Marketing Executive
| Posting date: | 13 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 May 2026 |
| Location: | M1 5JW |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | The Growth Company |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5136 |
Summary
Marketing Manchester (MM) is searching for a driven, ideas‑led Marketing Executive to become part of its vibrant team. You’ll play a key role in shaping, executing and measuring marketing campaigns that showcase Manchester as a premier destination for business and leisure visitors.
MM promotes Greater Manchester nationally and internationally as a place to visit, invest, meet and study. MM is the city-region’s destination marketing organisation, which leads on the visitor economy as the Local Visitor Economy Partnership for Greater Manchester and incorporates the Manchester Convention Bureau and Sports Bidding Unit.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of Business Tourism marketing campaigns, events, exhibitions, familiarisation visits and trade show activity.
Build and maintain productive relationships with partners and stakeholders, securing input and approval for marketing materials.
Manage marketing databases and deliver consistent, effective E‑CRM activity.
Coordinate with internal teams across Business Tourism, Media & Content, Finance and Design to ensure timely, on‑budget delivery.
Take ownership of specialist areas, developing and implementing creative marketing action plans aligned with wider strategy.
Contribute to the implementation of overall marketing strategy and delivery plans.
Engage stakeholders in the marketing planning process to ensure aligned messaging and shared outcomes that support the city’s vision.
Optimise and manage the marketing budget to maximise impact and demonstrate clear return on investment, while embedding sustainable destination practices across all activity.
About you
Strong marketing and communications expertise, supported by a relevant professional qualification in Marketing, Communications, Events Management or Tourism.
A confident, resourceful and collaborative executive with excellent interpersonal skills who actively encourages ideas and champions better ways of working.
Skills Required
At least three years’ experience in a marketing or events environment, with flexibility for candidates who can demonstrate equivalent skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident using digital tools to support marketing activity.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams.
Excellent planning and organisational abilities, with a track record of managing competing priorities.
Clear, confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits or visas. Therefore, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.
Artificial intelligence can assist you during the application process, but every example and statement you include must be honest, accurate, and based on your own real experiences. If plagiarism is detected, meaning you present someone else’s ideas or experiences, or AI‑generated content, as your own, your application may be withdrawn, and internal applicants could face disciplinary action.
At GC, safeguarding the welfare of all individuals including vulnerable adults and young people is a top priority, and we expect all staff to uphold this standard. All appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd), at no cost to the successful candidate.
Please note: It is a legal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.
We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.
If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.
We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please contact careers@growthco.uk or call us on 0161 237 4447.
Examples include:
Meeting the hiring manager or touring the venue in advance.
Extra time for tasks.
Interview questions shared beforehand.
Accessibility software or equipment for assessments.
We’re proud to support the Ban the Box campaign, which helps people with convictions access job opportunities. As part of this, we’ve removed questions about convictions from the initial application stage.
GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.
All GC colleagues will work in line with the Health and Safety at work act and the GC Health and Safety Policy.
MM promotes Greater Manchester nationally and internationally as a place to visit, invest, meet and study. MM is the city-region’s destination marketing organisation, which leads on the visitor economy as the Local Visitor Economy Partnership for Greater Manchester and incorporates the Manchester Convention Bureau and Sports Bidding Unit.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of Business Tourism marketing campaigns, events, exhibitions, familiarisation visits and trade show activity.
Build and maintain productive relationships with partners and stakeholders, securing input and approval for marketing materials.
Manage marketing databases and deliver consistent, effective E‑CRM activity.
Coordinate with internal teams across Business Tourism, Media & Content, Finance and Design to ensure timely, on‑budget delivery.
Take ownership of specialist areas, developing and implementing creative marketing action plans aligned with wider strategy.
Contribute to the implementation of overall marketing strategy and delivery plans.
Engage stakeholders in the marketing planning process to ensure aligned messaging and shared outcomes that support the city’s vision.
Optimise and manage the marketing budget to maximise impact and demonstrate clear return on investment, while embedding sustainable destination practices across all activity.
About you
Strong marketing and communications expertise, supported by a relevant professional qualification in Marketing, Communications, Events Management or Tourism.
A confident, resourceful and collaborative executive with excellent interpersonal skills who actively encourages ideas and champions better ways of working.
Skills Required
At least three years’ experience in a marketing or events environment, with flexibility for candidates who can demonstrate equivalent skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident using digital tools to support marketing activity.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple teams.
Excellent planning and organisational abilities, with a track record of managing competing priorities.
Clear, confident communicator with strong written and verbal communication skills.
We are currently unable to provide sponsorship for work permits or visas. Therefore, we can only consider candidates who already have the legal right to work in the UK.
Artificial intelligence can assist you during the application process, but every example and statement you include must be honest, accurate, and based on your own real experiences. If plagiarism is detected, meaning you present someone else’s ideas or experiences, or AI‑generated content, as your own, your application may be withdrawn, and internal applicants could face disciplinary action.
At GC, safeguarding the welfare of all individuals including vulnerable adults and young people is a top priority, and we expect all staff to uphold this standard. All appointments follow Safer Recruitment Procedures, including a DBS check carried out by Due Diligence Limited (DDC Ltd), at no cost to the successful candidate.
Please note: It is a legal offence to apply for a role involving regulated activity if you are on the Barred List.
We are committed to increasing workforce diversity and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the essential criteria and either have a disability or are from a diverse ethnic community.
If this applies to you, you can request consideration under this scheme during the application process. Your request will be shared only with the Hiring Manager and Internal Recruitment Team.
We also aim to make our recruitment process inclusive and accessible. If you need reasonable adjustments or have any general enquiries at any stage or the recruitment process, please contact careers@growthco.uk or call us on 0161 237 4447.
Examples include:
Meeting the hiring manager or touring the venue in advance.
Extra time for tasks.
Interview questions shared beforehand.
Accessibility software or equipment for assessments.
We’re proud to support the Ban the Box campaign, which helps people with convictions access job opportunities. As part of this, we’ve removed questions about convictions from the initial application stage.
GC is committed to fostering a culture of flexibility and agile working. Many roles will increasingly support full agile arrangements. If you require more permanent flexibility, we encourage you to discuss this during your interview so your request can be considered early in the process.
All GC colleagues will work in line with the Health and Safety at work act and the GC Health and Safety Policy.