SBU/Department: Hertfordshire Sports Village
FTE: 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week)
Duration of Contract: Fixed Term 12 Months (Maternity Cover)
Salary: HSV6 £30,282 - £32,812 pro rata
Location: Hertfordshire Sports Village, Hatfield
Closing date: 03 August 2025
Interview Date: 14 August 2025
Hertfordshire Sports Village provides extensive sports facilities and services to the local community, students and staff of the University of Hertfordshire. Proudly named as one of Leisure and Hospitality’s 20 Best Companies to Work For in 2021, Hertfordshire Sports Village is committed to ensuring our staff team are connected and engaged. Welcoming, going the extra mile, leading by example and the ability to consistently exceed expectations are some of the values we look for in our team members. If you share these values and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
We are on the lookout for a marketing manager that is brimming with ideas, confident with communication, a whizz at social media and a pro at juggling different projects. Sound like you? Then we want you to join our fantastic and dynamic team where you’ll be able to put your stamp on all things marketing! No idea is too wacky and we welcome and encourage those creative juices to flow. You will be able to dip your toe in all elements of the marketing mix and create a real impact. You will be an ambassador for our WELCOMES values and portray this through our marketing.
In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you the chance to work in a fun, friendly and challenging atmosphere with lots of perks and flexibility and not to mention an awesome marketing team (we’re not competitive, promise!)
Our first-class facilities and expert team attract customers from elite sports professionals to those who are just starting out. We welcome students, staff and the local community.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Construct, develop and implement integrated marketing, communication and sales plans to deliver budgeted income, participation and retention.
- Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of marketing activity on a regular basis and create relevant reports for the Senior/Middle Management Team
- Work with the graphic designer to manage the stock of printed materials, ensuring they are on time, correct and fit the target audience.
- Able to manage allocated budget
- Be a role model for sales and marketing with the confidence to marketing and promote Sports Village products and services
- Representing the Sports Village internally and externally though various fair and events.
- Be a brand guardian for the Sports Village
- Be proficient with traditional and digital media including emails, website, print and social media
Skill and experience required
- Enjoy working with people in a customer-facing environment
- Be successful at marketing planning with proven positive impact on income, including the use of traditional and e-commerce marketing initiatives.
- Experience of working in a sales and marketing environment.
- Experience of production of publicity, marketing collateral, advertising and press releases.
- Experience of undertaking web and social media updates and writing for the web.
- Experience of working with designers to create marketing materials.
- Have creative flair for copy writing and create eye catching content on social media
- Pride yourself on brilliant communication and organisational skills
- Be self-assured and confident to do the job under little supervision
- Be a reliable team player
Qualifications required
- A-Levels or equivalent qualification
- Degree in a marketing or sports related area or equivalent demonstrable experience
Please view the job description and person specification for a full list of the duties and essential criteria.
Benefits include
- Free Gym Membership
- Up to 26 days annual leave per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays
- Sick pay & pension scheme
- Unrivalled training and development opportunities
- UNiDays, TOTUM (formerly NUS Extra) and Galleria discount cards
- Discounted travel on UNO buses
- Staff social events
- 1 hour a week paid exercise time
We regret that we are unable to offer UKVI sponsorship for this post; applicants will either hold UK Right to Work or demonstrate access to UK Right to Work before an offer is made.
Interested in this position?
For an informal chat about this exciting opportunity, please email Jaiminee Pancholi Senior Marketing Manager
Apply here
Start Date: Monday 17 November 2025
Reference Number: REQ000157
Date advert placed: 04 July 2025
Our vision is to transform lives and UH is committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and building a diverse community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of their protected characteristics, and recognise there are different ways applicants may achieve the criteria in this document. We offer a range of employee benefits including generous annual leave, flexible location opportunities within the UK, discounted Sports Village memberships, personal and professional development and family-friendly policies. #GoHerts