Head Of Marketing

• Contribute to the growth of Australia’s leading provider of structured giving services

• Use your storytelling skills across a range of media

• Become a member of the APS senior leadership team

This is a hands-on role suitable for a senior marketing executive who relishes the opportunity to engage at a senior level and take a direct role in delivering marketing excellence as part of a small but growing team.

About Australian Philanthropic Services

Australian Philanthropic Services (APS) makes structured giving simple, so our 800+ clients can focus on supporting the causes that matter to them. APS has experienced rapid growth since its inception in 2012 and is the leading independent, not-for-profit philanthropic services organisation in Australia. Collectively, APS clients have over $2.14 billion in assets committed to the community and gave $162 million in charitable gifts last year.

Learn more about APS and our work at australianphilanthropicservices.com.au

Role description

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Head of Marketing & Development is responsible for the delivery of best-of-breed marketing, communications and business development activities aligned with APS strategic business objectives.

The Head of Marketing & Development leads every aspect of the APS marketing function, including brand, strategy, digital, communications, collateral and events. This role is also responsible for coordinating the business development plan, and initiatives to drive APS growth through accountant and adviser referral channels. A key member of the APS leadership team, they collaborate closely with every business unit on both strategic and tactical initiatives to maintain client and stakeholder satisfaction and support managed APS growth.

Selection criteria

• Eight – ten years of senior marketing experience, including at least two years in a similar role with financial services or wealth management
• Demonstrated ability to lead a marketing team with excellence and empathy
• Demonstrated ability in business development and/or working successfully with a sales team
• Exceptional writing skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated capability in working with influence and engaging multiple senior stakeholders
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Google Analytics, Google AdWords, Campaign Monitor, Canva and content management systems.

Attributes

• Teamwork - Ability to actively lead a team, work collaboratively across an organisation and with multiple and diverse stakeholders
• Creative thinking and execution - Exceptional ability to think creatively and to execute a vision, demonstrating strong marketing judgement, combined with a pragmatic approach to delivery
• Entrepreneurial mindset - An ability to see opportunities and develop new ideas, and be at ease working in a constantly growing and evolving organisation
• Technical skills - Exceptional understanding Of Marketing, communications and social media principles, combined with an ability to deliver
• Communication and presentation skills - Excellent presentation skills, interpersonal skills and ability to synthesise information
• Resourcefulness - A ‘roll up the sleeves’ attitude and ability to get things done within a modest budget
• Integrity - Personal integrity and ethical behaviour, and respectful of a range of beliefs

Position description

To request a copy of the position description, email hello@australianphilanthropicservices.com.au with ‘Head of Marketing and Development’ in your subject line.

To apply for the position

To submit your application, email hello@australianphilanthropicservices.com.au with ‘Head of Marketing and Development’ in your subject line by Monday 6th May 2024 at 5pm.

Along with your resume, attach a cover letter explaining why you are the right candidate, addressing each of the selection criteria (two pages maximum).

If you don’t quite meet the criteria but believe you have the ‘X’ factor that makes you the best candidate, then tell us why we should consider you in your cover letter.

Applications without a cover letter addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.