Head of Marketing (12-month FTC)

We are on the lookout for a passionate Head of Marketing (12-month FTC) to own the full marketing mix at Sims Hilditch.
As the interim Head of Marketing, you will be responsible for leading the marketing function across all channels and customer touchpoints, with particular focus on growing our B2B, commercial and hospitality business lines in 2026.
You will form impactful, data-driven creative campaigns and oversee social media, performance marketing, PR, content creation, and events.
You will partner closely with the New Business function, working in unison to drive our business development process & champion a best-in-class approach to imaginative problem solving through data analysis.
You will be a brand ambassador, actively involved in promoting our brand to likeminded audiences and partners.

Why Work at Sims Hilditch

Sims Hilditch is a leading name in the luxury interior design industry. We're not just about creating beautiful spaces; we're dedicated to crafting unforgettable experiences and delivering excellence to our clients. As we embark on an exhilarating phase of growth, we need a dynamic individual who can seamlessly blend creativity with strategy, forming and delivering our ambitious marketing plan to deliver against business targets.
Sims Hilditch was recently named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive, supportive, and inspiring work environment.

What we're looking for

Reporting to the CEO you will be responsible for :
  • All marketing activity, with the support of the marketing and sales executive, with particular focus on:
1) The development and execution of our B2B and commercial marketing strategy including LinkedIn, B2B brand campaigns, and partnership opportunities.
2) Management of photoshoots, content, and campaigns for 2026 and beyond.

3) The roll out of our sustainability strategy and communications

  • Managing our agency partners and their output: PR, Digital, Web, Social
  • Mentoring team members
  • Forging brand partnerships and overseeing growth strategies
  • Creating high-quality 360 campaigns
  • Generating monthly marketing performance reports, analysing data, and identifying new target audiences
  • Working together with our designers to effectively communicate creative prowess
  • Championing change and remain nimble to react to critical commercial requirements
  • Staying one step ahead of market movements

Experience & Qualifications

You should be:
  • An exceptional communicator, team player and mentor
  • Outgoing and inquisitive with a keen eye on evolving marketing and business trends
  • Proactive, organised and adept at multitasking
  • Restlessly innovative and passionate about driving impactful brand engagement
  • Proficient at managing all online and offline marketing channels Social and Environmental Responsibility:
  • Social Impact: Actively contribute to initiatives promoting social equity, diversity, and inclusion at workplace and in our community. Support the company’s efforts in community engagement and considered sourcing.
  • Environmental Stewardship: Play your part in helping achieve the company’s sustainability goals by implementing environmentally friendly practices. Identify opportunities to minimise the environmental impact of business activities, such as reducing waste, energy consumption, and promoting sustainable resource management.
  • Accountability: Collaborate across teams to develop and implement strategies that improve the company’s social and environmental impact.
  • Advocacy & Influence: Act as a champion for positive change by promoting and embedding social and environmental responsibility across the business. Inspire colleagues, share best practices, and advocate for initiatives that drive meaningful impact.

Benefits

Join a dynamic and visionary business, shaping the future of luxury interior design. This role offers a unique blend of creativity, strategy, and innovation, empowering you to drive impactful change while honing your skills and growing your career, with the ability to build relationships within the luxury design industry.
  • Up to 22 days of annual holiday allowance plus bank holidays
  • Studio closure between Christmas and New Year
  • Early finish Fridays from June to August and in December
  • Staff discounts offered by many suppliers
  • Birthday day off in addition to your annual holiday allowance
  • Christmas present and birthday present from Sims Hilditch
  • Professional development to support and strengthen you in your role
  • Enhanced maternity pay
  • Workplace pension scheme
  • Refer a friend scheme

How to apply

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to Sims Hilditch's success story, apply now and be a part of our journey.
Apply now
Diversity & Inclusion Statement At Sims Hilditch, we know that a diverse workforce enriches any creative practice and comprises of people from all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, and religion. We also recognise the moral, economic and social reasons to make diversity, inclusion, and equality central to our work.
As has been highlighted by the work of United in Design, there has been a lack of diversity within the UK interior design profession to date. Sims Hilditch is now proud to partner with this forward-thinking charity, we know there is more to do, and we are keen to listen. Our ambition is to help remove the barriers to entry and progression in the profession through greater equality across our work and improved recruitment and training of our staff. That includes widening our search when recruiting new team members and ensuring that any job we advertise underlines the fact that it is open to everyone.