Are you an ambitious marketing professional with a passion for drinks, food and driving exceptional guest experiences? Do you have the strategic insight to lead marketing initiatives and drive business success? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic team!

We are excited to offer a 12-month FTC opportunity as Marketing Manager for our Pubs Division Marketing Team to work on key brand and divisional projects to optimise performance, drive new guest acquisition and existing guest frequency and help shape market leading brand propositions.

This is your chance to work across a great range of brands with the profoundly known O’Neill’s brand, Sizzling Pubs, Ember Inns, our unique unbranded High Street pubs and new competitive socialising concept, Arrowsmith’s all sitting within the division. With over 500 pubs, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact.

Pubs Division has a strong track record of market outperformance and are a high performing team. We're committed to developing the brand and creating new campaigns and brand initiatives to exceed guest expectations and deliver unforgettable experiences.

You will be a creative, self-starter with a can-do attitude and a passion for brands, innovation and trends. You will be results driven and able to effectively deliver, working closely with a cross-functional network, both internally and externally. This exciting role demands creative thinking with strong commercial skills and an unwavering attention to detail. This is an implementation role that requires a high degree of flexibility.

Successful candidates will be offered the position on a 12-month FTC/secondment. This is a field-based role, with flexible travel required.

You’ll be well rewarded…

• Mobile working: Enjoy the flexibility to work from home, the office or one of our fantastic pubs
• A company car or car allowance
• Private medical plan- to help keep you safe and secure 
• Love eating out? You’ll love it even more with a massive 33% discount across all our brands, so whether its date night at Miller & Carter or a Sunday roast at Browns Brasserie & Bar we’ve got you covered

On top of all this, we also offer;

• A contributory pension scheme
• 26 days paid holiday
• Friends & family discount at our brand sites
• High-street shopping discounts via pickaperk
• And, a free employee helpline- to support you with whatever life throws at you.

The Opportunity – Marketing Manager

Reporting to the Head of Brand Marketing for the Pubs Division, this Marketing Manager role will be responsible for:

• Optimise Sales Opportunities & Drive Market Share: Achieve sales & profit growth and market share objectives in line with company ambitions through brand offer improvements and the optimisation of digital & 3rd party channels including delivery, order at table, at home and large party booking platforms.
• Drive Loyalty: Lead on the development of our loyalty schemes, working in collaboration with our digital team to drive frequency and added value for our guests.
• Reach New Audiences: Work with our central partnerships team and suppliers to seek out new opportunities for the division for brand collaborations and partnerships.
• Delivery of Central Initiatives:  To support the development of new brand concept, channel and campaign pipelines, working cross functionally on key innovation projects to deliver and implement them for the relevant brands.
• Improve Guest Experience: Take guest and market insights to create market leading guest experiences both in pub and across our digital channels to optimise our user experience.
• Budget Management: Manage all brand marketing expenditure within agreed budgets and forecasts.

What you’ll bring to the role:  

• Experience & Success: 3+ years of brand and digital marketing experience with proven performance.
• Strategic Mindset: A strategic and commercial attitude towards sales and marketing.
• Engagement Skills: A demonstrable track record of delivering consumer engagement, alongside outstanding interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with our operations & frontline teams.
• Organisational Excellence: High levels of organisation, prioritisation, and attention to detail.
• Creative & Energetic: A creative thinker and energetic team player with enthusiasm and passion.

What makes Mitchells & Butlers a great place to work?

To us, a career isn’t just about ‘clocking in’. We genuinely care about our colleagues, and we’re an employer that keeps a promise. In fact, as one of the largest employers in the country, with over 44,000 people working for us, we have the responsibility of valuing every contribution from a diverse workforce that are representative of our guests, and who make us stronger.

Sounds like an opportunity where you could make a difference? Apply for this role today and we’ll be in touch to explore how you could be part of our exciting journey.

Closing Date – 11.59pm on Sunday 9th March 2025