Merlin Entertainments
Marketing Executive
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Job Description
- Req#: req20197
Warwick Castle Resort, Warwick Castle
Warwick, WARWICKSHIRE, CV34 4QU
United KingdomMarketing Executive
Location: Warwick Castle
Hours: This is a Fixed Term 12 month contract, Full-Time
Rate of pay: £11.69ph
Join our Team as a Marketing Executive!
Are you a dynamic and creative marketing professional ready to make your mark in the industry? Look no further!
We’re looking for a passionate, creative, and hardworking Marketing Executive to join the Marketing team at Warwick Castle - Britain’s Ultimate Historical Experience where we exist to Unleash History!
In this role, you'll support on multi-channel marketing campaigns across the castle’s incredible programme of live shows and events including Halloween, Christmas, spectacular live jousting, and the UK’s largest birds of prey display. You will also support on the marketing activity for Warwick Castle short breaks and be a part of the team to launch the new Hotel, opening in 2024.
This role reports into the Assistant Brand Manager and will have a strong focus on brand (photoshoots, signage, asset design), PR (broadcast, press launches, press releases, press inbox) and performance marketing (paid media, paid search activity) to meet budgeted resort revenue, visitor volume and targets as well as supporting the wider marketing team on day-to-day marketing activities.
This is a truly outstanding opportunity to be part of the team driving this popular British brand forward both domestically and internationally. As well as being a breath-taking place to work and part of a global entertainment's company with long term career opportunities.
So, what do we want?
Applicants will need proven PR and/or brand experience with a relevant Marketing qualification or equivalent. You will need to have experience in working on multi-channel marketing campaigns and have outstanding attention to detail. Experience within a fast paced, consumer-facing industry and PR communications is a bonus, specifically within the entertainment, leisure or tourism industry would be ideal.
You’ll need a passion for what we do, and be brand obsessed with lots of energy to be the right cultural fit for the company – we do it for the love of fun.
Working in a small team like ours, we need to see that you're highly motivated, a self-starter and you're diligent. You'll already be a standout colleague and someone who can work to priorities. We are wanting to see someone that owns their projects, taking full responsibility for the project from start to finish.
What’s in it for you?
Alongside being able to be creative, innovative, and business savvy, you’ll also receive:
· 40% off LEGO online and 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants
· Merlin Magic Pass - giving you free tickets to all our attractions worldwide for you, your family, and friends every year
· Discounted rates at Merlin hotels all over the world
· Employee Assistance Programme
Everyone Matters at Merlin.
At Merlin we welcome the world to our magical attractions and resorts every day and we want to reflect that same multicultural mix inside our business too. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse workplace where people can be themselves, have the same opportunities and thrive together. Because at Merlin, everyone matters! Together, we work to create a workplace where everyone feels valued, no matter their age, race, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Although we understand that we'll always be learning and growing, we aim to be the most inclusive and flexible employer in our industry.
If you have any questions or if you require any assistance, because of a disability or medical condition, please contact us by email at hrqueries@warwick-castle.com and one of the team will contact you as soon as possible.
About the company
Merlin Entertainments Ltd is a British-based entertainments company headquartered in Poole, Dorset.