Senior Marketing Manager - Business and Commercial Banking

We are recruiting for a Senior Marketing Manager, reporting in to the Head of Marketing which will be a key leader in the Marketing Team and Commercial Office within the Society. This role is responsible for end to end Marketing for our Business and Commercial Banking pillar.

The role is to lead and inspire a team of Marketing professionals setting the agenda for the area of responsibility ensuring alignment to the strategic plan and shared goals. The role holder will be empowered to develop a strategy and report progress on the delivery of the objectives and key results driven by the strategy. It will hold the team to high standards to make sure all processes are followed appropriately and consistently, outputs are always technically accurate and reflect our brand visual identity and tone of voice.

The role has leadership responsibilities so it will be expected to role model our leadership capabilities and values as well as help the team develop and demonstrate the desired capabilities and values expected for their role also. As a senior leader this role will actively help the Marketing Team and Commercial Office succeed, collaborating with other leaders to problem solve and drive positive outcomes for the group (Coventry Building Society and The Co-operative Bank).

This role can operate from either our Head Office campus in Binley, Coventry or our Manchester office but as a Group role, travel to both locations will be required. A team-led hybrid working arrangement is in place.

You’ll be an experienced leader with an understanding of setting strategy and managing delivery to the plan. You will be committed to developing your team and the wider Marketing Team. You will inspire others, helping to drive motivation and engagement.

To be successful in this role it’s essential you have:

• Strong senior leadership experience in marketing and financial services.
• Experience of developing others and driving high standards.
• Project prioritisation experience as well as excellent presentation skills.
• Good understanding of customer needs and the wider regulatory landscape.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience of developing and implementing strategy.

Desirable experience needed will be:

• Commercial and / or business banking.
• Evidence of leading through an integration.
• Skilled at navigating shifting priorities and evolving market conditions in a dual organisational setting.

In January 2025, Coventry Building Society purchased The Co-operative Bank. Bringing together our purpose-led building society with the UK’s original ethical bank was the start of an exciting journey.

Trusted by over four million people, we’re a mutually owned business free from shareholders, and with our combined experience of almost 300 years, our ethics and dedication will continue to guide us. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers and colleagues.

We’re officially recognised as a ‘Great Place to Work’ and our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and comprehensive support for wellbeing. 

We’re serious about equality, of race, age, faith, disability, and sexual orientation and we celebrate diversity. By working together, we know you’ll build more than just a career with us.

Flexibility and why it matters

We understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, we’ll consider alternative working patterns. Have a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are for this role.                 

Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer

We’re proud to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As part of the application process, disabled applicants can opt in for the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. If there are ever occasions where it is not practicable to interview all candidates that meet the essential criteria, such as when we receive a high number of applications, we commit to interviewing disabled candidates who best meet the minimum essential and desirable criteria.