Head of Digital Marketing and Social Media - Global

ReqID : UNI0000PO

About Arup

At Arup we’re dedicated to shaping a better world. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years. We solve the world's most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible, with curiosity and creativity. We’re a thriving and growing organisation which offers you many possibilities to shape a better world, and your future.

In an increasingly competitive marketplace, our Marketing, Communications, and Business Development (MCBD) team enables Arup to build and protect our reputation, deepen client relationships, win quality work, and attract top talent. This role will be key in achieving our strategic market and client ambitions. We are seeking to hire a Head of Digital Marketing and Social Media - Global to strengthen our MCBD function.

The Head of Digital Marketing and Social Media - Global will develop and implement Arup’s digital marketing strategy and lead a team of professionals responsible for our global web, social media, marketing automation and marketing data management capabilities. This is a critical role within the integrated MCBD function, particularly in the context of our strategic ambitions to build a stronger global brand and more effective go-to-market programmes.

Digital Marketing – Strategy and Planning

• Develop and lead implementation of a multi-year, multi-channel digital marketing strategy, aligned with Arup’s Strategy and Integrated Business Plan, to increase brand visibility, drive business growth, and enhance engagement by our priority audiences across all digital platforms.
• Lead, optimise and monitor performance across all digital platforms and channels, sharing insights with global and regional teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with external digital and creative agencies, ensuring alignment with brand strategy, campaign objectives, and performance expectations. Oversee agency deliverables, contracts, and evaluation processes to maintain quality and strategic coherence

Team Leadership and Collaboration

Marketing Data Management, Analysis and Reporting – Strategy and Planning

Marketing and Communications Operations

Qualifications and accreditation

Undergraduate or further degree in Marketing, Communications, Management and / or postgraduate professional relevant qualification or accreditation.

Knowledge and experience

Skills and attributes

You should apply if :

You are a collaborative and visionary leader with demonstrable experience in the successful adoption of new digital marketing technology and in understanding user behaviour.

What we offer you

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in the United States / Canada is $180,000 to $215,000 per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of the United States / Canada will differ.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Different people, shared values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer and will consider applications from all qualified individuals. Every job applicant will be treated equally, fairly and with respect regarding race, colour, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, civil status, age (except as provided by law), creed / religion, political convictions, language, ethnic or national origin, disability / handicap, pardoned record of offences, social condition (marital or family status, receipt of social assistance), and any other ground protected by the applicable human rights legislation.

Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture : from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at

Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture – from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference - Discover more about life at Arup at .

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