Interim Head of Marketing & Communications (14 month maternity cover)

Mind Foundry is seeking an experienced marketing generalist to lead its Marketing and Communications function for a 14-month fixed-term period. The successful candidate will translate business priorities into focused plans, campaigns, budgets and measurable outcomes, working closely with the CEO, Sales, Commercial and wider leadership teams. This is a hands-on role spanning brand, digital, content, PR, internal communications and ESG.

The role requires regular travel to the Summertown, Oxford office, attendance at client sites and events across the UK and internationally. Candidates must hold, or be eligible for, UK Security Checked (SC) vetting. The post-holder will lead a blended team of permanent employees, contractors, interns and agencies, balancing direct delivery with effective delegation and specialist resourcing.

• Develop and deliver the marketing and communications strategy in support of commercial and company priorities
• Own brand, positioning and messaging architecture for Defence, National Security, government and investor audiences
• Lead PR, thought leadership, product marketing and digital channel management including the company website
• Manage internal communications, quarterly all-company events, employee surveys and employer brand activity
• Oversee the ESG programme, ensuring commitments are planned, measured and communicated credibly
• Lead and develop a blended team, making clear decisions on delegation, resourcing and specialist support within agreed budgets

• Marketing and communications leadership experience in B2B technology, Defence and National Security, or government sectors
• Broad hands-on background spanning brand, content, digital channels, events and integrated campaigns
• Strong operational experience managing budgets, suppliers and cross-functional delivery
• Excellent written and verbal communication with confidence advising senior stakeholders
• Experience managing internal communications, employee engagement and employer brand activity
• Eligibility for UK Security Checked (SC) vetting and ability to travel regularly to Oxford

Mind Foundry is a close-knit, multidisciplinary AI company working at the intersection of research, engineering, product and operational impact. The team focuses on technically challenging problems in Defence, National Security and government, combining technical rigour with pragmatism and responsible AI development.