Marketing Executive - Newcastle upon Tyne

About Legends Global

Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, 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, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide. Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win, we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

The Venue

A defining landmark of the Northeast, Utilita Arena Newcastle has welcomed millions of fans since opening in 1995. Purpose built for live entertainment, the arena hosts everything from global music icons to major sporting and business events. With a capacity of over 11,000, it stands proudly alongside the region's most iconic sights.

The Role

The role of the Marketing Executive at Utilita Arena Newcastle is to support all areas for marketing and communications with an emphasis on driving ticket sales, maximising opportunities for the sale of premium products, and working with venue partners to fulfil their requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver and support multi-channel marketing campaigns, ensuring all activity is executed on time, on brand, and across key channels including advertising, social media, digital marketing, website content, and event promotion.
• Create engaging marketing content and collateral, including social media videos, website/blog content, presentations, and promotional materials that support both commercial objectives and wider business functions.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, working closely with promoters, ticketing partners, agencies, suppliers, and industry contacts to coordinate and support event marketing activity before, during, and after events.
• Monitor performance and drive event success, tracking ticket sales, evaluating promotional activity, identifying opportunities, and contributing to the planning and development of effective marketing strategies.
• Act as a key marketing representative across the business, providing excellent customer service, communicating information clearly and accurately, supporting site visits and events, and collaborating with venue teams to meet operational and commercial objectives.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in digital marketing and content management, with a strong understanding of website/CMS platforms, social media channels, digital marketing principles, and emerging trends.
• Skills in creating and managing marketing campaigns, including email marketing through ECRM platforms and social media activity via Meta Business Suite.
• Proficiency in design and content creation tools, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar platforms, with the ability to produce engaging marketing assets.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to create clear, accurate, and compelling content across multiple channels.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities, capable of developing effective working partnerships with both internal teams and external contacts.

What we can offer:

• Access to discounted tickets to enjoy events.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Life Assurance policy.
• 5% Pension contribution.
• Support with unexpected costs through Healthshield.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for mental health support.
• Eye care vouchers and contribution towards glasses.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Employee Referral Scheme.

Recruitment Process Outlined:

• 1st Stage - Introductory Call with Talent Team
• 2nd Stage - Interview with Venue Marketing Team

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and, where relevant to the role, a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role.

Inclusive Workplace

At Legends Global, we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one. We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date.