Sports Marketing Officer

University of Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university in the UK is seeking a dynamic Sports Marketing and Communications Officer to join their award-winning team. The role involves developing and delivering marketing campaigns that raise the profile of sport at the university and drive income. Ideal candidates will have experience in marketing and communications, strong storytelling skills, and a passion for sport, making this a fast-paced and engaging position focused on audience-driven content creation.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Bonuses for excellent work

Access to fitness and health facilities

Support for career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marketing, communications or digital media ideally within the sport or leisure sector.
• Strong written and visual storytelling skills.
• Ability to tailor messages for different audiences and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging marketing and communication campaigns.
• Coordination of multi-channel campaigns to promote student and community offers.
• Creation of high-quality copy and content for print, web and social media.

Skills

Marketing experience

Communication skills

Digital media expertise

Storytelling skills

Passion for sport

Job description

Area

Sports Central

Location

University Park

Salary

£29,740 to £36,446 per annum pro‑rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Closing Date

Friday 06 February 2026

Reference

REG276226

About the role

We’re looking for a dynamic and creative Sports Marketing and Communications Officer to join our award‑winning sports marketing team at the University of Nottingham.

In this role you will develop and deliver engaging marketing and communication campaigns that raise the profile of University of Nottingham Sport and drive income through promotion of our sector‑leading facilities, programmes and services.

Key responsibilities include coordinating multi‑channel campaigns to promote our student and community offer, creating high‑quality copy and content for print, web and social media, liaising with design agencies, photographers and videographers, and supporting priority department events such as the Nottingham Varsity Series.

About The Team

University of Nottingham Sport is one of the leading university sport departments in the country and the current top UK university for team sport. We offer world‑class facilities, expert coaching, and an inclusive, inspiring community for students, staff, and the wider public.

Our commitment to excellence is embodied in our state‑of‑the‑art £40 million David Ross Sports Village – a world‑class facility designed for athletes, fitness enthusiasts and sports professionals alike.

Our award‑winning marketing and communications team works across multiple channels, delivering a comprehensive range of digital, print and in‑person campaigns. We focus on producing innovative and engaging content targeted at our intended audience – our UoN Sport Originals series was recently named the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Digital Campaign of the Year.

About you

This is a varied and fast‑paced role, perfect for someone with a passion for sport, a flair for storytelling and a commitment to delivering high‑quality, audience‑focused communications.

We are looking for someone with proven experience in marketing, communications or digital media ideally within the sport or leisure sector and with strong written and visual storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences and platforms.

A genuine enthusiasm for sport, physical activity and delivering an excellent student experience is essential.

In return we offer

• A friendly, diverse and supportive working environment
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 (30) days (or pro‑rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

What Next

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Your working hours will be Monday – Friday (36.25 hours per week). We may also consider job share arrangements.

Please contact Kate Rothery at [e-mail] if you have further questions about this role. Applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Further details

• Job Description/Role Profile

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