Marketing Executive

About Legends Global

Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality.

We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide.

Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win... we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

The Venue

Utilita Arena Sheffield opened in 1991, is a vibrant multi-purpose venue that hosts world-class concerts, sporting events, and family entertainment. With a capacity of up to 13,600, it is one of the UK's premier indoor arenas, having welcomed legendary acts like Elton John, Arctic Monkeys, and Oasis. The “House of Steel” is also home to the Elite League Grand Slam championship-winning ice hockey team, the Sheffield Steelers. Known for its electric atmosphere and iconic performances, the arena offers an exciting, fast-paced environment where no two days are ever the same.

Joining our team means being part of Sheffield’s dynamic live events industry, helping create unforgettable experiences for thousands of visitors while working in two of the city’s most iconic venues.

The Role

The role of the Marketing Executive at Utilita Arena Sheffield is to support all areas for marketing and communications with an emphasis on; driving ticket sales, maximising opportunities for the sale of premium products, working with venue partners to fulfil their requirements

Key Responsibilities:

• To support all areas of marketing, ensuring the delivery of all projects on time and in line with brand guidelines. - including but not limited to Advertising, Social Media, E-marketing, and Content Management.
• Creating marketing materials and presentation tools to assist other departments.
• To have an understanding of all aspects of the venue operation’s to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of our teams, stakeholders, partners, and promoters.
• Maintain and building relationships with partners, promoters, agencies, suppliers, and industry contacts.
• Direct liaisons with ticketing and related partners pre, during and post-event.
• Regular monitoring of sales, and evaluation of all sales promotions.
• Ensure that all arena event promoters are assisted with their marketing activity in a timely manner.
• To effectively help plan and develop further marketing for event promotion.
• Represent the marketing team at site visits and events as necessary.
• Provide and promote the highest level of customer service as expected across the business.
• Ensure that all relevant information is communicated speedily and accurately in a way that ensures that the information is received and easily understood.
• Undertake any other relevant duties or reasonable requests as requested by the Head of Marketing and any other member of the Senior management team.

We are looking for someone with:

• Website or content management systems experience.
• Knowledge of social media trends and Meta Business Suite.
• Experience in sending emails via an ECRM system.
• Proficient in the use of Adobe Suite, Canva (or similar products).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships.

What we can offer

Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too- enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites.

You will work hard at Legends Global , but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave

We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you’re contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy.

A healthy contribution of 5% Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list.

Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield; Legends Global will support with these unexpected costs. For you and any children.

We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace.

We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join Legends Global you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require.

Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute—join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet

Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team

Recruitment Process Outlined:

• 1st Stage - Introductory Call with Talent Team
• 2nd Stage - Interview with Venue Marketing Team

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and—where relevant to the role—a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role.

Inclusive Workplace

At Legends Global , we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There’s never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one.

We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.

If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date.