Fractional Head of Marketing, aqueris (formerly NovNat Tech)

🌍 Commercial Marketing Manager (Fractional) Location: Hybrid (Dudley, UK preferred) Engagement: 2–3 days per week Help shape the future of sustainable water technologies At Aqueris, we're developing innovative technologies designed to help industries access and manage water more efficiently while supporting a more climate-resilient future. We are now looking for an experienced market development and strategic marketing professional to help us accelerate our next stage of growth.

This is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious deep-tech business at a pivotal stage of its journey and work closely with the leadership team to build market awareness, strengthen industry relationships and support commercial growth.

About the role This is not a traditional marketing position. We're looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution to help position Aqueris within key markets, develop high-value relationships and support our commercial objectives. You will play an important role in shaping how we engage with customers, partners, investors and industry stakeholders.

What you'll be doing Strategic positioning: own and evolve market messaging, sector narratives and value propositions. Thought leadership: develop white papers, founder content, technical explainers, conference submissions and media opportunities. Commercial enablement: refine investor decks, sales collateral, partnership materials and pilot conversation assets. Demand generation: manage targeted LinkedIn activity, website conversion improvements and selected outreach campaigns. Strategic partnerships: identify relevant industry events, associations, OEMs, customers and channel partners.

About you You may come from a background in: Deep technology Climate technology Water technology Clean technology Advanced materials Industrial innovation B2B technology marketing

You'll likely have: Experience developing markets for innovative technologies. Strong communication and storytelling skills. A commercial mindset with the ability to engage senior stakeholders. Confidence working directly with founders and leadership teams. A proactive and entrepreneurial approach.

Most importantly, you'll be excited by the opportunity to help bring impactful technologies to market and contribute to solving real-world environmental challenges. Qualifications Strong Communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders. Proven ability to develop and execute go-to-market strategies, including market segmentation, positioning, and partnership development. Comfort working on-site in a collaborative environment, engaging with cross-functional teams and external partners. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret market data, customer feedback, and performance metrics. What we offer £50,000 – 65,000 per annum (FTE) Stock Option Grant Flexible, fractional engagement. Private Health Insurance Opportunity to shape a growing category-defining business. Potential for long-term growth as the business scales.

Interested?

We'd love to hear from individuals who thrive in innovative environments and are excited by the challenge of helping transformative technologies reach global markets.

Please send your CV and a short note outlining why this opportunity interests you.