Marketing Executive in City of London

Location: London Stadium, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, Stratford

Hybrid working: 4 days per week on-site

Salary: Up to £28,000

Closing Date: 30/01/2026 at 5pm

Be Part of the Claret & Blue Journey

West Ham United Football Club have an exciting opportunity available to come and join as a Marketing Executive. This role sits at the heart of the Marketing department, supporting the day-to-day delivery of key campaigns while helping bring our biggest annual moments to life.

This is perfect for a candidate driven by the challenge of ensuring campaigns are devised, developed and executed to a best-in-class level across email, SMS and wide channels across ticketing, hospitality, retail and partnerships.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about driving the club forward and have a strong knowledge of the football industry and new trends. They will also be an independent thinker who is constantly pushing for new and innovative ways of ensuring success.

The Role

As a Marketing Executive, you’ll be responsible for helping to devise, develop and deliver best-in-class marketing campaigns across key Club areas including:

• Ticketing
• Hospitality
• Retail
• Partnerships

You’ll play a key role in executing campaigns across email, SMS and wider digital channels, ensuring every supporter touchpoint reflects the West Ham United brand and ambition.

Working closely with Marketing Managers and wider Club departments, you’ll help take campaigns from concept to execution, ensuring consistency, creativity and impact throughout.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the marketing team with the day-to-day marketing needs of the Club
• Deliver marketing campaigns, primarily via email, both collaboratively and independently
• Lead on marketing campaigns for key milestone events alongside Marketing Managers
• Generate new campaign ideas through competitor analysis, industry trends and creative thinking
• Produce first-level copywriting and campaign materials ahead of management review
• Drive continuous improvement across campaign design, copy, segmentation and processes
• Liaise with designers and external agencies, managing creative briefs and delivery

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a creative, driven and proactive marketer who wants to make an impact in the football industry. You’ll bring:

• Experience delivering marketing campaigns, ideally within a football or sports environment
• A creative mindset with the confidence to innovate and take calculated risks
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines
• A passion for supporter engagement, brand growth and driving sales
• A strong understanding of football, West Ham United’s heritage, and the Club’s ambitions for the future
• A willingness to challenge the norm and push for better ways of working
• Availability to work in an office-based role at London Stadium

Benefits on offer

• 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off
• Pension and life insurance
• Healthcare cash scheme
• Travel season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Priority access to apply for match tickets
• Discounted season tickets
• Staff discounts in the club store, café and our official partners products and services
• Discounted gym membership and onsite fitness room facilities
• Family friendly leave policies

EDI Statement

The successful candidate must demonstrate a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, aligning with the organisation’s business and tactical approach to eliminating barriers and addressing inequity. You agree to actively contribute to creating a discrimination-free and inclusive environment, ensuring equitable access to opportunities and benefits, while fostering a culture of dignity and respect that enables everyone to perform and achieve their potential.

Candidates must demonstrate their capability and willingness to uphold best practices and procedures, promoting lasting positive change while eliminating biases and barriers to attracting, achieving, and supporting talent from all communities, regardless of background, circumstances, or protected characteristics.

Safeguarding

The successful candidate must demonstrate a commitment to the safety and welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk of harm across all stakeholders. Everyone, including third parties who work with the Club or the West Ham Foundation, is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals. Successful candidates must undergo essential background checks before starting their employment, which may include screening of social media. The type of DBS check required will depend on the responsibilities of the position and may be basic, standard, or enhanced.

The successful candidate agrees to proactively identify and respond appropriately to any concerns, and follow the Club's Safeguarding reporting procedures to report allegations of abuse, poor practice, or anything that may impact the welfare of a child, young person, or adult at risk without delay, within 24 hours, or as otherwise directed by the Club’s or the West Ham Foundation Safeguarding Team.

Applications

To apply, please submit your application via our careers portal: https://www.careers.whufc.com

Deadline: 5pm Friday 30th January 2026

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications expected, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.