Marketing Manager

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

Job summary

A global food services company is seeking a Marketing Manager for Nottingham Forest. The role involves leading marketing efforts, executing campaigns, and collaborating closely with teams to drive business success. Ideal candidates will possess creativity, commercial skills, and a strong marketing background. The position offers a dynamic environment and includes generous benefits such as mental health support and a well-being program.

Benefits

Unlimited access to mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Free health and well-being app

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Proven track record in digital and traditional campaign management.
• Experience in sports, leisure, or hospitality marketing preferred.
• Up-to-date knowledge of marketing trends, tools, and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the venue’s annual marketing plan.
• Execute innovative campaigns across various media.
• Manage and optimise the marketing budget and reporting.
• Champion digital engagement and online presence.

Skills

Creativity

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Graduate-level qualification in marketing or equivalent experience

Tools

Digital marketing tools

CMS management

Job description

Overview

Marketing Manager – Nottingham Forest, The City Ground, Nottingham NG2 5FJ. Salary £30,000pa - £35,000pa + excellent bonus and benefits. 40 hrs pw, Monday to Friday, 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 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. At one of the UK’s most historic football stadiums, 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.

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

• A blend of creativity, commercial acumen, and a passion for marketing that drives business success.
• 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

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, or personal issues
• Free health and wellbeing app with rewards and 24hr virtual GP
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme and prepayment cashback card
• Salary Finance financial benefits and retirement plan
• Death-in-Service benefit
• Opportunities for learning and development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Volunteering opportunities

Flexible and dynamic work environment. Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.

About Sodexo: Our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone. We operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers daily. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and encourage applications from diverse backgrounds. We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.