Digital Marketing Lead – Maternity Cover

Minimum 6 month contract

The Job

Job Title

Digital Marketing Lead – Maternity Cover – Minimum 6 months

Location

Flexible – Work from home or Dublin 2 office based. Min 1 day per month in office.

Reporting To

Head of Digital & Group Sales & Marketing Manager

Your New Role – Starting September 2026

This is a hybrid role with our head office in Dublin 2. As a Digital Marketing Lead, you will hold a senior position within the agency, blending high-level digital strategy with hands-on technical execution, leadership, and creativity.

Priciple Accountabilities

Website Management & Optimisation 

  • Assist with the ongoing performance, maintenance, and enhancement of Sprint Digital’s client websites.  
  • Work closely with the website development team to prioritise projects, manage timelines, and ensure successful delivery.  
  • Identify opportunities to improve website usability, user journeys, accessibility, and conversion rates.  
  • Coordinate website testing, quality assurance and launch activities.  

SEO & Content Performance 

  • Assist with SEO strategy across client websites, including on-page optimisation, content planning and technical recommendations.  
  • Review and optimise website content to ensure it supports search visibility, user experience and commercial objectives.  
  • Monitor organic search performance and implement initiatives to drive growth.  
  • Ensure all content aligns with brand standards and best practice.  

Client Onboarding & Relationship Management 

  • Support the onboarding of new clients, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, and expectations are managed effectively.  
  • Attend client meetings to provide digital marketing expertise, performance updates, and strategic recommendations.  
  • Manage a portfolio of client relationships where required, acting as a trusted digital marketing advisor.  
  • Support sales and proposal activity by providing digital marketing input and recommendations.  

Client Performance & Account Oversight 

  • Monitor the performance of client digital marketing activity across SEO, PPC, websites, and content channels.  
  • Review campaign results and identify opportunities to improve traffic, engagement, conversion, and return on investment.  
  • Provide clear recommendations and actionable insights to clients and other team members. 
  • Support account managers in delivering digital marketing objectives and client retention. 

Team Support & Collaboration 

  • Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to members of the digital marketing team.  
  • Conduct regular one-to-one meetings and performance check-ins with the team.
  • Work closely with PPC, SEO, website development and account management teams to deliver successful client outcomes.  
  • Contribute to process improvements, knowledge sharing and best practice across the department. 

 Communication, Teamwork and Leadership 

  • To respond and react to all communication and requests from clients and suppliers in a timely and professional manner 
  • To attend all internal and external meetings as requested. 
  • Participate in regular conference calls  
  • To liaise with other departments and PREM Group properties 
  • To be completely familiar with all PREM Groups’ products and services, and to promote them whenever possible 
  • To lead by example, specifically regarding personal presentation, punctuality, attendance, application to work, teamwork and customer care 

Ideal Candidate

  • 2+ years of experience building and managing websites, with a strong preference for WordPress. 
  • 2+ years of experience managing clients and leading client onboarding processes. 
  • 2+ years of experience managing, mentoring, and guiding team members. 
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a sharp eye for clear copy. 
  • Proven experience creating and optimising website content for SEO. 
  • Familiarity with tracking PPC campaigns across Google Ads and paid social platforms. 
  • Hands-on experience with website building, maintenance, plugin management, and troubleshooting. 
  • Strong organisation and project management skills with a proven ability to hit deadlines. 
  • Confidence leading client calls, explaining reports, and attending sales meetings with senior management. 
  • Ability to work independently with high autonomy in a remote team environment. 

Beneficial Skills & Qualifications

  • A related third-level qualification (e.g., Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, or Computer Science). 
  • Experience with Elementor or other drag-and-drop page builders. 
  • Familiarity with WPEngine and other hosting environments. 
  • Deep experience with Google Search Console, Google Analytics (GA4), and Google Tag Manager. 
  • Familiarity with Google Core Web Vitals and browser developer tools. 
  • Previous experience working within an agency environment. 

Benefits of Working with Us

  • Excellent working environment
  • Excellent hotel staff rates across Ireland, UK & Continental Europe
  • We host employee social events and activities throughout the year
  • PRSA scheme
  • 24/7 mental wellbeing support programme
  • Length of service recognition
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Career progression opportunities

If you are interested in working with us at Sprint Digital apply today with your CV and cover letter to Siobhan Pepper – spepper@sprintdigital.com

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