Job descriptionWe are looking for a commercially minded, hands‑on Marketing Lead to join our marketing team.
This is a senior role for someone who can review our current marketing activity, help to develop a clear and effective strategy, and work with the wider business to deliver measurable growth.
You will be comfortable working across a range of different business units – setting daily direction for the marketing team whilst also supporting delivery alongside our Digital and Content Manager.
About Us Langford Vets is a group of customer‑focused veterinary services providing a range of first opinion and specialist capabilities and outstanding care. Our group includes Langford Veterinary Practice, the Small Animal Referral Hospital, Stables Equine Practice, Farm Animal Practice, and Diagnostic Laboratories. As a subsidiary of the University of Bristol, we provide the clinical teaching platform for the Veterinary School.
We also support career‑long learning through the Langford Academy, which provides CPD, advanced training, and career development opportunities for veterinary professionals.
About the Role With three key audiences – pet and animal owners, referring veterinary practices, and veterinary professionals through the Langford Academy – this role is responsible for delivering a clear marketing strategy and growth in new clients, referrals, and revenue.
You will be expected to both lead and contribute to delivery, working closely with our Digital and Content Manager. Strong content creation skills, with videography and editing experience are essential.
This is an exciting opportunity to grow a new aspect of Langford Vets as we further develop our role in postgraduate education.
This role reports into the CEO and Langford Academy Lead, and is a full‑time role expected to be largely working on site.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Langford Academy Lead to develop and grow the Langford Academy programme and profile
Promote CPD events, training opportunities, and educational content to veterinary professionals
Help deliver events, campaigns, and initiatives that strengthen engagement with the wider profession
Client Growth (B2C) working alongside our different business units
Increase new client acquisition and appointment bookings across our practices
Develop campaigns and communications to improve customer loyalty, retention, and repeat bookings
Optimise digital channels and the overall customer journey to drive bookings and long‑term growth
Hands‑On Delivery
Work closely with the Digital and Content Manager on day‑to‑day delivery of marketing activity
Creation of video content, including filming and editing
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in a senior marketing role with hands‑on responsibility
Strong content creation skills, with videography and editing experience essential
Strong commercial focus with a track record of delivering growth in leads, revenue and customer engagement
Excellent stakeholder management and ability to work across a multi‑service organisation
Experience in healthcare, veterinary, education, or professional services sectors would be advantageous
Benefits and wellbeing Our people are at the heart of what we do and as your employer we want to ensure we offer flexibility, support and staff development, where possible, through:
Time off
5 weeks holiday per year (plus bank holidays)
Additional holiday entitlement for Long Service
Employee Forum – to ensure all employees voices can be heard
Wellbeing talks and events
Cycle to work scheme
Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity and paternity pay (after 2 years’ service)
Health
Free annual flu vaccination
General
Free onsite parking
U2 bus service link to Bristol
Generous pension scheme – we match up to 8% pension contributions
Langford Vets is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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