As our Digital Marketing and AI Growth Manager, you’ll lead the visibility, performance and evolution of NRL Group’s digital ecosystem. This role would suit someone who thrives at the intersection of technology, marketing, and innovation — blending strategic insight with hands-on digital execution to strengthen our brand authority across traditional and emerging AI-driven search environments.
Who are the NRL Group?
The NRL Group is proud to be certified™ as a Great Place To Work®, with a 95% satisfaction score from colleagues, as well as being recognised as a 2025 UK Best Workplace™.
For over 40 years, we’ve delivered engineering recruitment, workforce solutions and contracting services, supported by talented people across our businesses. Our commitment to continuous improvement and innovation has earned us industry recognition, including APSCo UK’s Recruitment Company of the Year (£50–250m).
We are a Living Wage Employer, a Disability Confident Committed employer, and have a strong focus on colleague wellbeing, development and inclusion. We offer personalised development plans, mental health first aiders and flexible career pathways to help everyone find the right role for them.
Location and Working Pattern
Hybrid role based in Wigan, with two days per week in the office.
Responsibilities
Deliver NRL Group’s SEO, GEO and AI search strategy to increase digital visibility and authority.
Oversee digital estate governance, managing website development and performance across multiple brands.
Lead conversion rate optimisation (CRO) initiatives, shaping user journeys to improve engagement and lead generation.
Manage and enhance marketing technology platforms and automation workflows.
Build and maintain dashboards, insights and analytics to inform strategy and performance reporting.
Drive innovation through AI adoption and experimentation across marketing activities.
Collaborate with subject matter experts and stakeholders to develop authoritative content that builds brand trust.
Guide agency partnerships and internal teams to optimise our overall digital footprint.Must‑have Requirements
Extensive B2B and B2C digital marketing experience.
Deep knowledge of technical SEO, GEO and AI search principles.
Experience managing websites, CMS platforms and supplier relationships.
Proficiency with GA4, Search Console, CRM integrations and reporting tools.
Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to translate data into strategic recommendations.
Proven experience leading CRO programmes and digital transformation projects.
Confident communicator with excellent project management and stakeholder engagement skills.Nice‑to‑have Skills
Experience in recruitment, engineering, technical or service-based sectors.
Exposure to multi-brand marketing environments or complex website migrations.Benefits
Just some of the benefits you will be able to access when you join the NRL Group include:
22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years’ continued service, with the option to purchase additional days each year
Competitive pension scheme
Health Cash Plan medical expense allowance
Personal finance coach, health checks and tailored financial advice
Working hours flexibility
Long service awards
Electric vehicle leasing
Benefits platform including wellbeing support, cycle to work scheme, paid charity days and life assuranceApply Now
If you're passionate about driving growth through digital channels, excited by emerging AI search technologies, and ready to lead digital marketing excellence across a diverse and ambitious group – we’d love to hear from you.
The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.
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