We are looking for a passionate and knowledgeable Marketing Executive to join our Marketing team!
About us…
Arena Racing Company does so much more than lead the UK’s largest horse racing group. We have 21 racing venues showcasing horse racing, greyhound racing, golf courses, hotels and events. In short, leisure, entertainment, media production and global distribution are at the heart of what we do, making it an exciting and diverse place to work!
Our success is a team effort which is why we offer great opportunities for growth, development and career progression. After all, it’s our employees that enable us to offer first class service and create an electric atmosphere, all within an industry we love.
What is ARC? We embrace diversity. We develop our people. We care for our visitors. We think about our impact. We are proud of our sport.
Work Perks of being a Marketing Executive...
- Annual passes to attend any of our 21 venues
- Discounted food & ARC days out
- Cycle to work scheme
- Holiday allowance increasing with length of service up to 28 days
- Company life assurance scheme
- Discretionary group annual bonus schemes to reward your hard work
- Support with study through our study assistance schemes
And so much more…
About the role:
This is an exciting role where no two days are the same. Working regionally across five racecourses (Bath, Chepstow, Ffos Las, Hereford and Worcester) as well as supporting group-wide campaigns when required, this role presents a fantastic opportunity to work in a face-paced, fun and entrepreneurial organisation that entertains millions of visitors each year.
This role is ideal for someone who is looking to take the next step in their marketing career to build on their current experience and who is keen to get involved in lots of different projects, utilising the full marketing mix. This is a rewarding role where you’ll see your hard work pay off as you make a real impact with the love of our sport at the heart of everything we do.
Responsibilities of a Marketing Executive (Please see attached JD for full details):
- Support the Regional Marketing Manager and wider central marketing team to execute the west region’s marketing strategy to maximise sales across all raceday and non-raceday income lines; review media campaigns and proactively seek out new opportunities to raise the profile of the racecourses and fixtures locally
- Create engaging social media content primarily across Instagram, Facebook and TikTok, using a mixture of static and video content. Content will be generated and captured on course and by attending key horse racing fixtures and events (weekend and evenings required. Approx. 20 events each year. TOIL accrued); ensure websites are up-to-date and optimised
- When required, take ownership of supporting wider group projects and marketing as directed from conception to delivery and review; assist where required with the CRM strategy; building the email calendar and looking for opportunities to build our opted in database
- Liaise with internal designers to brief in marketing campaigns and collateral from conception through to final delivery. Ensuring timeframes are maintained and delivered, materials are accurate and are effectively distributed in line with the campaign strategy; support in-campaign and post-campaign analysis, supporting the implementation of optimisation initiatives to improve live activity
- Liaise with a wide range of stakeholders from across the business to implement our marketing campaigns to the highest possible standard; work closely with external agencies when required
- Provide general administrative support to wider marketing and design team when required; ad hoc marketing duties
The person we are looking for as a Marketing Executive has…..
- Either prior experience in a marketing role, ideally a generalist marketing role across the whole marketing mix, or higher education qualification in marketing is essential; knowledge and understanding of the leisure sector and ticket or hospitality-based business is desirable
- Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work under pressure; excellent communication skills and experience managing multiple stakeholders
- Experience delivering a range of on and offline marketing collateral effective within marketing campaigns; experience with social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Twitter)
- Clear, concise writing style and excellent grammar; high attention to detail
- Creative and enthusiastic with a positive attitude; results orientated; proactive self-starter; works well as part of a team
We are on a thrilling journey. So, to join us at our next destination, be part of a winning team and to learn more about our company and this exciting opportunity apply today.
At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.
We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.
Closing Date
05-05-2026
