MARKETING MANAGER (1 YEAR FTC - MAT COVER)

Organisation: Saracens
Salary: SALARY: £35k per annum
Location: StoneX Stadium
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 9 January 2026
Interview date: 11 January 2026
Job Description: Saracens is seeking a dynamic, organised, and highly capable Marketing Manager to provide maternity cover. This a core role in the in-house marketing team, responsible for driving awareness, growth, and revenue across the group product portfolio.

It is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced, entrepreneurial sports and events organisation and contribute to the continued growth of one of the world’s leading rugby brands.

Working as part of the in-house marketing team, you will develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns across multiple channels to drive fan engagement, brand visibility, and commercial performance.

You will support a diverse portfolio of products including Ticketing, Memberships, Hospitality, Venue Sales, and Next Gen initiatives, considering channels including CRM, paid media, digital, content, and media.

This role requires strategic insight, creative thinking, and strong analytical capability.

JOB TITLE: Marketing Manager (Maternity Cover)
COMPANY: Saracens Ltd
LOCATION: StoneX Stadium, Greenlands Lane, Hendon, London, NW4 1RL
FLEXIBLE WORKING: Opportunity to work up to 2 days from home, plus role will require some weekend and evening work as and when needed to attend events.
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term Maternity Cover 1 year
REPORTING TO: Marketing Manager

Key Responsibilities
Hospitality Marketing Lead
Lead end-to-end marketing campaigns for seven hospitality products, driving both match-by-match and seasonal sales.
Deliver lead generation campaigns for fixtures at StoneX Stadium and for The Showdown at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Venue Marketing Lead
Develop and implement a comprehensive 360° marketing calendar to promote non-rugby venue hire at StoneX Stadium.
Drive lead generation for conferences, events, and celebrations, targeting both individual and corporate clients.
Next Gen Marketing Lead
Manage the Next Gen marketing team to deliver campaigns aimed at community clubs, schools, universities, social groups, and London-based influencers.
Grow the 16–30-year-old fan base through targeted and innovative engagement
The Showdown Campaign
Lead the delivery of The Showdown 6 marketing campaign, covering CRM, paid media, influencer strategy, communications, and content.
Drive both general admission and hospitality ticket sales while contributing to strategic planning for The Showdown 7.
2026/27 Seasonal Membership Campaigns
Deliver renewal and acquisition campaigns for the 26/27 Seasonal Membership programme, ensuring strong conversion and retention.
Skills & Experience Requirement

The ideal candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented, and skilled marketer with the following preferred experience:

3+ years’ experience as a Marketing Manager or in a comparable marketing role, with exposure to product marketing, CRM, paid media, brand management, and
Degree in a relevant field or CIM
Excellent written and verbal communication
Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team
Proficiency with CRM platforms (e.g., DotDigital, Salesforce).
Experience managing website content (e.g., WordPress).
Working knowledge of analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics).
Competence in Adobe Creative Suite—particularly Illustrator and/or Photoshop—is preferred

We encourage applications even if you do not meet every requirement listed. Saracens values initiative, creativity, and cultural fit as highly as technical skills.
How to apply: Applications should be made by submitting a CV and covering letting incorporating suitability to the role. Applications should be sent to Sangita Asani, People Business Partner at recruitment@saracens.net. Closing date for applications is Friday 9th January 2026 at 5.30pm. Saracens Group positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, gender expression, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. This is to ensure our teams can manage application levels while maintaining a positive candidate experience. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.