Job Description

Fixed-Term contract, Full-Time

Location(s): London, Heidelberg and Berlin - Hybrid Working Model

Application Deadline: 26th June 2025

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About Springer Nature Group

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About the Role

Modern marketing needs people who can push boundaries and question the status quo, while motivating and inspiring marketers towards what could be possible.


As part of the Marketing Effectiveness and Strategic Projects team you will be responsible for building a portfolio of projects designed to drive innovative new ways to market to our diverse customer base. This individual excellence role will work across teams to uncover potential for new approaches and facilitate innovation from ideation to tangible pilot projects and scale-up.A

Role Responsibilities:

Encourage and facilitate structured ideation across teams to conceptualize, design and pilot new ways to reach and engage our customersA Identify and advocate for potential marketing innovations based on new technologies and techniques from different sectorsA Prioritize ideas and present recommendations to senior stakeholders to build consensus on sequencingA Facilitate a program of innovation projects at various stages of maturity, towards scale/refine/stop decisionsA Work with key stakeholders to embed new capabilities into ways of workingA Support the strategy development process and contribute to the developing of our strategic thinking and plans.A A
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Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

Essential

Extensive experience in marketing strategy development, including identifying, evaluating and piloting new techniques and technologiesA A Deep understanding how to evaluate customer needs and/or experience in customer-centric product development.A Experience in developing metrics to demonstrate performance and inform activityA A Application of structured innovation frameworksA A Demonstrable understanding of digital marketing landscape with strong understanding of how technology can be applied, and curiosity about new techniquesA A Fundamental understanding and interest in AI application in marketingA Ability to equip a large & senior group of stakeholders with tools and skills to drive innovation projects in an agile and impactful mannerA ((Director, VP level) including in technical functions (analytics, IT) Ability to commission, interpret & synthesize data to drive decision-makingA Strong project management skillsA incl. Workshop facilitation (in person, online)A A Leadership experience, particularly in a matrix environmentA A Strong communicator with skills to influence & negotiate
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Degree or similar qualification preferredA Project Management Certification advantageous, not requiredA
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Springer Nature is a Disability Confident Committed Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty and wish to submit your application in an alternative format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process, please get in touch either by phone on +44 (0)207 014 4020 or by email SpringerNatureUKCareers@springernature.com so we can make any necessary arrangements.


At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles.


Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusionA


For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://careers.springernature.comA


Job Posting End Date:


27-06-2025