Sports Marketing and Engagement Executive

Area

Sport - Business Development

University Park

£29,740 to £36,446 per annum pro-rata depending on skills and experience. Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Friday 13 February 2026

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279625

We're looking for a dynamic and creative Sports Marketing and Engagement Executive to join our award-winning sports marketing and business development team at the University of Nottingham. The role holder will have strong commercial acumen and will support the delivery of the department’s marketing strategy and in particular member engagement and income generation through events and sales activities. This role is vital to our ambitious Vision for Sport - to be the best UK university for sport, physical activity and wellbeing.

You'll be a key contributor in making that vision a reality, driving growth and enabling us to raise the profile of University of Nottingham Sport.

Key responsibilities will delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns, planning and delivering sports events and activities, organising member engagement initiatives to enhance customer experience, providing insights to drive continuous improvement and grow income.

University of Nottingham Sport is one of the leading university sport departments in the country and the current top UK for team sport. We offer world-class facilities, expert coaching, and an inclusive, inspiring community for students, staff, and the wider public. Our commitment to excellence is embodied in our state-of-the-art £40 million David Ross Sports Village - a world-class facility designed for athletes, fitness enthusiasts and sports professionals alike.

Our award-winning marketing and communications team work across multiple channels, delivering a comprehensive range of digital, print and in person campaigns. We focus on producing innovative and engaging content targeted at our intended audience - our UoN Sport Originals series was recently named the British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) Digital Campaign of the Year. We also host and deliver a range of events including our welcome fair as well as numerous national and international competitions that help to drive student engagement, recruitment and enhance our reputation.

This is a varied and fast-paced role, perfect for someone with a passion for sport, events, and content creation that is high-quality and impactful. We’re looking for someone with proven experience in marketing, communications and events ideally within the sport or leisure sector. You will have strong written and visual storytelling skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences and platforms as well as excellent inter-personal skills.

A genuine enthusiasm for sport, physical activity and delivering an excellent student experience is essential.

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment
• Generous holiday entitlement of 27 days (or pro rata) plus standard bank holidays and five university closure days including closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Our reward scheme grants bonuses of numerous values for excellent work
• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities
• You will have access to a range of benefits and rewards, including fitness and health facilities, staff discounts, travel schemes and many more. To find out more about what we can offer you, follow the link to our benefits website

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details. Your working hours will be Monday - Friday (36.25 hours per week). We may also consider job share arrangements. Please contact Kate Rothery at k if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

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