Are you interested in joining a leading design and build company specialising in timber playground equipment? TouchWood is seeking a passionate and experienced Marketing Manager to oversee all aspects of marketing for a fixed-term maternity cover contract (13 months).
About Us
We are Touchwood Play, a leading innovator in the world of children’s play. We design, build and manufacture bespoke children’s play spaces across the UK and increasingly overseas. Since 2002 we have been working with a broad range of organisations including theme parks, visitor attractions, farm parks, zoos, schools and local authorities. Every project is different, and our team works closely with clients to create play spaces that suit their setting and the people who use them.
The Role
As Marketing Manager, you’ll lead TouchWood’s marketing and PR, helping build our profile in the UK and internationally and supporting sales and new enquiries. You’ll manage marketing activities, keep our website and project stories up to date, and use Google Analytics and HubSpot to track results and identify opportunities. You’ll also work with external agencies to improve our visibility across SEO, PPC and AI-powered search.
Reporting to the Managing Director, you’ll be our main in-house marketing contact and work closely with colleagues across Sales, Product Development, Design, Planning, Finance and Operations. Specialist SEO, PPC and website development support will be provided by external agencies.
This is a full-time, fixed-term maternity cover role for approximately 13 months. The role is based at our Bristol woodyard office, beside Ashton Court, and involves occasional travel to client sites, meetings and events, including some overnight stays.
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver the marketing strategy setting short, mid and long-term objectives
- Coordinate our marketing and PR activity, keeping our brand and messaging consistent
- Write and edit engaging copy for our website, social channels, emails, brochures, case studies and other communications
- Oversee and manage the marketing budget
- Plan and manage content for our Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn channels.
- Project manage any tradeshows, exhibitions or fairs
- Create engaging email marketing campaigns using Hubspot and Apollo.io
- Work with clients to develop case studies, and arrange professional photography and videography
- Manage our external SEO and PPC agencies, review their work on improving TouchWood’s visibility and reach across search engines and AI-powered search tools, and use Google Analytics and other reporting tools to understand performance
- Review and proofread client proposals and other materials, making sure they’re clear, accurate and well presented
- Support with internal communications and keep relevant colleagues informed about marketing activity
- Positively represent the company, developing relationships and communicating updates with the appropriate stakeholders internally and externally
- Ensure all correspondence (written and verbal) is to the highest standard
Requirements – essential:
- Proven experience in a marketing management role, with strong project management skills
- Excellent writing and communication skills, with a good eye for detail.
- Skilled and confident communicator, with excellent stakeholder management skills
- Demonstrable ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
- Creative eye – you know what looks right and what doesn’t!
- A good understanding of effective social media marketing
- Highly organised with the ability to effectively prioritise own workload
- Experience using a CRM such as HubSpot, analytics tools such as Google Analytics 4, and a website CMS such as WordPress.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office
- Ability to confidently liaise with stakeholders in a friendly, professional manner
Requirements – desirable:
- Experience in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign
- Experience in photo and video editing
- A qualification in marketing is a strong advantage
In return, you will join a supportive team creating extraordinary play spaces across the UK and internationally. As an integral part of a company with ambitious growth plans, you’ll enjoy a collaborative and friendly work environment.
- £38,500-£45,000 per year, depending on experience
- Full-time, fixed-term contract (13 months)
- Office-based in Bristol
- 22 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays
- Free on-site parking
- Casual dress
- Regular company social events
- Access to the national Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to emma.jones@touchwoodplay.com
Application deadline: Friday 23 October 2027
