Insights and Thought Leadership Manager

About the role

Urbis, a multidisciplinary urban consultancy, is looking for an Insights and Thought Leadership Manager to shape its voice, reputation and influence. Working closely with the Head of Marketing, Media and Communications and leaders across Marketing, Media & Insights, Business Development and the Executive team, the role develops thought leadership, manages and influences strategic partnerships, sponsorships and memberships, and supports keynote presentations. It is open to applicants based in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and delivery of industry partnerships, sponsorships and memberships, ensuring measurable value and long-term impact.
• Identify, evaluate and communicate partnership, sponsorship and membership opportunities aligned to strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to deliver a strategic approach to industry events and go-to-market activity.
• Develop and promote thought leadership and insights through memberships, keynote presentations and strategic content.
• Support the Head of Marketing, Media and Communications in growing the brand's voice-to-market.
• Build and maintain relationships with key industry bodies and external stakeholders.
• Review and improve systems and processes to maximise the return on investment of partnerships and sponsorships.
• Measure, report on and present program performance, using data to inform recommendations.
• Write, edit and coordinate thought leadership content across EDMs, social media, the website and media.

Required profile

• Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Strong experience across marketing, brand, partnerships, memberships and sponsorships, ideally in the property and urban development industry.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering thought leadership across multiple marketing and communications channels.
• Experience influencing senior stakeholders in a professional services environment or similar.
• Proven ability to manage complex internal and external stakeholder relationships.
• Previous people leadership experience is desirable; previous media experience is advantageous.