Marketing Lead
Marketing Lead
Acquisition Systems Ltd/Pharmagraph is looking for a Marketing Lead to join our well-established and growing engineering company. The role is based in Finchampstead (with hybrid working options available) and reports to the Commercial Director. Our products are used in monitoring and control systems for pharmaceutical, NHS and life sciences customers, as well as for general engineering and military applications.
ASL is an engineering-focused company that is agile to market needs, ensuring we provide software and products that support our customers in achieving regulatory compliance and operational excellence. A key strength lies in our ability to deliver turnkey solutions – from design and build through to installation, qualification, and lifetime support.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially aware Marketing Lead to lead and deliver impactful marketing activity across the business. The role includes, but is not limited to:
- Lead the development and delivery of marketing strategies to drive growth across life sciences, engineering, and related sectors
- Create compelling marketing content by translating technical information into accessible materials such as case studies, whitepapers, website copy, and press releases
- Plan and execute multi-channel campaigns, including SEO, PPC, email marketing, and LinkedIn outreach
- Manage event marketing activities, including conferences, exhibitions, and webinars
- Work closely with sales teams to support lead generation and align marketing with commercial objectives
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to strengthen positioning and messaging
- Manage external agencies and freelancers for design, PR, and digital marketing support
- Monitor and report on campaign performance using tools such as Google Analytics and CRM platforms, and driving improvement
About You
You combine creativity with commercial awareness and a proactive approach. You bring our values to life in how you work:
- Be Dynamic – You’re adaptable, hands-on, and comfortable managing a variety of marketing activities
- Integrity – You communicate clearly, take ownership, and deliver on your commitments
- Collaborative – You build strong relationships across teams and with external partners
- Excellence – You take pride in delivering high-quality work and continuously seek to improve
Person Specification
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related field.
- 3–5+ years’ experience in a B2B marketing role within life sciences, healthcare, or a technical sector
- Experience crafting and delivering integrated marketing campaigns
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with digital marketing channels and tools
- Experience using CRM and/or marketing automation platforms
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively
Desirable
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical manufacturing and regulatory environments
- Exposure to defence, aerospace, or semiconductor industries
- Experience working with external agencies
- Experience of team leadership
- Basic understanding of SEO and analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics)
Personal Attributes:
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail
- Proactive, self-motivated, and results-driven
- Collaborative team player
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced SME environment
- Willing to take ownership and see tasks through to completion
Why join us?
Why join us?
- Competitive salary of £35,000-£40,000 per annum.
- Profit-related, tax-free bonus after 1 years’ service as part of our Employee Ownership Trust
- Enjoy 23 days of annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and a day off for your birthday. Your leave grows with your service — after two years, you’ll earn an extra day each year, up to a maximum of 31 days
- Employee Assistance Programme and Death in Service Benefit
- Flexible working with hybrid options available; working week considered 37.5hrs Mon–Fri
- Flexible working options available, including reduced hours or part time working (Minimum 0.8 FTE)
This role offers an excellent opportunity to broaden your experience across a wide range of marketing activities, with scope to grow into a more strategic position over time.
Join our team
Join us at Acquisition Systems Ltd, where your ideas and expertise will help drive growth and innovation in the Life Science sector. We offer a supportive and dynamic environment with real opportunities for development.
We are an equal opportunities employer — we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Must have the right to work in the UK.
Job Type: Full-time/ reduced hours or part time working (Minimum 0.8 FTE)
Pay: £35,000.00 – £40,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person – Finchampstead (hybrid working options available)
Proven expertise in monitoring and control solutions since 1989