Job Description

Job Introduction

Marketing Manager

Headingley Stadium, St Michaels Lane, Leeds LS6 3BR 34,000pa + excellent benefits 40hrs pw Mon - Fri, flexibilty required for some weekends depending on business needs


Job Introduction


At

Sodexo Live!

, we live and breathe live events. From the roar of the crowd to the sparkle of a corporate celebration, we create experiences that stay with people. We're looking for a talented, driven and creative

Marketing Manager

to join our team at

Headingley Stadium

--home of legendary sports moments and unforgettable hospitality.


As Marketing Manager, you'll be at the heart of the venue's commercial success. You'll lead the development and execution of innovative, insight-led marketing campaigns that fuel both B2B and B2C sales across our Retail, Conferencing & Events (C&E) and Stadia service lines. Working in collaboration with the Sales Manager, central marketing and our client partners, you'll shape the go-to-market strategy to help drive footfall, bookings and ultimately increase revenue and GP.


At Sodexo Live!, we don't just serve food or run events--we create experiences. We're proud to be the hospitality partner for iconic venues across the UK. From matchday to meetings, from fine dining to fast-paced service, we bring excellence, innovation, and passion to everything we do.


We would love you to join us your and help shape the future of one of the UK's most exciting sports and events venues. This is your chance to be part of a high-performing team that thrives on creativity, agility and delivering with excellence.


What You'll Do:

Own and execute the venue's annual marketing plan across digital and traditional channels Drive campaigns that boost non match day event sales and overall brand awareness Develop and localise marketing collateral to support proactive and reactive sales activity Collaborate with sales, operations, and culinary teams to launch and promote seasonal offers Lead social media, e-marketing, and advertising campaigns with clear KPIs and regular performance reporting Leverage platforms like Salesforce to track engagement and route leads Work closely with our on-site client marketing team to amplify messages across their channels Ensure all marketing activity aligns with Sodexo Live! brand guidelines and reflects our values

What You Bring:

Proven experience in marketing within the hospitality, events or sports sector (sports marketing a plus!) A creative thinker with a commercial mindset and strong digital marketing skills A natural collaborator with excellent communication skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects Highly organised, data-driven and results-focused Knowledge of GDPR and experience using Salesforce or similar CRM platforms A passion for delivering experiences that truly make a difference

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 Competitive compensation Full training and full protective uniform supplied.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today! Career progression for the caring profession.


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.


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. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.


Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.


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