Job Title: International Marketing Project Manager

Employment Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (18 months)

Company Overview:
Ardent Ltd is an established SME operating globally for nearly 30 years. Based in Roecliffe, North Yorkshire, the company specializes in the design, manufacture, and installation of fire suppression protection equipment for vehicles. With a strong reputation in the UK and overseas, Ardent serves various industries including mining, civil engineering, rail, and recycling. The company is experiencing steady growth and currently employs 55 staff members.

Job Description:
We are seeking an ambitious and motivated individual to drive an international marketing project at Ardent. This 18-month project aims to develop a systemized approach to international market development, identify and deliver innovation initiatives, and explore new markets in growing technology areas. The successful candidate will work with the Ardent team to develop and realize new international markets for the company’s products and services. Additionally, the role involves embedding continuous improvement processes to ensure agile international strategy development and growth opportunities.

Candidate Profile:
We are looking for a self-starter with a passion for marketing and a desire to learn and apply methodologies in a dynamic, global business environment. The ideal candidate should have a degree in Marketing, International Marketing, Business Management with Marketing, Strategy, or a related field. Work experience in a commercial environment, particularly in SMEs, will be advantageous. Recent graduates with relevant work-related experience or projects are also encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate should have strong interpersonal skills, project management experience, and the ability to work independently. They should also be confident in liaising with stakeholders at a senior level and collaborating with Ardent’s existing UK marketing capability. Academic support will be provided by experts at Leeds Beckett.

This role offers an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to make a tangible difference to the business, enhance their skill set, and gain valuable experience. There is a realistic chance of permanent employment at the end of the project.

To arrange an informal discussion about this position, please contact Rosi Newman at r.j.newman@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

Please note that interviews will be conducted in two stages during the weeks commencing January 29th and February 5th, 2024.

To apply for this position and for more information, please click the ‘Apply’ button above.

We welcome applications from all individuals and particularly encourage black and minority ethnic candidates as they are currently under-represented at this level of post. All appointments will be made based on merit.

Working at Ardent offers a range of benefits, including generous pension schemes, excellent holiday entitlements, flexible working arrangements, reduced study fees, subsidised fitness facilities, and more