Digital Marketing Contract Jobs in Edinburgh
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Marketing And Communications Manager
Posted 1 day ago by TACT (The Adolescent & Childrens Trust)
The Marketing and Communications Manager role involves overseeing marketing strategies and communications efforts for an...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Blyth, Northumberland, UK
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Marketing Lead, UKI
Posted 1 day ago by Asana
The Marketing Lead, UKI at Asana is responsible for leading regional marketing efforts across the UK and Ireland, acting...
- Rate £119,000 per year
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Hybrid
- Location South East; Milton Keynes; Southampton; Dartford; Reading; Maidstone; Sutton; Croydon; Slough; Portsmouth; Brighton
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Commission Based Business Development Manager – London
Posted 1 day ago by Vynzo Media
Vynzo Media, a UK-based marketing agency, is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive new business opportunities...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Remote
- Location Greater London, England, United Kingdom
Senior Digital Marketing Executive (13372)
Posted 1 day ago by Watches of Switzerland Group PLC
The Senior Digital Marketing Executive will oversee the marketing channels for The Watches of Switzerland Group's E-Comm...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Undetermined
- Work type Undetermined
- Location Narborough, England, United Kingdom
Local Marketing Manager (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)
Posted 1 day ago by Inspired Thinking Group (ITG)
The Local Marketing Manager will work within the Currys retail marketing team to develop and implement local marketing s...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Fixed-Term
- Work type Hybrid
- Location London, England, United Kingdom
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About Our Digital Marketing Contract Roles in Edinburgh
What does a digital marketing contractor do?
Digital Marketing contractors plan and execute marketing campaigns across online channels, covering paid search, paid social, display advertising, email marketing, content marketing, SEO, and marketing automation. The role is hands-on and results-driven: clients expect contractors to set up campaigns, manage budgets, analyse performance data, optimise for conversions, and report on ROI. Unlike a marketing strategist or brand consultant, a digital marketing contractor is expected to operate the tools directly, whether that is Google Ads, Meta Business Suite, HubSpot, Marketo, or a programmatic advertising platform. Organisations hire digital marketing contractors when launching new products or campaigns, filling gaps in their marketing team, or bringing in specialist channel expertise that their permanent team lacks.
What is the market like for digital marketing contractors?
The UK digital marketing contracting market is active and accessible, with relatively low barriers to entry compared to many contracting disciplines. Demand is broad-based across sectors, though e-commerce, technology, and financial services are the largest hirers. The market is segmented by channel specialism: PPC and paid social contractors are the most commonly hired, followed by SEO specialists and marketing automation experts. Generalist digital marketing contractors who can work across multiple channels are valued by smaller organisations that need a single contractor to cover their entire digital marketing operation. Rates are lower than most IT or finance contracting disciplines, reflecting the larger talent pool and the more junior average seniority of the work. However, specialists in areas like programmatic advertising, marketing data analytics, or CRM implementation can command rates at the upper end of the range.
What is the contracting market like in Edinburgh?
As the UK's second largest financial centre by assets under management, Edinburgh generates deep and recurring demand for technology, change, risk, actuarial, and regulatory contractors from its concentration of asset managers, insurers, banks, and investment firms. Scottish Government departments and agencies headquartered in the city add a public sector dimension covering digital delivery, policy implementation, and programme management. A growing fintech community draws on Edinburgh's strong university talent pipeline to feed both permanent and contract hiring. Financial services roles requiring niche expertise can command rates that match or exceed those seen elsewhere in the UK, and the city's quality of life continues to attract contractors willing to relocate from London for comparable earnings in a more manageable environment.
How much do digital marketing contractors usually earn in Edinburgh?
Contract rates for digital marketing roles in Edinburgh typically range from £300 to £550 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many digital marketing vacancies in Edinburgh are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 250 digital marketing contract roles across the site, with Edinburgh maintaining steady volume. Data reviewed up to June 2026.