Job Description

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Marketing Manager (The SSE Arena, Belfast)
SITE: The Odyssey Trust
LOCATION: Queen's Quay, Belfast, BT3 9QQ
RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Marketing Manager
TERMS: Nominal 37.5 hours per week. Extra hours may be required due to the event driven nature of the business and the level of the role.
INTERVIEW DATES: 2nd & 3rd December 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 SSE Arena, Belfast brand, the postholder will have the opportunity to drive customer engagement, brand awareness and ticket sales through a variety of marketing campaigns and channels and will form part of a wider team that services the Odyssey complex, including Belfast Giants, W5, and W5 LIFE.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential Criteria

• A 3rd level qualification in a relevant field [marketing, communications, PR, journalism, or business] with 3+ years' experience in a marketing/communications role which must include campaign delivery.

Plus

• At least 1 years' experience managing or supervising staff.
• Proven experience in developing and delivering effective marketing and communication strategies across multiple channels and audiences.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with meticulous attention to detail, tone, and accuracy.
• Experience in measuring and reporting on campaign performance, including use of tools such as Google Analytics, social media insights, and media monitoring platforms.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Competence in managing and updating website content through a Content Management System (CMS).
• Expertise in the ever-changing social media landscape and provide strategic input for marketing plans.
• A positive, hands-on person who likes to work collaboratively.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to represent the organisation confidently and professionally.
• Proficient in using Microsoft; Office, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional evenings and weekends as required by the venue schedule.

Salary
30,000-35,000 per annum, dependant on 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