Marketing Manager

Sodexo; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality service provider in Nottingham seeks a Marketing Manager to lead marketing strategies at The City Ground. The candidate should bring creativity, strong analytical skills, and experience in crafting effective marketing campaigns. This role provides an exciting opportunity to boost engagement and drive sales in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Health and wellbeing app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Career growth opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in sports, leisure, or hospitality marketing preferred.
• Proven track record in digital and traditional campaign management.
• Strong understanding of marketing trends and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the venue’s annual marketing plan.
• Execute campaigns across digital and traditional media.
• Manage and optimise the marketing budget.
• Collaborate with sales and operations teams.
• Strengthen online presence and go-to-market strategy.

Skills

Creativity

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Digital marketing

Campaign management

Education

Graduate-level qualification in marketing

Job description

Overview

Marketing Manager at The City Ground, Nottingham. Salary: £30,000pa - £35,000pa + excellent bonus and benefits. 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with flexibility required depending on events.

At Sodexo Live! we bring people together through unforgettable experiences, and we’re looking for a dynamic Marketing Manager to join our team at Nottingham Forest’s iconic The City Ground. This is your chance to help shape the way thousands of fans, guests, and businesses connect with our venue. If you thrive on creativity, strategy, and driving measurable results, this is the role where your passion for marketing meets the energy of live sport, hospitality, and events. Step into a vibrant, fast-paced environment where every day brings something new. You’ll play a key role in shaping its future while being supported by both our central marketing experts and the on-site Sodexo Live! family. With access to exceptional career development opportunities across Sodexo’s global network, this is your chance to grow, thrive, and make your mark on an iconic venue.

We are looking for someone to bring a blend of creativity, commercial acumen, and a passion for marketing that drives business success.

Apply today and bring your marketing expertise to the heart of The City Ground with Sodexo Live!

What You'll Do

• Lead and deliver the venue’s annual marketing plan, supporting both B2B and B2C growth.
• Execute innovative campaigns across digital, social, email, and traditional media to boost awareness and sales.
• Collaborate with sales and operations teams to craft marketing collateral and promotions that deliver results.
• Manage and optimise the marketing budget, reporting on campaign performance and adapting strategies in real time.
• Champion digital engagement, strengthening our online presence and creating a clear go-to-market strategy.
• Work closely with Nottingham Forest’s in-house marketing team to maximise venue opportunities while staying true to Sodexo Live! brand standards.

What You Bring

• Graduate-level qualification in marketing (or equivalent experience).
• A proven track record in digital and traditional campaign management.
• Experience in sports, leisure, or hospitality marketing (preferred but not essential).
• Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills – comfortable working with clients, agencies, and in-house teams.
• Up-to-date knowledge of marketing trends, tools, and platforms.
• Confident in managing websites, content, and GDPR-compliant customer data.

What We Offer

• Guaranteed access to a mental health and wellbeing platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme for everyday issues or larger problems with legal and financial advice, work-related support, or personal matters.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app with rewards, 24hr virtual GP, and additional services.
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme with deals 24/7 (open to you and family/friends) and/or prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Sodexo Retirement Plan to save for your future.
• Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away during employment.
• Opportunities for career growth and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme for environmental and fitness benefits.
• Volunteering opportunities to support communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment.

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. We operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers daily through On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applications from diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We support Employee Networks and are a Disability Confident Leader employer, working to promote an inclusive culture.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture. The rewards and benefits guide is attached.