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STRATEGIC MARKETING MANAGER
A rare opportunity to shape the future of a standout rural brand
Netherwood Estate is an exciting, high-quality rural business that truly punches above its weight. With a strong and growing reputation, the Estate combines beautiful surroundings with a diversified portfolio that includes luxury holiday lets, creative flower-based workshops and intimate, small-scale events.
We are now seeking a Strategic Marketing Manager to work closely with the business owner to elevate our brand presence, grow awareness, and drive sales across our income streams. This is a rare and exciting opportunity in the area for a creative and strategic marketer who wants to make a tangible impact in a distinctive, values-led business.
The Role
This is a hands-on, ideas-driven role with real scope to shape direction. You will be responsible for managing and developing the customer-facing communications, translating our vision and values into compelling messaging that resonate with our audiences.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing and delivering a clear, strategic marketing plan to support business growth
Increasing brand awareness and strengthening Netherwood Estate’s profile and reputation
Creating engaging, on-brand content across social media and use performance insights to refine and improve engagement and followers
Managing email marketing campaigns, including audience segmentation and performance tracking
Supporting the promotion of holiday lets, workshops and events to drive bookings and sales
Working collaboratively with the business owner, while also being able to take ownership of ideas from concept through to delivery
Ensuring marketing activity is delivered cost-effectively, creatively, on brand and to a high standard
About You
You are a strategic and creative thinker who enjoys working in a collaborative environment but is equally comfortable taking initiative and responsibility. You bring energy, warmth and organisation to everything you do, and you enjoy being part of a close-knit supportive team.
You will ideally have:
Proven experience in a marketing role, with a strong focus on digital and social media
Experience creating, managing and analysing social media content and campaigns
A good understanding of brand, tone of voice and values-led communications
Familiarity with Mailchimp and email marketing best practice
The ability to think strategically while remaining practical and delivery-focused
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
A personable, flexible and proactive approach, with a genuine enthusiasm for creative businesses and rural enterprises
Working Pattern
We envisage this role as part-time (approximately 3 days per week), with flexibility around hours. Some of the role will need to be based on the Estate, but there is scope for hybrid working. This position could be particularly well suited to someone seeking flexibility around other commitments.
Why Join Netherwood Estate?
· A chance to work with a distinctive, high-quality brand in a beautiful rural setting
· Real autonomy and influence in shaping the marketing direction of the business
· A varied and rewarding role spanning hospitality, creativity and events
· A supportive, collaborative working relationship with the business owner
· An opportunity to grow with the business and help define its next chapter
Remuneration
Competitive salary, dependent on experience (part-time). Indicative equivalent £35,000–£45,000 FTE, pro-rated. We are open to discussing hours, structure and remuneration to suit the right person.
How to apply
If you are a creative, strategic marketer looking for a flexible role with purpose, personality and potential, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your CV with a covering letter to office@netherwoodestate.co.uk
Deadline for applications: Due to the volume of applications we have received, we have revised this deadline to midnight on Sunday 18th January 2026
Long list online interviews: w/c 19th January 2026
Short list in-person nterviews: w/c 26th January 2026