Senior Marketing Executive

Diversified Communications; Brighton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing firm in Brighton is seeking a Senior Marketing Executive to drive marketing efforts for annual food and drink events. The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of marketing experience and will be responsible for implementing marketing campaigns, managing budgets, and working collaboratively with a talented team. This role offers competitive salary, flexible hours, and numerous wellbeing benefits, making it an attractive opportunity for driven professionals.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Ongoing professional development

Cash health plan

Gym membership

Regular social events

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ marketing experience, in events preferred but not essential.
• Excellent copywriting and proofreading skills.
• A high level of organisational skills, with a methodical approach.
• Confidence using social media and knowledge of digital marketing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop plans and implement marketing campaigns.
• Copy writing for various platforms.
• Manage marketing budgets accurately.
• Build HTML emails and manage web content.

Skills

Copywriting

Organizational skills

Digital marketing techniques

Communication skills

Job description

Senior Marketing Executive – Diversified UK & Europe: Brighton Office, UK

Full-time, permanent role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take a lead role in the marketing of one of our annual food & drink trade events. The role includes planning and implementing marketing activity, working within a collaborative team and part of a busy, hard‑working but fun department. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years hands‑on marketing experience, an ability to work independently and be highly organised.

About Diversified

Diversified is part of a Global brand that strives to connect, educate and strengthen business communities through market‑leading events, digital products and publications. We organise 18 in‑person trade events and 4 industry awards that create valuable business opportunities. We connect buyers with producers, suppliers, and service providers through trade shows at global, national, and regional levels.

As one of the most trusted, respected and successful trade show organisers and publishers, we build brands and experiences that elevate businesses and their communities across many industries. With creativity, dedication and attention to detail, we foster meaningful connections that help business to succeed in a competitive world.

Over 100 highly motivated and talented people work in our Brighton office, all focused on creating the best possible face‑to‑face, digital and editorial experiences for our customers.

We take pride in our working culture, which blends an entrepreneurial, "can‑do" attitude with a hardworking yet enjoyable environment. Our modern offices are conveniently located just 5 minutes from Brighton station, and our teams consistently deliver exceptional results.

The Role

• Develop plans and implement marketing campaigns to attract visitors to the event and to support exhibition sales
• Copy writing for emails, webpages, brochures, social media and more
• Accurate management of marketing budgets
• Briefing the in‑house design team for branding and artwork
• Managing relationships with event partners
• Building HTML emails and managing web content
• Effective use of social media and paid digital marketing
• Database building and management
• Working effectively with other departments and external suppliers
• Dealing with enquiries from both exhibitors and visitors

Your Profile

• Minimum 3 years’ marketing experience, in events preferred but not essential
• Excellent copywriting and proofreading skills
• A high level of organisational skills, with a methodical approach
• Confidence using social media and knowledge of digital marketing techniques
• Clear and confident communication skills
• A positive attitude and ability to self‑start
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently

Additional Information

• Competitive salary negotiable depending on experience
• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional time off over Christmas and New Year
• Enhanced pension contribution scheme providing up to 10 % in employer contributions
• Ongoing professional development opportunities with in‑house training, curated development programmes and self‑directed learning time
• Wellbeing benefits, including a cash health plan, employee assistance programme, bereavement support, life insurance scheme, critical illness cover and gym membership or wellbeing app contribution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Regular social events from game nights, book clubs, creative workshops to monthly happy hours and our annual Company Star Awards day & Christmas Party
• A paid day to volunteer at a local charity and give back to the community & support local projects
• Family‑friendly policies
• Flexible working hours available
• A great working environment

Interviews will take place w/c 19th January 2026.

How to Apply

To apply, please send us a one‑minute video or cover letter and your CV, saying hi and telling us why you are interested in this role.

Equal Opportunity

Diversified is committed to equal opportunities to all, irrespective of age, religion or sexual orientation, ethical or national origin, gender, race, disability and in line with the 2010 Equality Act. By applying for this job, you acknowledge that your information may be processed by our HR team for the purposes of reviewing your application for employment, stored on file for up to three months and might be used to consider other suitable job opportunities. All selected candidates are subject to passing reference checks prior to employment. Candidates must be authorised to work in the UK.