Marketing Manager – 6648

Marketing Manager – 6648

Location: Gloucestershire, with occasional travel to other UK sites
Contract: Permanent, Monday to Friday (with occasional weekends), 9 to 5 
Salary: £40,000 per annum

Job Description

This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and commercially minded Marketing Manager to lead the delivery of event marketing across a varied portfolio. You’ll work at the centre of marketing and partnerships activity, ensuring all creative, promotional, and experiential work is delivered to an exceptional standard.

You’ll be a confident communicator and proactive problem solver who thrives in fast-paced environments, bringing together teams, agencies, and clients to deliver engaging, ROI-driven campaigns.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver marketing strategies for events and venues that drive engagement and revenue growth.

• Support partner campaigns, ensuring all contractual and creative requirements are met.

• Manage influencer collaborations and social media initiatives to strengthen visibility and engagement.

• Deliver fully integrated campaigns across digital, print, radio, and on-site channels.

• Plan and manage activations across a busy calendar of events, overseeing everything from initial concept to post-event review.

• Manage and develop a team of three, supporting their professional growth and ensuring smooth coordination across projects.

• Liaise with agencies and suppliers to deliver high-quality campaigns and content.

• Oversee photography, videography, and creative output to ensure brand consistency and measurable impact.

• Coordinate the design and production of marketing materials including signage, menus, and displays.

• Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.

• Simplify and refine internal processes to improve creative consistency and efficiency.

• Manage marketing budgets, ensuring value for money and accurate reporting.

• Track performance metrics, assess ROI, and provide actionable post-event insights.

• Collaborate with data and insights teams to inform campaign development and audience engagement strategies.

• Support and develop junior team members, encouraging a collaborative and innovative working culture.

Key Skills and Experience

• Proven experience managing marketing projects within a fast-paced environment (events, hospitality, retail, or similar).

• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence presenting to stakeholders.

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign) and Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint.

• Experience managing agencies, suppliers, and production partners.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a small team.

• Flexible, proactive, and able to work occasional evenings or weekends when required.

• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please email your CV to katie.tyrrell@first-base.co.uk or call 01453 755330 for a confidential discussion.

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