Job Description

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Marketing & Communications Executive (W5 & W5 LIFE)
SITE: The Odyssey Trust
LOCATION: Queen's Quay, Belfast, BT3 9QQ
RESPONSIBLE TO: Marketing Manager (W5 & W5 LIFE)
TERMS: 37.5 hours per week. Extra hours may be required due to event driven nature of the role.
DATE: November 2025
Note for Applicants:
We appreciate the interest shown by all candidates, however, if you have previously applied for this position, please be aware that we are seeking new applications at this time. We encourage you to explore other opportunities with us in the future.
OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a busy marketing, communication and design team that drives the marketing and communications for some of Northern Ireland's best-known brands across sport, entertainment and education.
With a primary focus on the W5 and W5 LIFE brands, the postholder will have the opportunity to drive customer engagement, brand awareness and visitor ticket sales through a variety of marketing campaigns and channels, and will form part of a wider team that services the Odyssey complex, including The SSE Arena and Belfast Giants.
Essential Criteria

• A 3rd level qualification in a relevant field (marketing, communications, PR, journalism, or business).
• At least 6 months' experience in a marketing role, which can include a placement year or post grad experience.
• Experience in video content creation, editing, and delivery.
• Experience in writing for multiple formats and creating content for social media, blogs, and press releases.
• Experience using social media platforms, including Facebook, TikTok, X, and Instagram, paid and organic.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, with a strong attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills - well organised and able to work to tight deadlines.
• Experience in compiling marketing reports using analytic tools such as Google Analytics and social media analytics.
• Proficient in using Microsoft (Office, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Highly creative and passionate team player.
• Ability to work unsupervised and to use own initiative.
• Willingness to be flexible and work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Salary

• Circa 26,000 to 28,000 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Benefits
The Odyssey Group has a range of benefits which it offers to full and part time staff[1].

• Free car parking.
• 33% discount in the W5 cafe including coffee and 10% discount in the W5 shop.
• Complimentary tickets to Belfast Giants and friends and family access to W5.
• Holidays commence at 31 days per year, rising to 34 [pro-rata for part time staff].
• Company paid social events.
• Contributory pension scheme, life assurance and paid sickness benefit.
• A comprehensive health cash plan plus Winter Flu Vaccination Scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice including pensions, holiday and cycle to work schemes.
• Access to ongoing training and development opportunities.

[1] [Some T&Cs and qualifying periods may apply]

Skills Required