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Are you a creative and innovative thinker, passionate about storytelling, and ready to make your mark in a brand that blends heritage with innovation? Do you want to help create unforgettable experiences in some of the most characterful pubs and hotels in Kent and the South East?
We’re looking for a Marketing Executive who will help us bring our pubs to life through bold, creative, and commercially impactful campaigns. This is a unique opportunity for a potential marketing professional to see how innovation and heritage come together. You’ll be part of a close-knit, passionate team that values authenticity, collaboration, and fresh thinking.
Whether it’s launching a new seasonal menu, promoting a beautifully refurbished pub, or driving footfall to a coastal gem, you’ll be at the heart of campaigns that connect with real people in real places. If you’re someone who thrives on variety, loves a challenge, and wants to see your ideas come to life in bricks-and-mortar venues, this could be the perfect role for you!
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
* Competitive salary
* Company laptop and mobile phone (and any other equipment) to assist with the proper performance of your duties
* 25% discount on food at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
* 25% discount on overnight Managed House Hotel bookings
* Up to 40% discount on select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop at Faversham
* Sheps Hut discounts and special offers hub on 100s of high street shops and services to help your monthly pay go even further
* Financial wellbeing app and early wage withdrawal scheme
* Company Pension plan
* Share Incentive Plan
* Access to a Mental Wellbeing Platform
* 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)
* Working Hours: Full-time, 08:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday with 1 hour lunch (unpaid)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Report to the Marketing Manager – Pubs and Hotels, contributing to the delivery of the wider business marketing strategy with a focus on driving footfall and sales across the pub estate
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams and third-party suppliers to deliver the promotional calendar, including seasonal and product-specific campaigns
* Support in the development and execution of tailored marketing plans for individual pubs and pub clusters, collaborating with Property, General Managers, Operations Managers, Tenants, and Business Development Managers
* Drive footfall and sales at the Visitor Centre and The Old Brewery Store (TOBS), supporting cross-promotion of weddings and events across the estate
* Support the development of CRM initiatives (Airship and Shepherd Neame Birthday Club) and digital partnerships (Wireless Social) in collaboration with IT and Digital teams, aligned with the 2030 vision
* Work with the IT and Digital teams to support the development of the Wireless Social partnership to support the marketing strategy
* Assist in marketing efforts to support the recruitment of pub team members and licensees
* Collaborate with Communications and Digital teams to create engaging content for email, social media, and websites, coordinating photography, videography, and marketing collateral production with internal teams and external agencies
* Support individual pubs with award entries and promotional activities to enhance brand reputation
* Carry out general administrative tasks to support the smooth delivery of marketing initiatives
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:
* Passionate about pubs, beer, and hospitality, with a keen eye on industry trends
* Proven marketing experience, especially across social media, paid media, and digital platforms
* Skilled in CRM systems and data-driven marketing
* Strong analytical abilities with experience in reporting and presenting insights to senior stakeholders
* Creative thinker with a flair for engaging content and visual storytelling
* Effective project manager, confident in handling multiple stakeholders and deadlines
* Commercially aware, with a solid grasp of financials and campaign ROI
* Excellent communicator with strong influencing and interpersonal skills
* Resilient, adaptable, and thrives in fast-paced environments
* Self-starter with curiosity, creativity, and a growth mindset
Shepherd Neame may be Britain’s oldest brewer, but our approach is anything but old-fashioned. We are an authentic, independent business, yet flexible and agile, and that has enabled us to survive and thrive based on the following Sheps Skills:
* Working Together
* Pride and Passion
* Authenticity
* Sheps Spirit
Who are we?
Britain’s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, has been based in the market town of Faversham, Kent for over 300 years. An independent family business, we boast an award-winning visitor centre and more than 300 pubs and hotels throughout London and the South East, from the historic heart of the City to the Kent coastline. We employ around 1,500 team members across our pub estate and more than 270 at our Brewery and Support Office.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion matter to Shepherd Neame. If you think you would be suited to this role, we would welcome your application regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.
Full-time, hours per week: 08:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday with 1 hour lunch (unpaid).
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