weeks, depending on your requirements, location, and the level of experience needed. In competitive markets, timelines can extend slightly, but with a targeted search and access to passive candidates, we’re often able to deliver a shortlist within a few days.

How much does it cost to hire a Marketing Manager?

Recruitment costs vary depending on the role, salary level, and hiring model (retained or contingent). We provide transparent, tailored pricing based on your requirements. Partnering with a specialist recruitment agency often reduces overall hiring costs by improving candidate quality and significantly shortening time-to-hire.

What experience should a Marketing Manager have?

A strong Marketing Manager should have experience across campaign planning, digital marketing channels, and performance analysis, along with a clear understanding of how marketing supports business growth. Many businesses look for candidates with industry experience, team management capability, and a proven track record of delivering measurable results.

Do you recruit Marketing Managers across the UK?

Yes, we support businesses across the UK, including Manchester, London, Liverpool, and surrounding regions, as well as more rural locations. Our network and proactive search approach allow us to source high-quality marketing candidates nationwide, even in areas where candidate availability may be more limited.

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Written by Chloe Marsh.

Chloe Marsh - Get Recruited's Managing Director

Chloe Marsh | Managing Director & UK Marketing Recruitment Specialist | Get Recruited

Chloe is the Managing Directorat Get Recruited, supporting businesses across the UK with their recruitment needs, specialising in marketing recruitment, with a focus on helping businesses hire Marketing Managers and other key marketing professionals.

She supports clients across a range of sectors and of all sizes, from SMEs to growing organisations, supporting them in hiring high-quality marketing professionals across all levels.

She takes a consultative approach to recruitment, helping businesses define their hiring requirements, understand market conditions, and attract the right talent in competitive markets.

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