Background and industry experience
Hayley first joined MEC in March 2022, where she played a key role in developing the company’s marketing activities and supporting its continued growth. After almost two years with the business, she returned to the property sector before rejoining MEC in March 2025 as Group Head of Marketing & Business Development.
A Chartered Marketer for over six years and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), Hayley brings extensive experience across the housebuilding, construction, property and engineering sectors. She is responsible for leading the company’s marketing and business development activities, supporting growth, strengthening client relationships and promoting collaboration across the business.
Throughout her career, Hayley has worked with a range of technical and professional organisations, developing expertise in marketing strategy, communications, brand development and business growth. Having worked across both client-side and consultancy environments, she brings a commercially focused approach and a strong understanding of how marketing and business development can support long-term business success.
Outside of work, Hayley enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, hiking with her two Labradors and taking on property renovation projects.
About me
What is your favourite holiday destination?
Malta! I just love the history, the fact that Knight’s appear everywhere, and that it’s just such a beautiful island, with kind people!
What is your favourite film?
Hard one, I love so many films, from all different genres, but anything with Ryan Reynolds in is always a firm favourite!
What is your favourite thing to do at the weekend?
Spend time with my family, we live a chaotic life, so weekends is when we get to enjoy time together. You will usually find us in the garden, out eating, or doing a project!
What is your favourite sport to follow?
It would have to be football, although I love watching any live sport (even when i don’t follow what’s going on), the buzz is just a great feeling.
If you had to eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be?
As a big foodie, this is a hard one, although it would probably have to be a fillet steak and triple cooked chips, can I have wine too please? New Zealand, Sauvignon Blanc! Yes, I drink white with Steak!
Contact: hayley.knight@m-ec.co.uk