Head of Marketing for Academic Work!

Academic Work is on the lookout for a bold and innovative Head of Marketing to take our brand to new heights across Norway, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland. Join us and lead transformative campaigns that connect top talent with amazing career opportunities, helping young professionals thrive in dynamic industries!

As a fast-growing recruitment and staffing company with operations in six European countries, our mission, “We Make People Grow,” drives us every day. Today, we’re looking for a leader who shares this passion !

Your Mission: In this highly versatile role, you'll shape our marketing strategy and lead impactful campaigns across multiple countries. From big-picture vision to hands-on action, you’ll be at the forefront of brand development and innovation. Your work will ensure Academic Work is the name people think of when they need recruitment and staffing services.

You will work closely with the Chief Emerging Markets Officer, to whom you will directly report.

What you’ll do:

• Lead Marketing Strategy: You will craft and execute annual marketing plans, manage budgets and ensure our marketing impact hits every target.

• Drive Social Media and Campaigns: You oversee the execution of campaigns across digital channels to grow our brand and engage our audiences.

• Collaborate Internally: You work with a team of marketing experts across Europe to bring fresh ideas and local insights into our global marketing strategy.

• Build Partnerships: You will create a network of key partners who will support and amplify our marketing strategy.

Who we are looking for : We need a strategic visionary with a hands-on, “get-it-done” mindset. You’re a dynamic marketer with B2B expertise, analytical skills, and a sharp business mindset. Your background includes successful in-house or agency experience, and you’re driven to build something big with us. As a confident communicator with a talent for writing, you can bring our mission to life in ways that inspire action.

Ideally, you have:

• A relevant university-level degree

• Strong marketing expertise with proven experience in successfully leading and executing marketing efforts, particularly in B2B

• Strong business acumen and a knack for driving sales through marketing.

• A proactive, hands-on approach with a drive for growth and profitability.

• Excellent English level (C2); the knowledge of French, German, or Scandinavian languages is a definitely a plus.

Why Academic Work? Be part of a passionate, ambitious team in an international setting, where your strategic vision and business expertise will make a measurable impact. We’re more than a company—we’re a community of dedicated professionals, ready to welcome individuals who are excited to make a difference, just like us!

What Academic Work offers you :

• The opportunity to influence the development of a fast-growing brand both at the national and group level.

• Freedom and responsibility – here, you have space to implement your ideas to support our common goals.

• Comprehensive employment benefits, such as:

• Numerous opportunities for personal and professional development

• 30 days' vacation

• One or two teleworking days a week, and flexible working hours

• A benefits package that evolves over the years (half-fare SBB pass, participation in your sports’ membership, training budget, additional days off)

• Regular events to build connections with your co-workers

Could this be the right role for you? Apply now – we want to hear from you! #wemakepeoplegrow

Our recruitment process :

?? Personality and logic test (30min - We use these tests to ensure a fair recruitment process, focusing on potential for the position)

?? Phone interview (10min)

?? Interview with our Talent Acquisition Partner

?? Reference check

???? Interview with the Chief Emerging Markets Officer

?? Case study to present with Managing directors from the 4 markets

?? Welcome to AW!