Interim Marketing Manager - Live Event

Handle Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Interim Marketing Manager with a strong background in marketing, particularly within live entertainment. This role is pivotal in driving ticket sales and enhancing brand presence through creative campaigns and strategic insights. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience, demonstrating excellent communication and organizational skills. You will work closely with producers and internal teams, ensuring that marketing efforts align with show objectives. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of marketing experience, preferably in theatre or live events.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing campaigns to boost ticket sales.
• Collaborate with producers and internal teams to align marketing efforts.

Skills

Marketing

Communication

Project Management

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Digital Marketing Platforms

Reporting Tools

Job description

Are you an experienced marketer with a passion for live entertainment? Our client is a hiring for an Interim Marketing Manager to jump in and support their busy team and you must be able to start straight away! This role requires someone very hands on when it comes to delivering standout marketing campaigns for some very exciting live shows! Collaborating with producers, internal teams, and partners, you'll help drive ticket sales, enhance brand presence, and make a real impact.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Developing and rolling out creative marketing campaigns that boost visibility and ticket sales for resident productions

• Setting up marketing activation's across digital and physical channels, from web content to in-venue collateral

• Acting as the link between producers and internal teams, ensuring marketing support aligns with show objectives

• Using audience insight and first-party data to craft smart, targeted activity

• Tracking campaign results and delivering clear, actionable insights to drive future performance

• Managing budgets, reporting campaign highlights, and helping shape the broader marketing strategy

• Supporting brand consistency while bringing fresh, engaging ideas to the table

What They're Looking For:

• A strong background in marketing (5+ years), ideally within theatre, live events, or hospitality

• Someone who can juggle multiple projects with calm confidence and clarity

• A collaborative team player with excellent communication and presentation skills

• Comfortable working with data, digital platforms, and reporting tools to guide strategy

• Detail-focused, highly organised, and ready to hit the ground running

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.