Stopgap - Marketing, Digital & Creative Recruitment

As we head into the second May Bank Holiday, it’s the perfect chance to pause, recharge and think about what’s next. Whether you’re actively exploring new opportunities or simply curious about the market, this week’s roles offer exciting opportunities to lead, grow and make a real impact. From strategic marketing leadership to campaign delivery and commercial growth, there’s something here for ambitious marketers at different stages of their careers. 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐆𝐨-𝐓𝐨-𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 & 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 Are you a commercially driven marketing operations & GTM leader ready to shape the future of a nationally recognised consumer brand? Salary: £90,000 per annum | Location: Greater London, Central London | Job Type: Permanent 𝐁2𝐁 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 Looking for a B2B Marketing Executive who can turn campaigns into commercial success for a step-up into a Manager role. Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 per annum | Location: Greater London, South East London | Job Type: Permanent 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 B2C Senior Marketing Officer with a proven track record in multi-channel campaigns, email marketing, and agency management. Salary: £38,500 per annum | Location: Greater London, Central London | Job Type: Permanent We’ll pop the application links in the comments below ⬇️ Know someone perfect for one of these opportunities? Tag them below or share this post with your network. Search all live roles at www.stopgap.co.uk/jobs Register your CV to hear about opportunities first at www.stopgap.co.uk/register

Did you miss our 'Stopgap Highlights' post on Friday? Fear not, here is a round-up of some of this week’s roles offering a brilliant mix of strategy, creativity, communications and leadership opportunities. If something catches your eye, or if someone in your network would be perfect, tag them below or share this post with your network. ⭐ Senior PR Manager Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum | Location: Greater London, Central London | Job Type: Permanent. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Brand PR and Communications Manager to lead the development of Public Relations and comms overseeing the launch of a rebrand of this well-loved membership organisation. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ec-VNeRE ⭐ B2C Senior Campaigns Manager Salary: £56,600 per annum | Location: South East England, Buckinghamshire | Job Type: Freelance. B2C Senior Campaigns Manager with excellent experience managing agencies, paid media campaigns, major budgets and Early Careers/HE sector experience. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eD4tmX5R ⭐ Head of Operations Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum | Location: Greater London, Central London | Job Type: Permanent. Experienced Operations Lead wanted to become the operational backbone across Systems, Executive Operations, Office Management, and Finance Admin. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/etM2-q65 ⭐ Brand Partnership Manager Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum | Location: Greater London, Central London | Job Type: Permanent. This role will take ownership of the end-to-end delivery of sponsorship and partnership campaigns, strengthening brand alignment and creating standout experiences across the full marketing mix. Ideal for someone who thrives on stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and bringing partnerships to life at scale. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/ehcT2FSV ⭐ Social Media Manager - Motorsport Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum | Location: Greater London, West London | Job Type: PermanentA boutique sports agency are seeking a Social Media Manager with creative agency experience in motorsports campaigns. Please only apply if you have experience in a professional social media management within sport, motorsport, or global brands, ideally in an agency environment. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eFBaJqXU ⭐ Marketing Executive Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum | Location: Greater London, Central London | Job Type: Freelance. Seeking a sharp, flexible creative marketer to hit the ground running across multiple divisions of a high-standards hospitality group. This is a fast-paced standalone role for a creative executor who can translate briefs into high-quality content and design assets. ASAP start. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eX2h6N9G Search all live roles at www.stopgap.co.uk/jobs #StopgapHighlights

This week’s roles are packed with creativity, strategic thinking and opportunities to make a genuine impact. From shaping national campaigns and leading PR through a major rebrand, to delivering standout partnerships and social content, there’s a real mix of exciting opportunities across marketing, operations and communications. Whether you’re actively looking or simply curious about what’s out there, these roles are well worth exploring. ⭐ Senior PR Manager We’re looking for an experienced Senior Brand PR and Communications Manager to lead the development of Public Relations and comms overseeing the launch of a rebrand of this well-loved membership organisation. Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum | Location: Greater London, Central London | Job Type: Permanent ⭐B2C Senior Campaigns Manager B2C Senior Campaigns Manager with excellent experience managing agencies, paid media campaigns, major budgets and Early Careers/HE sector experience. Salary: £56,600 per annum | Location: South East England, Buckinghamshire | Job Type: Freelance ⭐Head of Operations Experienced Operations Lead wanted to become the operational backbone across Systems, Executive Operations, Office Management, and Finance Admin. Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum | Location: Greater London, Central London | Job Type: Permanent ⭐Brand Partnership Manager This role will take ownership of the end-to-end delivery of sponsorship and partnership campaigns, strengthening brand alignment, and creating standout experiences across the full marketing mix. Ideal for someone who thrives on stakeholder management, strategic thinking, and bringing partnerships to life at scale. Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum | Location: Greater London, Central London | Job Type: Permanent ⭐Social Media Manager - Motorsport A boutique sports agency are seeking a Social Media Manager with creative agency experience in motorsports campaigns. Please only apply if you have experience in a professional social media management within sport, motorsport, or global brands, ideally in an agency environment. Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum | Location: Greater London, West London | Job Type: Permanent ⭐Marketing Executive Seeking a sharp, flexible creative marketer to hit the ground running across multiple divisions of a high-standards hospitality group. This is a fast-paced standalone role for a creative executor who can translate briefs into high-quality content and design assets. ASAP start. Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum | Location: Greater London, Central London | Job Type: Freelance We’ll drop all the application links in the comments below 👇 Know someone who’d be brilliant for one of these roles? Tag them below or share this post with your network. Search all live roles at www.stopgap.co.uk/jobs Register your CV to hear about opportunities first at www.stopgap.co.uk/register #StopgapHighlights

This week’s line-up brings together strategic leadership, creative thinking, campaign delivery and operational excellence. Whether you’re ready to step into a senior leadership role, deepen your specialist expertise, or know someone looking for their next move, there’s some brilliant talent opportunities to explore this week. Links to apply are in the comments! ⭐ Head of Operations Experienced Operations Lead wanted to become the operational backbone across Systems, Executive Operations, Office Management, and Finance Admin. Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum | Location: Greater London, Central London | Job Type: Permanent. ⭐ B2C Senior Campaigns Manager B2C Senior Campaigns Manager with excellent experience managing agencies, paid media campaigns, major budgets and Early Careers/HE sector experience. Salary: £56,600 per annum | Location: South East England, Buckinghamshire | Job Type: Freelance. ⭐ Senior Integrated Designer Highly creative and strategically minded Senior Integrated Designer to play a pivotal role within the in-house studio. Salary: £40,000 - £44,000 per annum | Location: Greater London, Central London | Job Type: Permanent. ⭐ B2B Marketing Manager Looking for a B2B Marketing Executive who can turn campaigns into commercial success for a step-up into a Manager role. Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 per annum | Location: Greater London, South East London | Job Type: Permanent. Know someone perfect for one of these roles? Tag them below or share this post with your network! #StopgapHighlights

Most people get leadership and management confused. One controls tasks. The other creates belief, trust, and momentum. In this clip from Stopgap Talks, Matt Turner shares a powerful perspective on the difference between managing people… and truly leading them. It’s a conversation about culture, communication, accountability, and the everyday behaviours that shape how teams perform. Because the strongest teams aren’t built through hierarchy. They’re built through connection. Tell us, what’s the best example of leadership you’ve experienced? Listen to the full episode (links in the comments) #StopgapTalks

As the early May Bank Holiday arrives, it’s the perfect time to pause, reset and think about what you want next from your career. A long weekend often brings a bit of headspace, whether that’s exploring new opportunities or taking the first step towards something different. If you’re ready to make a move (or just curious about what’s out there), here are some of this week’s roles... ✨Customer Propositions Lead Great opportunity to join a key education body and take ownership of how nationally recognised products are understood, valued and chosen. Salary: £52,000 - £59,500 per annum | Location: Greater London, Central London | Job Type: Permanent. ➡️Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eX8h7r6k ✨Digital Design Lead Fantastic opportunity to Lead the creative design output of a lovely full-service marketing Agency in Balham. Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum | Location: Greater London, South West London | Job Type: Permanent. ➡️ Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eQM5zt2m ✨B2B Marketing Manager Looking for a B2B Marketing Executive who can turn campaigns into commercial success for a step-up into a Manager role. Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 per annum | Location: Greater London, South East London | Job Type: Permanent. ➡️ Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eWz-SM6B ✨Content & SEO Copywriter Looking for an immediately available SEO savvy Content Writer to optimise a range of long and short-form content to drive engagement and conversion. Salary: £220 - £280 per day | Location: Remote | Job Type: Freelance. ➡️ Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eKEcfPch ✨Event Marketing Officer Experienced Events Professional with strong experience delivering university events (online and in person) Salary: £39,000 - £39,000 per annum | Location: Greater London, Central London | Job Type: Freelance. ➡️ Apply here: https://lnkd.in/edeHQHpp Whether you’re using the long weekend to recharge or reflect, it might also be the right moment to explore what’s next -Search all live roles at www.stopgap.co.uk/jobs or Register your CV to hear about opportunities first at www.stopgap.co.uk/register #StopgapHighlights

What if you could accelerate company culture, not over months, but in moments? In this clip from our latest episode of Stopgap Talks, Matt Turner shares a practical take on how to fast-track connection and belonging within teams, and why communication is the cornerstone of culture. Because culture isn’t built in strategy sessions. It’s built in how we speak, listen, and show up for each other every day. This is one of those simple but powerful shifts that can change how a team feels and ultimately, how it performs. If you’re building or leading a team right now, this is well worth a listen! 🎧 𝘓𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘥𝘦: 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲: https://lnkd.in/etyCChqK 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬: https://lnkd.in/eVNrm7AK 𝐀𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜: https://lnkd.in/eZyBQb-K #StopgapTalks

𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐏𝐎𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐄𝐏𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐃𝐄! We talk about high-performing teams all the time. But most businesses are still asking the wrong question. It’s not just: “𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰 𝘸𝘦 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦?” It’s: “𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘥𝘰 𝘸𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘯 𝘦𝘯𝘷𝘪𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦?” Because the best teams aren’t built through pressure, perks, or polished values. They’re built in the small, everyday moments, how leaders show up, how teams communicate, and how people feel at work. In our latest Stopgap Talks episode, Sarah Windsor is joined by Matt Turner - founder of Clownfish Events - to unpack what it really takes to build high-performing, human teams. From scaling Clownfish into a #1 Sunday Times Best Place to Work, to stepping away after 16 years to help other organisations build better cultures, Matt shares honest, practical insight you can actually apply. 🎧 Listen to the episode: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/etyCChqK Amazon Music: https://lnkd.in/eZyBQb-K Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eVNrm7AK 👉 Read the full article below, and we’d love your take, what’s the one thing that’s made the biggest difference to your team’s performance? #StopgapTalks

This week’s roles are all about leadership, influence, and driving meaningful change within some amazing organisations. From shaping commercial strategy to delivering insight-led decisions and impactful events, these opportunities offer real scope to make your mark. 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 An established and growing B2B Industrial business is looking for a Head of Commercial to play a key role in the next phase of growth. Salary: £75,000 per annum + car allowance | Location: West Midlands, Staffordshire | Job Type: Permanent. 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦: https://lnkd.in/ey7ysPk5 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 An established and growing B2B Industrial business is looking for a Head of Sales to lead the next phase of growth. Salary: £75,000 per annum + car allowance | Location: West Midlands, Staffordshire | Job Type: Permanent 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦: https://lnkd.in/eby4T-im 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 Opportunity to help stakeholders make informed decisions that improve outcomes for many, whilst working in a truly supportive agency environment. Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum | Location: Greater London, Central London | Job Type: Permanent. 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦: https://lnkd.in/eVaGeEhY 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 Experienced Events Professional with strong experience delivering university events (online and in person) Salary: £39,000 - £39,000 per annum | Location: Greater London, Central London | Job Type: Freelance. 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦: https://lnkd.in/edeHQHpp If one of these roles feels like the right next step, now is a great time to start the conversation. Search all live roles at 𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘨𝘢𝘱.𝘤𝘰.𝘶𝘬/𝘫𝘰𝘣𝘴 and don't forget to register your CV to hear about opportunities first at 𝘸𝘸𝘸.𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘨𝘢𝘱.𝘤𝘰.𝘶𝘬/𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 #StopgapHighlights

As we move further through Spring, it’s a great time to take stock and ask yourself what’s next. Whether you’re looking to build momentum, step into something new, or know someone ready for their next move, this week’s roles offer real variety. Take a look, and if someone comes to mind, tag them below 👇 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 B2B Digital Marketing Specialist needed to join a leader in RetailTech. Must have experience with Hubspot, Salesforce and LinkedIn ads. ASAP start. Salary: £200 - £250 per day | Location: Greater London, Central London | Job Type: Freelance. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/eTEv-ap3 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 Experienced Events Professional with strong experience delivering university events (online and in person) Salary: £39,000 - £39,000 per annum | Location: Greater London, Central London | Job Type: Freelance. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/edeHQHpp 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐞𝐫 / 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 Looking for a skilled, proactive Media Buyer to manage campaigns for a portfolio of fast-growing ecommerce brands at London Digital Marketing Agency. Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 per annum | Location: Greater London, Central London | Job Type: Permanent. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/ee9erhG7 𝐁2𝐁 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 The AM will provide exceptional client experience - coordinating and delivering high quality client engagements across all project types. Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum | Location: South East England, Buckinghamshire | Job Type: Permanent. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/eu8d4kKW 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 Great Account Manager opportunity for digital e-commerce agency to support in the management and growth of blue-chip and global tech clients! Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum | Location: Greater London, Central London | Job Type: Permanent. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://lnkd.in/enbMGH_S Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them below or share this post with your network, it might be exactly what they’ve been waiting for. Search all live roles at www.stopgap.co.uk/jobs and don't forget to register your CV to hear about opportunities first at www.stopgap.co.uk/register #StopgapHighlights