VP of Marketing

About Legends Global

Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events. With unrivalled expertise and international reach, we provide end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality.

We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide.

Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration. Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win... we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

About the Role

At Legends Global, we don't just market venues—we create the connection between world-class destinations, unforgettable experiences, and the millions of fans who bring them to life. This is a rare, unique and exciting role for our business…

As Vice President of Marketing – UK Venues, you will lead the vision, strategy and performance of marketing across one of the most prestigious venue portfolios in the industry, including iconic properties spanning sport, music, entertainment and hospitality. This is a rare opportunity to shape the growth trajectory of some of the UK's most recognised and culturally significant venues, influencing how audiences engage, experience and connect with live events.

Operating at the heart of the business, you will combine creativity, commercial acumen and data-driven innovation to drive audience growth, maximise revenue, strengthen brands and elevate the fan experience. Your leadership will extend beyond marketing campaigns—playing a pivotal role in venue performance, commercial partnerships, business development and the acquisition of future landmark clients.

As a senior leader and trusted advisor, you will inspire high-performing teams, influence key stakeholders and champion bold thinking across the organisation. Through strategic vision and measurable impact, you will help define the future of live entertainment and sport in the UK, reinforcing Legends Global’s position as the partner of choice for the world's leading venues, rights holders and brands.

What we can offer

Hosting events is what we do best, and we want our People to experience that too- enjoy access to discounted tickets to unleash your superfan for all your favourites.

You will work hard at Legends Global , but you will be rewarded with lots of time to relax and rest with 25 days annual leave

We understand that you have a life outside of work and want to ensure that your loved ones will always be taken care of whilst you’re contributing to our success with our Life Assurance policy.

A healthy contribution of 5% Pension so that your golden years are spent ticking off the items on your bucket list.

Got a dental bill? Need to book a counselling session? Or even help with Physio costs? With the support of Healthshield ; Legends Global will support with these unexpected costs. For you and any children.

We understand that from time to time you might need a bit of support to get you back to feeling your best, so we have teamed up with AXA Health to provide our people with an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support mental health in the workplace.

We are visionaries: both physically and metaphorically! When you join Legends Global you will be entitled to eye care vouchers and a contribution towards any glasses you require.

Pedal your way to a greener, healthier commute—join our Cycle to Work scheme and turn every ride into a win for you and the planet

Great people know great people! Refer a friend through our Employee Referral Scheme and get rewarded for helping us build an amazing team

Key Responsibilities:

• Shape Vision, Drive Growth – Lead and execute a bold UK marketing strategy that accelerates ticket sales, commercial revenue, and brand impact across a portfolio of world-class venues.

• Champion Performance Excellence – Harness data, insight, and innovation to deliver measurable results, optimise marketing investment, and unlock new growth opportunities.

• Inspire High-Performing Teams – Build, mentor, and empower a culture of accountability, creativity, and continuous improvement that delivers exceptional outcomes.

• Influence Key Stakeholders – Partner with venue leaders, promoters, commercial teams, and senior executives to align strategy, maximise opportunities, and drive business success.

• Lead the Future of Marketing – Leverage digital innovation, AI, personalisation, and customer intelligence to create market-leading campaigns and unforgettable fan and guest experiences.

• Highly desirable: Existing network within the UK sports and entertainment sector, multi-venue experience, and exposure to hospitality, F&B, ticketing, sponsorship or venue bidding environments.

We are looking for someone with:

• Extensive senior marketing leadership experience within live entertainment, sport, hospitality, venues or related sectors, and a proven ability to lead high-performing teams across complex, multi-site operations.

• A strong track record of driving commercial growth, delivering ticket sales, revenue performance and audience development through impactful marketing strategies.

• Expertise in digital, data and customer-led marketing, with strong knowledge of CRM, automation, AI, personalisation and performance optimisation.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the credibility to build trusted relationships across senior leadership teams, promoters, rights holders, clients and commercial partners.

• A strategic, resilient and commercially minded approach, with the agility to thrive in fast-paced, growing, business environments, who embraces innovation to deliver exceptional fan and guest experiences.

Highly desirable: Experience within major sports clubs, stadia, arenas or entertainment venues, alongside knowledge of ticketing, pricing strategies, venue launches, audience development and the UK promoter landscape.

Recruitment Process Outlined:

• 1st Stage- Intro with TA Team

• 2nd Stage- Interview with SVP of Commercial - Europe

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks. These may include verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and—where relevant to the role—a basic or enhanced DBS check. All checks will be carried out in line with data protection law and we will only request information that is necessary for the role.

Inclusive Workplace

At Legends Global , we are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future. There’s never been a better time to join our team. We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers. Join us and make a significant impact from day one.

We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities. This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process. We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.

If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application. We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.

If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered. We will continue to review applications on a rolling basis and may close the advert before the closing date.