Digital Marketing Executive

Digital Marketing Executive

JOB TITLE:  Digital Marketing Executive

REPORTS TO:  Marketing Manager

DEPARTMENT:  Marketing and Communications

DATE: Start February 2026

SALARY:  £25,000

Application Process -

1.     MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

We are looking for a Digital Marketing Executive to work with the Marketing Manager and a small but highly productive and successful team of marketing and communications professionals. 

Working with and supporting marketing, communications, venue delivery, events, sponsorship, hospitality, box office and retail operations they will be a 
dynamic personality with exceptional attention to detail, that thrives in a fast-paced sports and events environment and has experience of gathering and analysing data from multiple sources.

We are keen to speak to candidates who have experience in data management, data segmentation and development of email and digital marketing campaigns which contribute to the delivery of the marketing objectives.

The main focus of the job will be attracting people to come and watch cricket selling match tickets and memberships to various audience groups - leveraging the sport, the entertainment and the experience as selling points. There will also be a requirement to help promote other events such as concerts as well as the venue as a destination for private events and our retail offering.

2025-6 is a pivotal moment for the Club as we have launched our first professional women's team. This has led to an expansion of the marketing and communications department as well as other teams within the business. It is an exciting time to join the Club and provides any new employee with the opportunity to make a real impact and shape the future of the Clubs marketing activity and brand.

The Digital Marketing Executive will work across both the men's and women's teams as well as the venue, events, commercial activity (sponsorship) and retail marketing.

Even if you don't meet every criterion, we encourage you to apply. Studies show many hesitate to apply despite being qualified. Take the chance to join our team

2.  KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·      Execute the digital marketing strategy, including social media and digital advertising campaigns.

·      Collaborate with communications and design executives to produce content for marketing campaigns, deliver digital campaigns, and create engaging general interest content to boost club engagement.

·      Support the delivery of marketing campaigns for sponsors and club partners.

·      Update marketing reports to analyse campaign performance.

·      Work with internal teams (customer service, venue operations, partnerships) to ensure timely completion of marketing tasks.

·      Support on-site marketing activities at events, including cricket matches, concerts, and hospitality events, ensuring all marketing plans and partner contract requirements are met.

·      Brief external agencies on marketing campaigns, events, or projects to ensure timely, on-budget, and high-standard delivery.

·      Perform digital administrative tasks such as data formatting, uploads, and website or social media updates.

·      Create and manage email marketing campaigns to enhance brand awareness and drive sales.

·      Experienced in data management with ability to build targeted email campaigns.

·      Experience with website CMS.

·      Experience with posting to and monitoring social media channels.

·      Assist with the production of marketing materials across all campaign elements including: digital, print, outdoor advertising, TV, Radio etc.

·      Work with the Events team to promote the core events business which includes venue hire, concerts, and large-scale events.

·      Support the delivery of key marketing campaigns and announcement messaging, seeking strategic advice from agencies and finalising core marketing messaging for publishing across multiple marketing channels.

·      Work with external vendors including: design agency, ad agency, publications, government bodies, and the sport's governing body.

3.  KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS NEEDED

·      Experience in a Digital Marketing role.

·      Experience of digital marketing including email marketing and social media.

·      Excellent communication skills, both internal and external.

·      Hard-working with a strong desire to learn and grow.

·      Exceptional attention to detail.

·      Analytical aptitude with the ability to track, adjust, and improve results.

·      Willingness to work evenings and weekends when required.

·      Experience in supporting the delivery of paid advertising campaigns.

·      
Represents the organisations value sand behaviours (see separate document).

Desirable

·      
Digital marketing experience

·      A marketing degree or equivalent

·      Knowledge of the sports industry

·      A commercial mindset in all tasks

·      Experience working with editing tools such as Capcut & Canva

Person Specification

·      Enjoys work and brings a positive, fun attitude.

·      Builds positive and collaborative relationships internally and externally.

·      Solutions-focused and results-driven.

·      Detail-oriented and highly focused.

·      Capable of managing a varied workload.

·      Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

OTHER CONDITIONS

The post holder will be based at Banks Homes Riverside as part of the Marketing and Communications department. Due to the nature of the work the post holder will carry out his/her duties as such times/days which are most effective to perform the tasks required. This will involve some out of hours work – evenings, weekends, Bank Holidays, as necessary.  There will also be significant travel around the region to meet different organisations.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN EMPLOYMENT POLICY STATEMENT

It is the policy of Durham Cricket to treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of age, disability, gender, reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.  Furthermore, Durham Cricket will ensure that no requirement or condition will be imposed without justification which could disadvantage individuals purely on any of the above situations.

We recognize and value the difference and individual contribution that people make to the organisation.  We strive to ensure that diversity as well as equality is embedded in all our policies, procedures and practices, responding to employees' needs and encouraging employee development to increase their contribution to effective service delivery.

SAFER RECRUITMENT POLICY

Durham Cricket is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our services.

HOURS

Full time permanent contract, based on annualized hours of 1820 hours per year

SALARY

£25000 per annum

HOLIDAYS

28 days per annum (pro rata) which includes the 8 statutory Bank Holidays in England & Wales.

PENSION SCHEME

Automatic Enrolment into the Royal London Group Personal Pension Plan.  Matched employee contributions up to a maximum contribution of 5% of Basic Salary.

WORKPLACE

Durham Cricket, Banks Homes Riverside, Chester-le-Street, DH3 3QR

TO APPLY

To apply for the role please complete the Application Form to 

Closing date for applications – Friday 5 December, 2025

If you would like an informal discussion on the role please contact David Jackson, Marketing Director, ,