Marketing Manager

Job Introduction

Marketing Manager 

• The City Ground, Nottingham NG2 5FJ

• £30,000pa - £35,000pa + excellent bonus and benefits  

• 40 hrs pw Monday to Friday , flexibility required depending on events 

Job Introduction 

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. 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.

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

What You'll Do:

In this pivotal role, you’ll:

• 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. 

  
  

Please take the time to read the attached job description 

What You Bring:

You’ll 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 also 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 to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.

• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.

• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.

• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.

• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan

• A Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo

• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.

• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.

• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.

• Flexible and dynamic work environment 

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! 

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

About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

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