Job Introduction
We are searching for an extraordinary, forward thinking and cutting-edge experienced influencer who shows that little bit of obsession towards their role and our business/clients.
Your key relationships will lie with the Managing Director and General Managers, so ideally you will hold strong management relationship skills.
You will work autonomously with the wider Compass Team and Jockey Club Catering (JCC) to ensure that active communication and marketing programs are devised and delivered.
You will be hot on social media, not afraid to get involved with the racecourses and have an exceptional grasp of all online marketing as well as traditional media avenues and design marketing.
You will need a hands-on approach, attention to detail and be comfortable at communicating at all levels. A ‘fresh thinker’ and ideally with a similar food and drink/hospitality background. You will bring new ideas to the table and manage these from start to finish.
As our Marketing Manager at Jockey Club Catering (JCC), you will be a key part of the marketing team and will contribute to and develop marketing and communication campaigns to promote JCC and JCC’s clients. This a varied role, which includes elements of:
- Marketing planning and strategy
- Advertising
- Public relations
- Event organisation
- Design
- Social media management
More about the role:
- Create awareness of and develop the JCC brand
- Communicate with target audiences and build and develop customer and client relationships
- Work with the Managing Director of JCC to develop marketing, content and communication plans ensuring the brand connection between JCC and Levy/Compass and ensuring there is an interrelation between the businesses on social media platforms
- You will work within the Sales & Marketing calendar, not only for race days but also for other events, such as Christmas etc
- Develop and research PR opportunities and communicate with PR agency
- Write and proofread marketing copy for both online and print campaigns
- Produce creative content, including menus, digital assets and social content
- Run social media channels (e.g. Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn) to enhance audience engagement
- Liaise with partners to organise photoshoots
- Arrange the effective distribution of marketing materials
- Conduct market research, for example using customer questionnaires and focus groups
- Develop relationships with internal and external key stakeholders
Who you are:
- Communication and interpersonal skills
- Customer-facing skills
- Commercial awareness and business acumen
- The ability to think strategically
- Copywriting and design skills in order to produce marketing materials for both print and online by using Adobe software
- Analytical skills to evaluate marketing campaigns
- A flexible approach to work
What we'll give:
Marketing Manager
- £40,000 pro rata per annum, depending on experience
- 32 hours per week/part time
- Compass exclusive offers on PerksAtWork
- Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you with guaranteed career progression
- Pension contribution
- Free parking
- Free lunches
- Medicash healthcare
- Eyecare vouchers
Who we are:
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
Levy UK & Ireland is the sports and hospitality sector of Compass Group UK and Ireland. It is the market leader in the provision of legendary food and drink experiences at some of the UK and Ireland's most significant sporting, arena, and leisure venues.
Through strong client partnerships, Levy UK & Ireland creates bespoke food concepts, service standards and pioneering design, implementing a guest-first approach and ongoing innovation at each venue.
Compass Group UK&I is an equal opportunities employer, committed to cultivating diverse and inclusive environments for every employee.