Marketing Manager
Millennium Forum Closing date: Fri, 16 Oct 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
Job title - Marketing Manager
Department - Development & Creative Engagement
Reports to - Development & Creative Engagement Manager
Contract - Permanent - Full Time
Hours - 37 hours per week
Salary - £37,500
Location - Millennium Forum, 3 Newmarket Street, Derry/Londonderry, BT48 6EB
Closing Date - 16th October 2026, 4 pm
Documents Enclosed - Job Description, Person Specification, Monitoring Form
Purpose of the Role
The Marketing Manager is the senior commercial driver for all ticket revenue at the Millennium Forum. This role leads the organisation's sales strategy, maximises ticket and event income, and ensures all marketing and digital activity directly supports the ambitions of the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan.
Working across marketing, box office, programming, and promoter partners, the marketing manager provides strategic direction, commercial insight, and data-led decision-making. Reporting directly to the Development and Creative Engagement Manager, the role leads the marketing function, guiding the Digital Communications Officer, Senior Marketing Officer, and wider team to deliver high-performing, innovative, and commercially effective campaigns.
Job Requirements
Essential Criteria/Experience
Degree in Marketing, Business, Advertising, Communications or a related field with 2+ years' relevant marketing experience; or a Level 3 qualification (e.g. HNC) with 3+ years' relevant experience.
Proven experience developing and delivering marketing strategies and integrated campaigns; leading and managing staff; managing online and offline advertising; working to sales, revenue or commercial targets; managing budgets and demonstrating ROI; and using data and analytics to inform decisions.
Desirable Criteria
Experience within arts, entertainment, hospitality or events; management or leadership qualification; knowledge of ticketing systems and box office data such as Spektrix or ENTA; content creation across video, photography and copywriting; PR/media relations; GDPR and data protection knowledge; and a full driving licence.
Job Responsibilities
Lead the organisation's sales and digital strategy to maximise revenue, audience engagement and ROI. Set KPIs, sales forecasts and performance benchmarks, and manage marketing budgets in line with financial targets. Lead the planning, buying and optimisation of advertising across Meta, Google and other online and offline channels, ensuring campaigns meet sales objectives.
Develop CRM strategies supporting segmentation, retention, upselling and audience growth. Work with Programming and Box Office to forecast demand and adjust activity accordingly. Line-manage the Digital Communications Officer and Senior Marketing Officer, providing direction and development.
Produce regular performance reports and evidence-based recommendations. Champion digital innovation, emerging technologies and responsible AI use. Ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection requirements, manage supplier and promoter relationships, monitor accounts and ensure best value across all marketing activity.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Marketing Manager
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Role: Marketing & Digital
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Fri, 16 Oct 2026
- Location: Ireland
How to Apply
Please read the full job pack linked below before applying.
To apply please send the following:
Your CV - maximum of two pages,
One cover page, telling us why you are a good fit for this role.
Monitoring Form (available on the Millennium Forum website Careers page)
Please email your CV and cover letter to [email protected] by 4pm on 16/10/26
The Monitoring Form should be emailed separately to [email protected]
Your email subject line should be laid out as follows: [Your Name – Marketing Manager]
- Contact name: Aodhan Kehoe
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Millennium Forum
The Millennium Forum is an award-winning theatre, conference centre and community venue in the heart of Derry. Opened in 2001, the 1,020-seat venue welcomes more than 320,000 visitors each year. Alongside live entertainment, the Forum delivers creative learning, youth and community projects, with accessibility at the heart of its work, creating opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to engage with the arts.