Marketing Manager
Job Title: Marketing Manager
Location: Guildford
The offices are based in central Guildford. There is no office parking, but the offices are 10 minutes’ walk from the main train station.
Hours: Part time (20 hours). This role would suit a parent returning to work, offering flexibility and autonomy.
Salary: OTE £17,500 pro rata (£35,000 FTE)
Job description:
We are looking for an ambitious Marketing Manager to lead the launch campaign for an exciting new event, driving awareness, ticket sales, and community engagement across the Middle East region — all while working closely with our UK-based HQ and Dubai partners. This is an opportunity to join an energetic and fast-growing UK-based Events company as Marketing Manager.
Key responsibilities include:
- Plan and deliver a comprehensive marketing strategy to launch and grow the event in Dubai
- Manage multi-channel campaigns including social media, digital advertising, email, content marketing, and partnerships
- Collaborate with local agencies, influencers, and media partners to build regional visibility
- Localise global brand messaging for the Middle Eastern market — ensuring cultural relevance and alignment
- Lead content creation and storytelling to excite and engage audiences before, during, and after the event
- Drive ticket sales and audience growth through targeted, data-led campaigns
- Oversee creative asset production and campaign timelines to ensure smooth execution
- Manage budgets, track performance metrics, and report regularly on campaign ROI and KPIs
- Support onsite event marketing, social coverage, and post-event insights
Experience & skills:
- 4 plus years marketing and events experience is essential
- Proven experience running successful marketing campaigns in the Middle East
- Confident communicator with excellent copywriting and storytelling skills
- Creative mindset
- Is personable, friendly and approachable
- Has excellent attention to detail
- Is organised and has excellent time management skills
- Is proactive, organised and excited by the buzz of launching something new
- Analytical mindset — able to interpret data and make strategic decisions
- Has an interest in the running, health or fitness industry