Your new company

At Hays, we believe in being long-term partners with our people as well as our customers. Together, we will work for your tomorrow, and the possibilities are endless.

With over 50 years of business success, we have built a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. Joining Hays isn't just about being part of a global business leader; with over 12,000 people across 32 countries, you'll be making a difference in the world of work.

Your new role

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Marketing Manager - Activation to join our Hays internal Marketing team. Joining Hays, means you'll be part of a forward-thinking business that's going places. This is a full-time permanent role. While we prefer the successful candidate to be based in Sydney CBD, we are open to considering applicants located anywhere within Australia and can offer flexibility regarding location.

This role is responsible for leading the end-to-end delivery of projects, campaigns, and marketing initiatives across multiple channels. Acting as the operational link between all marketing teams, the Marketing Activation Manager ensures campaign briefs are accurately interpreted, brand and copy standards are consistently upheld, and all marketing assets are delivered on time, on brief, and to the highest standard.

Our global network and ways of working mean you'll be part of something bigger, whilst taking pride in the work you do within a collaborative team. As the Marketing Manager - Activation, we will empower you to think beyond, redefine standards and evolve the status quo.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Campaign & Creative Delivery: Execute strategic briefs into compelling marketing content across channels, ensuring timely delivery and brand consistency.
• Workflow Management: Oversee production schedules, lead project meetings, and coordinate with stakeholders to ensure smooth and timely campaign execution.
• Messaging & Content Oversight: Lead content and copy teams, refine messaging for target audiences, and manage workflow between creative teams and partners.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong operational experience in marketing, particularly in campaign delivery and creative development.
• Proven ability to work closely with content and design teams and guide audience-first messaging and creative strategies.
• Skilled in managing timelines, interpreting briefs, and coordinating across teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Ability to translate strategic direction into compelling creative outputs and messaging.
• High standards for quality, brand consistency, and stakeholder communication.
• Background in marketing traffic, studio coordination, or campaign production is preferred.
• Tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline.

What you'll get in return

This is an incredible opportunity to shape your career in part of a growing business and achieve your ambitions. You'll have the chance to learn from inspirational and determined leaders. Our scale gives you access to a pool of best-practice tools to tap into so you can make an impact. Other benefits include:

• Market leading tools and technology to enable you to make an extraordinary impact
• Flexible working arrangements to allow you to work how and where suits you best
• Generous leave entitlements to take advantage of parental leave, volunteering days, lifestyle and flex leave
• Celebrate success: Your success is our success, and we reward strong performance as a cornerstone of life at Hays
• Thrive in a workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels welcome
• Wellbeing rewards: Benefit from health, leisure and lifestyle partnership discounts
• Employee Resource Groups and Working Groups for you to connect and collaborate with like-minded colleagues
• Global career opportunities - make your mark locally or explore international opportunities with Hays

What you need to do now

If you're looking for a role that challenges and helps you to make an impact, let's create tomorrow together. There's no telling where a career at Hays might take you.

Contact Sandy Luhr, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner by submitting your application via the Apply Now button.

At Hays, we value equity, diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a work environment where all people regardless of background feel a sense of belonging. By joining Hays you'll be part of an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, recognising every individual for their unique differences. We invite people from all backgrounds to apply.