Overview
Marketing Officer – 1Leisure. 1Leisure is seeking a creative, motivated, and experienced Marketing Officer to support the promotion and growth of our leisure services and Medina Theatre across the Isle of Wight. Working closely with the Sales, Marketing, Social Media, and Theatre teams, the Marketing Officer will help create engaging, high-quality content across a range of platforms, including social media, websites, email, printed materials, and local media. The role plays a key part in raising the profile of 1Leisure and Medina Theatre, supporting income generation through memberships, events, performances, and ticket sales, and ensuring all communications align with the Isle of Wight Council’s corporate communications standards.
Responsibilities
* Support the planning and delivery of marketing campaigns across online and offline channels
* Create engaging content for websites, social media, apps, and printed materials
* Design promotional materials such as posters, banners, digital assets, and social media posts for 1Leisure and Medina Theatre
* Write clear, accurate, and engaging copy that reflects the 1Leisure brand and tone of voice
* Capture, edit, and caption photos and videos to support digital content
* Manage and update website, app, and social media content
* Respond promptly to social media comments and customer enquiries
* Monitor campaign performance and use data to improve future activity
* Identify new and creative marketing opportunities to support membership growth, increase theatre attendance and boost overall revenue
Qualifications
* Experience in digital and online marketing
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* A creative approach to content development
* Confident using social media platforms for business promotion
* Familiar with graphic design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite
* Highly organised, detail-focused, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
* Interest or background in leisure, theatre, fitness, events, or a similar customer-focused environment is advantageous
Role Details
The role is based across 1Leisure sites, with flexibility required to meet service and campaign needs.
Application and Benefits
For further information or an informal discussion, please contact Nick Cross on 823880 ext. 8773.
Benefits
* Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a plus public holidays
* Local Government pension scheme
* Discounted Solent ferry travel
* Island bus network discount
* Cycle to work scheme
* Staff parking permit scheme
* Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
* National and local discounts & benefits schemes
* Relocation scheme up to £8,000 (subject to criteria)
* Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)
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