Senior Marketing & Communications Executive

Senior Marketing & Communications Executive

Salary - £30k - £33k depending on experience, knowledge & skills

Are you ready to take the next step in your Marketing and Communications career, where your ideas can make a real impact?

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take a lead role in marketing and communications across all our HTA events and campaigns. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to project manage high‑quality, on‑brand activities in a busy and rewarding environment. Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager, you will join a collaborative and supportive team where a proactive, organised and detail‑focused approach is valued.

• Work at the forefront of marketing and communications in a unique and meaningful sector.
• Join a supportive team that values collaboration, initiative, and fresh ideas.
• Enjoy a varied and engaging role that includes project management, content creation, proof‑reading and design collaboration.
• Make a visible impact on our Marketing and Communication campaigns and our HTA presence at events that matter to our members and the public.
• Be part of a values‑driven organisation with a clear mission and a culture of innovation and integrity.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance (30 days + bank holidays)
• A supportive, inclusive working environment
• Professional development and career progression

The HTA has 1,350 members, including garden retailers, growers, landscapers, and suppliers to the garden industry. We lobby and campaign for our members within the horticulture industry and have an excellent reputation. We provide our members with the opportunity to learn, innovate, and network with others in the industry. Our political lobbying team works to enable the best conditions for our members to flourish across the UK and our research and insights team provide impactful data to help our members run productive and resilient businesses.

We have been running the National Garden Gift scheme since 1962, the biggest garden gift card scheme in the country, locking in about £40 million of consumer spend to horticulture and our members’ businesses.

Our culture is built on our values of being Member Focused, Collaborative & Inclusive, Trusted, and Innovative. We put our members at the heart of everything we do, ensuring their needs and aspirations guide our decisions and actions. We foster a collaborative and inclusive environment where every team member’s voice is valued, and diverse perspectives drive creativity and success. Trust is central to our relationships, both internally and externally, and we are committed to acting with integrity and transparency in all that we do.

We embrace innovation, continuously seeking new ways to improve and push boundaries, ensuring that we stay ahead of the curve in delivering exceptional service and results. If you’re looking for a workplace where these values are lived every day, and where you can make a real impact, we’d love for you to join us.

As Senior Marketing and Communications Executive, you will develop, implement and manage innovative and effective marketing communications on behalf of the HTA. This will involve collaboration with teams across the wider organisation to promote and protect the garden industry across all channels. You will deliver professional, strategically linked campaigns and communications to increase member engagement and grow the profile and reputation of the HTA as the leading trade voice of the UK Garden industry.

• Marketing communications: Take the lead in planning, coordinating and delivering all marketing communications for all our events and campaigns across the year. Work closely with colleagues across departments, advise on content, formats and channels, create annual campaign communication plans, and manage the marketing calendar. Drive member and consumer engagement and sales through targeted campaigns, acting as the central point of contact for all internal and external communications.
• Content: Lead the development of relevant,…