Marketing & Promotions Manager

London, UK (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own the nightlife promotions engine with a mix of event-aligned campaigns, content creation, and partner development that grows ticket sales and audience engagement.

  • Own the promotional strategy and align campaigns with event lineups and announcements.
  • Lead digital marketing and content production, manage social channels, and coordinate with agencies to drive engagement and conversions.
  • Build partnerships with local creatives, media, and cultural institutions to expand reach and gather audience feedback.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • lead the promotional strategy for our venue.
  • oversee the development and execution of marketing campaigns, manage content production, and maintain strong relationships with third-party promoters.
  • Working closely with the programming and bookings team, you’ll ensure that promotional efforts are aligned with event line-ups and announcements.
  • You will be responsible for managing ticketing platforms and analysing performance data to optimise sales.
  • Content creation will be a key part of your role, including organising shoots, briefing external creatives, and maintaining a consistent brand presence across digital and print assets.
  • You’ll also lead our digital marketing efforts, managing social media channels and working with external agencies to deliver paid media campaigns that drive engagement and conversions.
  • A strong understanding of youth and nightlife culture is essential, along with experience in managing brand communications and community engagement.
  • You’ll be expected to build partnerships with local creatives, media outlets, and cultural institutions, and regularly attend events to stay connected with our audience and gather feedback.
  • The role also involves overseeing out-of-home marketing activities and managing street teams at external events.

Requirements

  • at least two to three years’ experience in nightlife, live music, festivals, or a similar entertainment setting
  • proven ability to deliver ticket sales and grow online engagement
  • excellent project management skills
  • ability to multitask under pressure
  • familiarity with Canva, Adobe Suite, Meta Business Manager, Mailchimp, and Google Analytics
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills, especially when working with promoters and suppliers
  • flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Preferred

  • Additional experience working with artists, agents, and record labels is desirable
  • a network within the local music scene
  • Skills in photography, videography, or content editing would be a plus
  • knowledge of CRM and loyalty marketing strategies
  • An understanding of AI tools and how they can support marketing and promotions would also be beneficial

Benefits

  • Health & Wellness
  • Free Ministry membership
  • Access to our private gym
  • Free fitness classes & wellness events
  • GP appointment access
  • 24/7 Counselling and support helpline
  • Financial well-being
  • Staff referral scheme
  • Annual company bonus
  • Life assurance
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Ministry of Sound

3.5 Glassdoor

Creating the moments that people live for. Our teams work across diverse areas: club marketing and management, sales and marketing, social media, worldwide tours and events, event management and production, digital content, legal, finance, IT, HR, facilities as well as our club and gym operations. Providing consumers with a broad array of quality music and entertainment depends on maintaining an inspired and entrepreneurial environment full of creative and talented employees. Our history is built on thinking differently, challenging established ideas and being distinctive. We are bold, pioneering and authentic. We dance to our own beat. We pride ourselves on promoting and nurturing talent through employing a diverse workforce which enables both employees and the company to reach their highest potential. Think you've got what it takes?

Founded in 1991
London, England, GBR
310 employees (116 in marketing)
56% recommend to a friend
75% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
65.2K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
51.1%
Direct
35.5%
Referral
5.5%
Social
6.7%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~310

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
35 (11% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Last Raise
Private Equity, 25 years ago

Funding History

  • Jul 2001
    Private Equity

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