Marketing Manager - Hatfield, Hertfordshire

Marketing Manager – Hatfield, Hertfordshire Post Title: Marketing Manager SBU: Hertfordshire Sports Village FTE: 0.6 (working 24 hours per week) Duration of Contract: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract Annual Leave: 23 days annual leave plus standard bank holidays increasing to 26 days after 4 years continuous service Salary: HSV6 £30,282 – £32,812 pro-rata pa Location: De Havilland Campus, Hatfield, Hertfordshire We are on the lookout for a marketing manager that is brimming with ideas, confident with communication, a whizz at social media and a pro at juggling different projects. Sound like you? Then we want you to join our fantastic and dynamic team where you’ll be able to put your stamp on all things marketing! No idea is too wacky and we welcome and encourage those creative juices to flow. You will be able to dip your toe in all elements of the marketing mix and create a real impact. You will be an ambassador for our WELCOMES values and portray this through our marketing. In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you the chance to work in a fun, friendly and challenging atmosphere with lots of perks and flexibility and not to mention an awesome marketing team (we’re not competitive, promise!) Hertfordshire Sports Village provides extensive sports facilities and services to the local community, students and staff of the University of Hertfordshire. Proudly named as one of Leisure and Hospitality’s 20 Best Companies to Work For in 2021, Hertfordshire Sports Village is committed to ensuring our staff team are connected and engaged. Welcoming, going the extra mile, leading by example and the ability to consistently exceed expectations are some of the values we look for in our team members. If you share these values and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you. Our first-class facilities and expert team attract customers from elite sports professionals to those who are just starting out. We welcome students, staff and the local community. Main duties and responsibilities Construct, develop and implement integrated marketing, communication and sales plans to deliver budgeted income, participation and retention. Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of marketing activity on a regular basis and create relevant reports for the Senior/Middle Management Team Work with the graphic designer to manage the stock of printed materials, ensuring they are on time, correct and fit the target audience. Able to manage allocated budget Be a role model for sales and marketing with the confidence to marketing and promote Sports Village products and services Representing the Sports Village internally and externally though various fair and events. Be a brand guardian for the Sports Village Be proficient with traditional and digital media including emails, website, print and social media Skill and experience required Enjoy working with people in a customer-facing environment Be successful at marketing planning with proven positive impact on income, including the use of traditional and e-commerce marketing initiatives. Experience of working in a sales and marketing environment. Experience of production of publicity, marketing collateral, advertising and press releases. Experience of undertaking web and social media updates and writing for the web. Experience of working with designers to create marketing materials. Have creative flair for copy writing and create eye catching content on social media Pride yourself on brilliant communication and organisational skills Be self-assured and confident to do the job under little supervision Be a reliable team player Qualifications required A-Levels or equivalent qualification Degree in a marketing or sports related area or equivalent demonstrable experience Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria. Please attach a personal statement showing clearly how your skills and experience match the Person Specification. We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work before an offer is made. Benefits include Free Gym Membership Up to 26 days annual leave per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays Sick pay & pension scheme Unrivalled training and development opportunities UNiDays, TOTUM (formerly NUS Extra) and Galleria discount cards Discounted travel on UNO buses Staff social events 1 hour a week paid exercise time Closing Date: 03 August 2025 Interview Date: 14 August 2025 Start Date: 17 November 2025 Reference Number: REQ000157 Date advert placed: 03 July 2025 Our vision is to transform lives and UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts