Strategic lead for sport and leisure marketing, delivering annual plans, budgets and integrated campaigns to meet income, membership and participation targets. Full-time, permanent, hybrid working.
Chelmsford City Council is looking for a Marketing Manager (Sports and Leisure). It’s a permanent, full-time post based in Chelmsford, with hybrid working, paying £41,985 to £45,915 a year. Applications close on Tuesday 17 November 2026.
About the role
Leads strategic marketing for health, wellbeing, fitness and sport across four Chelmsford leisure centres. Reports into the leisure management team and line manages two Marketing Officers and a Marketing Assistant. Based between the Civic Centre and the leisure centres.
About Chelmsford City Council
Chelmsford City Council is the local authority for Chelmsford. It provides services to residents and local businesses, including Council Tax, Benefits, Business Rates, bins and recycling, planning and building control, housing, licensing, parks and allotments, and voting and elections.
What they’re looking for
- Substantial campaign planning experience
- Management experience preferred
- Excellent communicator with measurable results
- Sport or leisure sector understanding advantageous
- Some evening and weekend working
What’s on offer
- Hybrid working
- Flexible approach benefits
How to apply
You apply directly with Chelmsford City Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert. The closing date is 17 November 2026.
Interested in this role?
You’ll complete your application on Chelmsford City Council’s website.
