Marketing Manager in Leeds

Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. We provide end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality. We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, delivering experiences that resonate worldwide. Our organisation fosters an inclusive, forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration.

As our Marketing Manager, you will drive the venue’s marketing activity, leading the delivery of CRM, social media and digital campaigns that inspire audiences and maximise ticket sales for our public events. You will oversee all marketing functions across the venue, ensuring a cohesive, high-impact approach that supports every area of the business. Through creativity, insight and commercial focus, you will strengthen brand consistency, grow audiences and contribute to the venue’s overall performance and profile.

What We Can Offer: Hosting events is what we do best. You will have access to discounted tickets to enjoy with your favourites. You will receive 25 days annual leave and a Life Assurance policy. A 5% Pension contribution, Healthshield for medical costs (including for dependents), and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) through AXA Health to support mental health. You will also receive eye care vouchers, Cycle to Work scheme, and the Employee Referral Scheme. We encourage work–life balance and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver integrated marketing activity across the venue, supporting all business areas through timely execution of CRM, social, digital and campaign projects in line with brand guidelines.
• Build and manage external relationships with promoters, partners, agencies and suppliers, including collaboration with the ticketing partner (AXS) to maximise ticket sales.
• Create and oversee compelling marketing plans and content for events, ensuring promoters are supported and organic social activity maximises reach and engagement.
• Plan, manage and optimise paid media and PPC campaigns across multiple platforms, using data analysis, testing and budget management to drive conversions, maximise ROI and achieve strong ROAS.
• Lead the venue’s digital presence, maintain a high-performing, SEO-optimised website, analyse performance, report results, and provide line management and development for the marketing team.

We Are Looking For Someone With:

• Significant experience delivering integrated marketing campaigns across CRM, social, digital and paid media, ideally within live events, entertainment, hospitality or a fast-paced consumer environment.
• A proven track record of driving ticket sales or revenue performance through data-led digital marketing, including paid social, PPC, SEO and conversion optimisation.
• Hands-on experience managing agency, promoter and partner relationships, delivering clear marketing plans and commercially successful campaigns.
• Strong digital expertise, including website management, content optimisation, SEO best practice and use of analytics tools to monitor performance and inform decision-making.
• Experience leading or mentoring a marketing team, balancing strategic oversight with operational delivery, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, on brand and to a high standard.

Recruitment Process:

• 1st Stage – Intro Call with Talent Team
• 2nd Stage – Interview with Head of Marketing & Communications
• 3rd Stage – Panel Interview with Venue Team

All offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including identity, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and, where relevant, a DBS check. Checks are conducted in line with data protection law.

Inclusive Workplace: Legends Global is committed to inclusion, diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome flexible working discussions and provide reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process to ensure fair assessment.