Head of Marketing - Thorn Lighting Head of Marketing - Thorn Lighting Spennymoor or Chalfont St Peter, UK SpotLIGHT of the job The Head of Marketing for Thorn Lighting is responsible for driving the global marketing strategy and brand positioning across all product lines and application areas, with a particular focus on strengthening Thorn’s presence in both outdoor and indoor lighting, as well as connected and digital solutions. Responsibilities You should ensure seamless alignment and collaboration between Brand Marketing, Application Management, Product Management, other functions within the brand. You will enable a consistent, customer-driven approach from product conception through to market launch. You will ensure full alignment with Head of Marketing Zumtobel Brand, Group Corporate Communications, Customer Experience Management and Field Marketing across all clusters and countries. You are to be responsible for developing and executing the global marketing and campaign strategy that supports Thorn’s sustainable growth within the Zumtobel Group. Drive demand generation, creation of knowledge-based materials, managing product launches, all whilst ensuring strong return on marketing investment across all regions and channels. Lead the team of our marketing professionals and be accountable for the commercial success and profitability of the brand’s portfolio, ensuring that Thorn continues to deliver meaningful, application-led lighting solutions to customers worldwide. Skills & Experience You should have a degree in marketing, communication, business administration. Professional experience in brand marketing, ideally in a leading position within a B2B manufacturing environment. Proven expertise in development and implementation of brand strategies You should be a hands on individual who is up to date with the ever-evolving marketing methods & tools with a focus on digital marketing channels (Social Media, Content & Performance Marketing). Proficiency in creating engaging branding materials, reports, and presentations. Proficient in using MS Office suite, Adobe Creative Suite 6, Illustrator, and InDesign which are necessary for the creation of engaging branding materials and content. Experienced with dealing with latest AI tools will be a great asset. Strong leadership skills with experience in collaborating with global and regional marketing teams. Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyse metrics such as NPS and adjust strategies accordingly. Excellent communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels. Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment with a collaborative mindset. Ability to travel for up to 20-30% of time mainly across Europe. What we offer Life Assurance: Coverage that provides a payout equivalent to three times the employee's salary in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Flexible Working & Remote Work: Options for flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home, supporting a balanced lifestyle. Employee Referral Bonus: A financial reward for employees who successfully refer new employees to the company. What matters to us We understand not only the power of the visible, but also the invisible. Like light, diversity is intangible, but it is perceptible. We value the uniqueness of every person and see this as a driver of innovation. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of, for example, origin, skin color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or disability. As the contact person for this position, a great candidate experience is important to me! I will reach out to you within 7 days. Please inform me of any assistance you may need, so I can best support you throughout the hiring process. Talent Acquisition Partner Andrew Walker T +44 (0) 7929 376 338 Who we are At the Zumtobel Group, we are passionate about designing and producing light that empowers humans and brings architecture to life. We continuously push the boundaries in our search for perfection through timeless design, technical excellence and efficient performance. Through light, we create spaces that inspire. As we develop the next generation of lighting, we consider the wellbeing of people and nature. Our lighting is designed for our customers and their individual aspirations. We guide them into a new world of opportunities – as a group, and through all our individual brands, Thorn, Tridonic and Zumtobel. Learn more about our Group in our enlightening video - where WE LIVE LIGHT and thrive together! The result is a series of personal and authentic insights into our corporate culture - illustrated from different perspectives. Follow us: WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT LIGHT. We share a passion for light, creating aesthetic, functional, and sustainable lighting solutions that enhance quality of life. WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT CREATING INNOVATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. Sustainability and innovation drive everything we do — shaping a responsible, climate-neutral future. WE ARE INTERNATIONAL AND PERSONAL AT THE SAME TIME. While we have grown from a family business into a global organization, our collaborative spirit and familial culture remain integral to our identity. APPLY HERE