Marketing Executive

About VIRTUS

VIRTUS Data Centres is one of Europe’s leading data centre developers and operators and the largest provider in the UK. The company is dedicated to enabling the world’s most innovative organisations to power and protect their critical digital infrastructure. With a focus on clarity, quality and flawless execution, VIRTUS delivers digital infrastructure solutions that support the growth of cloud, AI and enterprise workloads across industries.

With over 15 years of proven performance, VIRTUS designs, builds and operates some of Europe’s most efficient high-density and liquid-cooled data centres. The company is defined by its commitment to customer outcomes, accountability and purposeful innovation, and maintains the highest standards of safety, security, availability and sustainability while developing talent and capability across its teams.

VIRTUS remains focused on delivering sustainable, energy‑efficient solutions that benefit customers, colleagues, partners, local communities, the environment and society every day.

Job Summary

A marketing professional responsible for delivering day-to-day marketing and communications activity across the UK and multiple European markets. The role supports the execution of integrated marketing campaigns, digital channels, content, events, and marketing operations while helping to strengthen brand visibility, stakeholder engagement, and lead generation.

The Marketing Executive owns the day-to-day management of key marketing platforms, including the company website and organic social media channels, and acts as a central point of coordination between internal stakeholders, external agencies, and suppliers. The role combines hands-on delivery with continuous improvement, ensuring marketing activity is executed efficiently, consistently, and to a high standard.

Working closely with the Marketing & Communications team, the successful candidate will contribute ideas, insights, and recommendations that support business objectives while ensuring marketing activity remains aligned to brand standards and commercial priorities.

The role is UK-based but supports Marketing & Communications activities across the UK, Germany, Italy, and future European markets as the business continues to expand.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Website & Digital Marketing

a. Own the day-to-day management and development of the VIRTUS website, ensuring content remains accurate, relevant, and aligned to business objectives.

b. Create, publish, and optimise website content using the company CMS, supporting SEO, AEO, GEO, and user experience best practices.

c. Monitor website performance and recommend improvements to enhance engagement and effectiveness.

d. Support the delivery and optimisation of paid digital marketing activity in partnership with external agencies.

2. Social Media & Digital Communications

a. Manage VIRTUS' organic social media channels, including content planning, creation, governance, scheduling, publishing, and community engagement.

b. Develop social content that supports brand awareness, thought leadership, employer branding, and commercial objectives.

c. Work with internal subject matter experts to identify and develop relevant content opportunities.

d. Track channel performance and provide regular insights and recommendations for improvement.

3. Campaigns & Content Delivery

a. Coordinate and deliver integrated marketing campaigns across digital and offline channels.

b. Support the execution of brand, customer, investor, and demand-generation initiatives.

c. Develop and manage campaign assets including landing pages, brochures, presentations, case studies, social media content, and other marketing collateral.

d. Work with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure campaigns are delivered on time and to a high standard.

4. Events & Industry Engagement

a. Support the planning and delivery of industry events, exhibitions, sponsorships, and customer engagement activities.

b. Coordinate event logistics, communications, marketing materials, and stakeholder engagement activities.

c. Assist with maximising event impact through pre-event promotion, on-site support, and post-event follow-up.

d. Support evaluation and reporting on event performance and return on investment.

5. Stakeholder & Agency Management

a. Build effective working relationships across sales, operations, construction, ESG, leadership, and subject matter experts.

b. Coordinate day-to-day engagement with agencies, suppliers, freelancers, and external partners.

c. Ensure projects are tracked, communicated, and delivered against agreed objectives and timelines.

d. Support briefing processes and maintain high standards of quality across external deliverables.

6. Marketing Operations & Reporting

a. Maintain marketing plans, campaign schedules, reporting dashboards, and activity trackers.

b. Produce regular reporting on campaign effectiveness, website performance, social media engagement, and wider marketing activity.

c. Support budget administration, purchase order processing, and supplier management activities where required.

d. Identify opportunities to improve marketing processes, efficiency, reporting, and overall effectiveness.

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent professional experience in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related discipline is desirable.

• Professional marketing qualifications are advantageous but not essential.

• Experience within data centres, digital infrastructure, technology, construction, real estate, utilities, or other technically complex sectors would be beneficial.

• Relevant certifications in digital marketing, analytics, social media, or related disciplines would be advantageous.

Person Specification

• Previous experience in a digital marketing, communications, or marketing roles, ideally within a B2B environment.

• Experience managing website content through a CMS platform such as WordPress or Joomla.

• Experience planning, managing, and delivering organic social media activity.

• Experience supporting or delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns.

• Strong stakeholder management skills and experience working with external agencies and suppliers.

• Able to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor content to different audiences.

• Comfortable using data and insights to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for improvement.

• Familiarity with marketing tools including CMS platforms, analytics tools, social media management platforms, CRM systems, or marketing automation software.

• Experience supporting paid digital marketing activity, SEO/GEO/AEO initiatives, and campaign reporting would be advantageous.

What Good Looks Like in 12 Months

· Take ownership of VIRTUS' website and organic social media channels.

· Deliver high-quality marketing campaigns on time and within budget.

· Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the business.

· Improve marketing reporting and performance visibility.

· Contribute new ideas and initiatives that strengthen brand awareness and customer engagement.

· Become a trusted member of the Marketing & Communications team and a key driver of day-to-day marketing execution.

In line with VIRTUS’ Vetting Policy, the successful applicant must be willing to undergo a BS7858 screening process.

VIRTUS is an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to fight for equality, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.

We reserve the right to close this post for applications should sufficient applications be received.

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