Head of Marketing & Communications

About Us 

pitt&sherry is an Australian employee-owned consultancy. Since 1963, we have been delivering engineering and environmental consulting, advisory and project management services. We thrive on tackling challenging projects that enable us to live up to our vision: inspired thinking to embrace the challenges of a changing world.

We are proud to be Australia's most agile thinkers: we are engineers, scientists, planners, technicians, project managers and consultants and coupled with our multi-disciplinary offering, we deliver solutions that make a true difference to people and place.  With seven offices throughout Australia, we are committed to remaining big enough to deliver, small enough to care.

The Opportunity: 

As Head of Marketing & Communications, you'll be part of the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with our Executive, Clients & Markets, Capability leaders and our amazing people. Your mission? To bring our brand to life, boost our market presence, and keep our clients engaged and enthusiastic about partnering with us.

• Strategic Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive marketing and communication strategies that align with pitt&sherry's strategic objectives.
• Brand Management: Ensure consistent communication of pitt&sherry's strategic vision and operating principles across all channels, maintaining and promoting brand integrity.
• Content Creation: Lead the creation of compelling content for digital, print, and social media platforms.
• Campaign Development: Create and oversee marketing campaigns, including digital, advertising, and creative projects.
• Creatives: Manage creative services, design direction, and brand digital assets across external design, print, and web agency relationships.
• Client Engagement: Develop and manage relationships with clients, partners, and intermediaries to drive an increase in client appreciation drivers, supported through a client appreciation program.
• Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the marketing, communications, and bids and pursuits team, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Budget Management: Prepare and manage the annual marketing budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze the effectiveness of marketing and communication activities, making data-driven adjustments when needed.
• Stakeholder Communication: Ensure clear and consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively: In particular People & Culture in driving the EVP for current and future talent, change programs, and supporting key organisational initiatives

What you bring: 

• Experience: 15+ years experience in Marketing & Communications
• Industry Experience: Experience in Professional Services, ideally within engineering, though other relevant industries will be considered.
• Strategic Execution: Proven track record of strategy development and execution.
• Cultural Leadership: A values-driven leader with a strong desire to play a key role in our culture. You lead with care, ensuring teams feel valued, supported and visible.
• Courage: You inspire bold action aligning teams with strategic outcomes
• Collaboration: A team player with a high level of integrity and a natural ability to collaborate.
• Growth Mindset: Continuously adapting through learning to drive progress and innovation
• Leadership Success: Demonstrated success as a senior leader with experience collaborating with executive teams and at board level.
• Skills: Proficiency in digital marketing and CRM tools.
• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or Business or a related field

Why join us: 

• Passionate Team: We're a friendly bunch who are passionate about our work. This role is a great opportunity for someone looking to join us as we launch into our 2030 strategy.
• Flexible Working Practices: At pitt&sherry, we champion flexible working practices. Our team enjoys the best of both worlds, splitting their time between home and the office. We believe in genuine work/life balance and strive to create an environment where our employees can thrive both professionally and personally.
• Paid Parental Leave: Enjoy paid parental leave with no waiting period and a Return to Work Bonus for when you’re ready to come back.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Complimentary access to qualified psychologists and coaches to support your health and wellbeing.
• Professional Development: We encourage ongoing learning and development. We are active members of Engineers Australia and Consult Australia.
• Additional Leave: Purchased additional leave allowance as well as cultural and ceremonial leave with access to floating public holidays.
• Competitive Remuneration: A market-competitive remuneration package.
• Social Connections: Regular social functions to connect with your team.
• Recognition and Growth: Work for an agile company where your contributions are recognized, and you can truly make a difference.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. 

We welcome and encourage applications from a diverse background including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mature workers, LGBTI+ people and people from different cultural backgrounds. 

“We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant”