MPG Head of Marketing - Maternity Cover - 12mths FTC

About MPG: 

At The Multiplayer Group (MPG), we specialise in creating the highest standard of mind-blowing multiplayer experiences for our partners, through Co-Dev and Full-Dev projects.

Our people-first culture fosters a welcoming environment and a diverse team of talented people from across the globe.

We have a flexible approach to working that makes room for real life.

With our team spread far and wide, we're always looking for ways to bring our people together, whether that's online or in person.

Our giving back philosophy is centred around our local communities, education, and sustainability. We’re proud to say we’ve been Climate Positive since 2020!

Your mission:

We’re looking for a strategically driven Head of Marketing to join us on a fixed term contract, covering maternity leave. You’ll be responsible for leading the marketing team at MPG, as well as the marketing strategy for Keywords Studios Create Service Line, ensuring that we are staying ahead of the competition. 

As Head of Marketing, you will be responsible for developing and implementing marketing strategies to drive business growth, with a focus on client marketing, enhancing MPG’s and Create’s brand visibility within the games industry, and managing our dynamic marketing team. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Being responsible for leading, developing and managing all of our external marketing (client and recruitment led), communications and PR across all offline and online channels
• Taking the lead with our brand identity internally and externally, working with internal stakeholders as appropriate 
• Developing integrated marketing campaigns with consistent, emotionally resonant and powerfully compelling narratives
• Compiling and analysing regular reports 
• Championing collaboration between all departments and business units

What we would need from you:

• A creative and strategic thinker with a track record of delivery in a similar position
• You may have worked within a group company, managing multiple brands and taking your lead from the division whilst working within a wider corporate structure 
• Previous experience managing a small team, drawing on any available internal support/expertise and external agencies as appropriate
• Global marketing experience from within the video games industry
• Strong understanding of digital marketing, events management and brand development
• Naturally entrepreneurial in your approach
• The ability to approach an issue in multiple ways. Will push evolution in how we think about our marketing, and strive to keep up our amazing reputation in the games world
• Maintaining key stakeholder relationships across the group
• An excellent communicator

• Flexible working: We were remote-friendly way before it was cool. We want to give you the flexibility you need to perform your best at work, and look after your home life too, so we have core hours that make room for real life. 
• Support & wellbeing: From dedicated mental health first-aiders to therapy and coaching through our wellbeing partner, Myndup, private medical insurance and even a weekly exercise class live-streamed from the UK office - we provide the tools you need to stay happy and healthy.
• Pension and life cover: We've got your back with a solid pension plan that helps you level up your retirement savings effortlessly. Plus, our life insurance policy gives your family the ultimate protection boost.
• Time for you: Booking a holiday? We offer a minimum of 25 vacation days, as well as a paid break over the winter holiday. Plus there’s an additional 3 Volunteering Days per year for you to invest time in your local communities and causes that matter.
• Parental leave: Family comes first. We offer parental leave to support your journey as a parent or caregiver, giving you the flexibility to balance your professional and personal responsibilities.
• Levelling up: Whichever path you wish to take, there’s tonnes of ways to earn XP. Everyone at MPG has access to an annual L&D budget, allowing you to purchase the materials you need for learning in your spare time. There’s also a large hub of Expert Talks, Game Jams and exciting mentoring opportunities.
• Getting together: We're always looking for ways to bring people together. Every team member has a dedicated Entertainment Allowance for socialising with others at MPG. We also host regular chances to have fun as a team - online and in person - as well as monthly company-wide meetings, Expert Talks and Tea Times with Andy (our CEO!)