Marketing Manager – Conference & Events

About the role

We’re looking for a dynamic Marketing Manager to drive awareness, engagement and sales leads for our Conference & Events business across Epsom Downs, Sandown Park and Kempton Park Racecourses. You’ll take the lead in creating and delivering impactful marketing strategies and plans that hit revenue targets and bring our iconic venues to life.

Based at:
Hybrid - Sandown Park Racecourse 3 days per week
Contract type: 3-month FTC

Hours:

37.5 hours per week

The Jockey Club stages thrilling sporting occasions and live events nationwide including The Grand National, The Cheltenham Festival & The Derby. Owning & operating 15 courses, millions of people every year enjoy the special experiences we offer through racing, music, food and entertainment on racedays and beyond.

As the largest commercial group in British racing, we are guided by our mission to act for the long term good of the sport. Every penny we make goes back into racing to promote excellence within Britain’s second biggest spectator sport. Our people are what makes this possible.

At The Jockey Club people are at the heart of what we do and drive our success. We are inclusive and actively seek to attract people with unique backgrounds and perspectives. Diverse, collaborative teams are pivotal to our success and support the potential and growth of all our people.

• Develop and deliver winning marketing strategies and plans for Conference & Events across our racecourses.
• Shape budgets, KPIs and themes that drive awareness, engagement and sales leads.
• Use customer insights and campaign data to refine strategies and optimise ROI.
• Own and improve digital channels, especially website content and performance.
• Manage budgets and creative delivery with precision, impact and efficiency.
• Work closely with Sales teams to ensure aligned targets and commercial success.
• Support event delivery with on-brand marketing collateral and customer experience input.
• Collaborate with fellow marketing managers to ensure a seamless “one team” approach.

• A marketing leader with a proven track record of creating and executing standout multi‑channel strategies.
• Someone who can master the full marketing mix – from bold creative ideas to digital and media execution.
• A data‑savvy thinker who turns insights into strategies that deliver real business results.
• Passionate about creating exceptional customer experiences that leave a lasting impression.
• A brand champion with experience in building and delivering consistent, compelling brand stories.
• Experienced in leading marketing teams in dynamic, high‑performing organisations.
• Commercially minded, with a history of hitting ambitious revenue and growth targets.
• A collaborative leader who inspires teams and drives cross‑functional success.

• All colleagues can go along to any of our race day or music events free of charge – along with 3 friends or family with our Team Pass Ticket scheme.
• An award‑winning pension scheme provider with a generous employer contribution.
• A healthcare cash‑back plan enabling you to claim money back on health & wellbeing services.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Access to a suite of Learning & Development training resources from renowned providers.
• A whole host of other benefits including free eyecare vouchers, a ride‑to‑work cycle scheme & discounts across varying retailers & services.

If you think you have everything we’re looking for and more, then we’d love to hear from you. Don’t hang around, our closing date for this vacancy is 23rd February but we reserve the right to bring this forward if we have many applications.

This role may be subject to a criminal record check, standard or enhanced DBS check or BHA Suitability Check. By applying you confirm that you are happy for these checks to be carried out.