Head of Marketing & Communications

Job Title: Head of Marketing Reports to: Corporate Services Associate Director About The Role JJ Rhatigan is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Head of Marketing to lead our marketing function. This is a broad 360° marketing leadership role with responsibility for developing and delivering the company's marketing strategy, strengthening our brand, supporting business growth and leading a high-performing marketing team. The successful candidate will combine strategic thinking with strong operational delivery, ensuring marketing supports the company's commercial objectives while maintaining the high standards associated with the JJ Rhatigan brand. Working across multiple business functions, projects and stakeholders, this role offers the opportunity to shape marketing strategy, influence business priorities and contribute to the continued development of one of the industry's leading construction companies. About This RoleKey ResponsibilitiesStrategic Marketing

• Develop and deliver the company's marketing strategy, aligned with business objectives across Ireland and the UK.
• Own the annual marketing plan, budget and performance reporting.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen brand awareness, support business development and enhance market positioning.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and industry developments to inform strategic decision-making.

Brand & Communications

• Act as custodian of the JJ Rhatigan brand, ensuring consistency across all communications and marketing activities.
• Lead the ongoing development of the corporate brand, employer brand and project communications.
• Oversee the creation and delivery of marketing collateral, digital content, publications, photography, video and website content.
• Ensure all company information in the public domain is accurate, current and aligned with brand standards.

Leadership

• Lead, mentor and develop the marketing team, creating a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Set clear objectives, priorities and performance expectations.
• Work closely with senior leadership and colleagues across the business to deliver integrated marketing initiatives.

Marketing DeliveryLead The Planning And Execution Of Activity Across

• Corporate marketing
• Employer branding and recruitment campaigns
• Digital marketing, website management and social media
• Public relations and media engagement
• Events, sponsorship and industry engagement
• Internal communications
• Awards submissions
• Photography, videography and creative production

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across Business Development, HR, Health & Safety, Sustainability, BIM and project teams.
• Manage external agencies, consultants and creative partners.
• Support joint ventures, partnerships and Group companies with marketing expertise where required.

Business Development Support

• Prepare high-quality business development presentations for Directors and Regional Directors to support client meetings and strategic pursuits.
• Partner with the Pre-Qualification and Tender teams to develop compelling submission materials, including project information, capability statements, supporting brochures and presentation templates.
• Maintain and continually improve the company's library of submission, presentation and marketing templates to ensure consistency and efficiency across all bids.
• Develop marketing collateral that supports business development activities and showcases the company's capabilities and project experience.

Governance & Performance

• Manage the company's marketing budget and supplier relationships.
• Maintain the company's project and marketing asset database.
• Measure marketing performance and provide regular reporting and recommendations to senior leadership.

About You We're looking for an experienced marketing leader who brings both strategic capability and practical delivery. You Will Have

• Extensive experience leading a marketing function within a complex organisation.
• A proven track record of developing and delivering successful marketing strategies.
• Strong leadership experience with the ability to develop and motivate teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience across brand management, digital marketing, communications, PR, content and events.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to align marketing activity to business objectives.
• A collaborative approach and confidence working with senior leadership.

Experience within construction, engineering, property or another B2B environment would be advantageous but is not essential. Why Join JJ Rhatigan? This is an opportunity to lead a marketing function with responsibility across every aspect of the brand. You'll work alongside an experienced leadership team and a talented marketing team, contributing to high-profile projects, supporting business growth and helping shape how JJ Rhatigan is represented across Ireland and the UK. If you're looking for a varied leadership role where strategy and delivery carry equal importance, we would welcome your application.