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Proven Marketing Leaders. Real Business Results.

The UK’s largest and most experienced team of marketing leaders. Available on a flexible, part-time and affordable basis.

✔  100 proven Marketing Directors

✔  1,400 UK customers

✔  Cost-effective marketing leaders

✔  No long-term contracts

How we can help you

We are passionate about helping businesses grow. Our proven Marketing Directors use their skills gained from working with businesses across all industries and sizes to deliver the results that matter most to your business.

Our flexible approach gives you full control whilst also being a far more affordable option for your business, giving you the experience you need, when you need it.

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The UK’s largest and most experienced team of marketing leaders

Our 100 Marketing Directors come with many years of experience working with respected brands. They share knowledge and opinions with each other to ensure you get the benefit of the entire team.

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Real marketing that gets real results

Our Marketing Directors are focused on business goals, not vanity metrics. We give advice rooted in strong marketing and business principles, not the latest fad.

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Experienced leaders that are on your side

Our Marketing Directors are invested in your success, care about your business and are here to help support you in achieving your goals.

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Proven track record and methodologies

You benefit from the experience of a proven Marketing Director supported by an array of tools and frameworks that guide better, faster marketing decisions and results.

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Trusted suppliers

We have relationships with a wide range of high-quality suppliers, so you can work with trusted people that deliver reliable results. We don’t take money from suppliers so you know our recommendations are 100% objective.

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Flexible terms with no long-term commitment

You don’t need to commit to a long-term contract and you can cancel anytime, no questions asked. You won’t have to deal with any of the admin of hiring a full-time employee and we can flex our service to help as much or as little as you like.

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Affordable prices

We pair business owners with world-class, part-time marketing talent at a price point that suits small and mid-market businesses. Often less per month than a marketing manager.

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“For a fairly small investment, Stephanie has saved so much time and money. I sleep better at night knowing I can focus on running the business.”
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“Jane saves me a lot of time and headache. We’re on track for a hugely successful year and we are getting the right sort of new business to grow well.”
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“Michael was instrumental in helping us to define our strategy and open up new opportunities for the business.”
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"David got quickly involved with our business and our ambitions for growth helping us to develop a marketing strategy that enabled strong marketing foundations supporting positive results for the business."
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"Mark got to grips with our business and our ambitions for growth, quickly, helping us build our brand and develop a marketing strategy that realised positive results for the business."
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The Marketing Centre bought a fresh approach to the way we approached our marketing, they helped to drive the company forward at a critical time in our business. Without doubt the work Fareeda produced and the expertise delivered far exceeded our expectations. 

Marketing leaders from
world-class brands

Our team have decades of experience growing businesses both big and small.

Results we can deliver

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Less trial & error

Tired of switching from one tactic to the next hoping something will stick? We’ll analyse your business and customers to identify the right combination of messaging, channels, tactics and campaigns to unlock growth.

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Better ROI

Our Marketing Directors have years of experience managing small, mid-size and large marketing departments and increasing Return On Investment on budgets of all sizes.

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More leads & sales

Every business owner wants more leads. We’ll fine-tune your marketing and sales processes, to generate more leads and reduce sales cycles.

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Build a better brand & reputation

Together we can build a distinct, memorable and compelling brand that’s aligned with your customers’ needs and priorities.

Meet our
marketing directors

Colin Stickland

Regional Director
East of England, East Midlands

Experienced in:
Technology, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce, Consumer Goods

Christine Durkin

Regional Director
South East England, South West England

Selina Noton

Fractional CMO
East of England, East Midlands

Experienced in:
Manufacturing, Professional Services, Construction and Property, Education, Transportation and Logistics

Helenor Rogers

Fractional CMO
South East England

Experienced in:
Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce, Consumer Goods, Hospitality and Leisure

Vicki Mapplebeck

Fractional CMO
North West England

Experienced in:
Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Hospitality and Leisure

Michael Mocatta

Fractional CMO
London

Damian Traynor

Fractional CMO
North West England

Experienced in:
Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, Professional Services, Construction and Property

Jane Nugent

Fractional CMO
North West England

Experienced in:
Construction and Property, Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce, Media and Entertainment, Public Sector and Non-Profit

Ged Leigh

Regional Director
Yorkshire and Humber, Scotland

Experienced in:
Healthcare, Manufacturing, Construction and Property, Transportation and Logistics, Hospitality and Leisure

Matthew Gaunt

Fractional CMO
South East England

Experienced in:
Retail and E-commerce, Consumer Goods, Construction and Property, Public Sector and Non-Profit, Hospitality and Leisure

David Fenton

Regional Director
South East England

Experienced in:
Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Construction and Property

Nathan Milnes

Fractional CMO
North West England

Experienced in:
Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Construction and Property, Public Sector and Non-Profit

Pippa Wells

Fractional CMO
South East England, South West England

Experienced in:
Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Construction and Property

Emma King

Fractional CMO
South East England

Experienced in:
Technology, Financial Services, Professional Services

Jayne Pooley

Fractional CMO
South West England, Wales

Experienced in:
Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, Education, Energy and Utilities, Media and Entertainment, Public Sector and Non-Profit, Hospitality and Leisure

Emma Buckby

Fractional CMO
Yorkshire and Humber, Scotland

Experienced in:
Technology, Retail and E-commerce, Education, Public Sector and Non-Profit, Hospitality and Leisure

Shelley Cole

Fractional CMO
South East England, South West England

Experienced in:
Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Media and Entertainment

Jodie Stephenson

Fractional CMO
East Midlands

Experienced in:
Technology, Manufacturing, Construction and Property

Hari Farzin

Fractional CMO
Yorkshire and Humber, Scotland

Experienced in:
Technology, Professional Services, Construction and Property, Energy and Utilities, Hospitality and Leisure

Ian Grundy

Fractional CMO
East of England, East Midlands

Experienced in:
Retail and E-commerce, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Media and Entertainment, Hospitality and Leisure

David Abbott

Fractional CMO
Yorkshire and Humber, Scotland

Experienced in:
Technology, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce, Professional Services

Fareeda Jaleel

Fractional CMO
North West England

Experienced in:
Financial Services, Healthcare, Professional Services, Construction and Property, Hospitality and Leisure

Kirsten Bolton

Fractional CMO
Yorkshire and Humber, Scotland

Experienced in:
Manufacturing, Construction and Property, Energy and Utilities, Public Sector and Non-Profit, Hospitality and Leisure

Ed Olphin

Fractional CMO
East Midlands, East of England

Experienced in:
Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce, Consumer Goods, Media and Entertainment, Hospitality and Leisure

Experienced in:
Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Construction and Property, Energy and Utilities

Nick Goring

Fractional CMO
Yorkshire and Humber, Scotland

Experienced in:
Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Hospitality and Leisure

David Oliver

Fractional CMO
Wales, South West England

Experienced in:
Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Construction and Property, Energy and Utilities, Media and Entertainment

Mark Boulton

Fractional CMO
London

Experienced in:
Technology, Professional Services, Financial Services, Healthcare, Construction and Property, Manufacturing

Lindsay Ball

Fractional CMO
East Midlands

Experienced in:
Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce, Hospitality and Leisure, Consumer Goods

Experienced in:
Healthcare, Retail and E-commerce, Education, Public Sector and Non-Profit

Peter Craven

Fractional CMO
North West England

Experienced in:
Healthcare, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Construction and Property, Transportation and Logistics

Rob Croxall

Regional Director
East Midlands

Experienced in:
Financial Services, Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, Media and Entertainment, Hospitality and Leisure

Nikki de Kretser

Fractional CMO
South East England, South West England

Experienced in:
Technology, Financial Services, Professional Services, Education

Jo Shailes

Fractional CMO
South West England, Wales

Experienced in:
Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce, Energy and Utilities, Hospitality and Leisure

Liz Forte

Fractional CMO
South East England

Experienced in:
Retail and E-commerce, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Construction and Property, Hospitality and Leisure

Andrew Pass

Fractional CMO
South West England, Wales

Experienced in:
Technology, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Transportation and Logistics

Helen Sloman

Fractional CMO
South East England

Experienced in:
Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, Professional Services, Public Sector and Non-Profit

Beth Cooper

Fractional CMO
North West England

Experienced in:
Technology, Financial Services, Retail and E-commerce, Professional Services, Public Sector and Non-Profit

Sam Butterworth

Fractional CMO
Yorkshire and Humber, Scotland

Experienced in:
Technology, Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce, Construction and Property, Transportation and Logistics

Rebecca Shears

Fractional CMO
East Midlands, East of England

Experienced in:
Technology, Financial Services, Retail and E-commerce, Consumer Goods, Construction and Property

Julie Brook

Regional Director
North West England

Experienced in:
Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce, Consumer Goods, Hospitality and Leisure

Chris Cathcart

Fractional CMO
South East England, South West England

Experienced in:
Technology, Financial Services, Retail and E-commerce, Construction and Property, Education

Robert Stead

Fractional CMO
South East England, South West England

Experienced in:
Technology, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Construction and Property, Transportation and Logistics

Richard Hancock

Regional Director
London

Experienced in:
Consumer Goods, Media and Entertainment, Hospitality and Leisure, Financial Services, Professional Services

Jude Browne

Fractional CMO
Yorkshire and Humber, Scotland

Experienced in:
Technology, Financial Services, Retail and E-commerce, Professional Services, Education

Andrew Smith

Fractional CMO
South West England, Wales

Experienced in:
Healthcare, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods

Experienced in:
Technology, Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce, Consumer Goods, Hospitality and Leisure

Anna Hutton-North

Fractional CMO
South East England

Experienced in:
Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, Professional Services, Construction and Property, Public Sector and Non-Profit

Helen Bradshaw

Fractional CMO
West Midlands

Experienced in:
Technology, Financial Services, Retail and E-commerce, Manufacturing

Rebecca Nichols

Fractional CMO
South East England, South West England

Experienced in:
Healthcare, Retail and E-commerce, Consumer Goods, Media and Entertainment, Hospitality and Leisure

Colette Porter

Fractional CMO
North West England

Experienced in:
Financial Services, Retail and E-commerce, Media and Entertainment, Public Sector and Non-Profit, Hospitality and Leisure

Emma Rainey

Fractional CMO
Wales, South West England

Experienced in:
Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing

Christine Moses

Fractional CMO
South East England

Experienced in:
Manufacturing, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Education, Energy and Utilities, Transportation and Logistics

Philippa Ochonski

Fractional CMO
South East England

Experienced in:
Technology, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Energy and Utilities, Public Sector and Non-Profit

Ian Webb

Fractional CMO
Yorkshire and Humber, Scotland

Experienced in:
Financial Services, Retail and E-commerce, Professional Services, Construction and Property, Hospitality and Leisure

David Long

Fractional CMO
South East England

Experienced in:
Technology, Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce, Professional Services, Consumer Goods

Rebecca Manville

Fractional CMO
South East England

Experienced in:
Technology, Retail and E-commerce, Professional Services, Media and Entertainment

Michael Williamson

Fractional CMO
North West England

Experienced in:
Technology, Financial Services, Retail and E-commerce

Mark Pearson

Fractional CMO
East of England, East Midlands

Experienced in:
Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, Energy and Utilities, Hospitality and Leisure

Stephen Rumbelow

Fractional CMO
East Midlands, East of England

Experienced in:
Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail and E-commerce, Public Sector and Non-Profit

David Pemberton

Fractional CMO
Yorkshire and Humber, Scotland

Experienced in:
Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce

Andy Chadbourne

Fractional CMO
North West England

Experienced in:
Technology, Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce, Energy and Utilities, Transportation and Logistics

Nigel Leahy

Fractional CMO
Wales, South West England

Experienced in:
Technology, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce, Professional Services, Education, Energy and Utilities, Media and Entertainment, Public Sector and Non-Profit, Hospitality and Leisure

Rachael Ward

Fractional CMO
South East England, South West England

Experienced in:
Technology, Financial Services, Retail and E-commerce, Professional Services, Construction and Property

Mark Harris

Fractional CMO
South East England

Experienced in:
Technology, Professional Services, Energy and Utilities, Transportation and Logistics, Public Sector and Non-Profit

Phil Kent

Fractional CMO
South East England

Experienced in:
Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Construction and Property, Education, Transportation and Logistics

James Robinson

Fractional CMO
Yorkshire and Humber, Scotland

Experienced in:
Manufacturing, Consumer Goods, Construction and Property, Transportation and Logistics, Hospitality and Leisure

Nigel Rodliffe

Fractional CMO
East of England, East Midlands

Experienced in:
Technology, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce, Public Sector and Non-Profit

Jean Moncrieff

Fractional CMO
London

Sally Shuttleworth

Regional Director
South West England, Wales

Experienced in:
Technology, Financial Services, Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce, Consumer Goods

Fiona West

Fractional CMO
South West England, Wales

Experienced in:
Technology, Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce, Professional Services, Hospitality and Leisure

Karen Jones

Fractional CMO
South East England

Experienced in:
Technology, Manufacturing, Construction and Property, Education, Energy and Utilities

Nicky Macfarlane

Fractional CMO
South East England

Experienced in:
Technology, Healthcare, Education, Hospitality and Leisure

Hannah Poulton

Fractional CMO
South East England, South West England

Experienced in:
Technology, Financial Services, Healthcare, Public Sector and Non-Profit, Hospitality and Leisure

Helen Martin

Fractional CMO
South East England

Experienced in:
Retail and E-commerce, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Education, Hospitality and Leisure

Tim Parrack

Regional Director
South East England

Experienced in:
Technology, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Construction and Property

Tony Galloni

Fractional CMO
East Midlands

Experienced in:
Healthcare, Manufacturing, Construction and Property, Energy and Utilities, Hospitality and Leisure

Experienced in:
Technology, Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce, Consumer Goods

Experienced in:
Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce, Consumer Goods, Construction and Property, Media and Entertainment

Chris Burton

Fractional CMO
South East England

Experienced in:
Manufacturing, Retail and E-commerce, Consumer Goods, Construction and Property, Hospitality and Leisure

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Our Net Promoter Score for customer satisfaction is 73.

Our NPS (Net Promoter Score) means we have ‘World Class’ client relationships. The industry average is 60 *Source: Retently

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"You enable small cash strapped businesses to have access to exceptional talent. You are nimble and move quickly. You are very likeable people."
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"Engaging, supportive and reactive. The Marketing Centre have supported us both as a mentor and as maternity cover and provided a first class, adaptive service."
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"Top level support that an SME would not have access to otherwise"
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"Engaging The Marketing Centre has transformed our activities and performance in this area. Simple as that!"

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