Sport Marketing Officer Lightning Netball

Full time and fixed term until August 2026

Loughborough Lightning are a leading team in the Netball Super League with a strong record of success and a clear ambition for the future. We are seeking a creative and motivated Sport Marketing Officer to help us grow the game, reach new audiences, and deliver exceptional fan experiences both online and in person.

Working as part of the Loughborough Sport Marketing team, you will be responsible for delivering the marketing and communications strategy and bringing campaigns to life. Your work will drive ticket sales, boost fan engagement, and create meaningful community impact. You will produce engaging digital graphics and content, manage matchday coverage, and share player stories through social media, email marketing, and press activity, collaborating closely with athletes, coaches, and partners to strengthen the team’s profile.

We are looking for someone with experience in marketing, communications, or social media, ideally within sport or events, who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will be confident producing high-quality content, managing multiple projects, and working flexibly around match schedules. This is an excellent opportunity to work within one of the UK’s most dynamic sporting environments and play a key role in the continued growth and success of Loughborough Lightning.

For more information on the role please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 14th December 2025

Interview date: Tuesday 22nd December 2025

Contact for informal enquiries: Chloe Hemmings, Senior Commercial Manager (Lightning Netball), on C.Hemmings@lboro.ac.uk 

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Our Benefits 

At Loughborough, our benefits are designed to support your life inside and outside of work, helping you to thrive and feel valued as part of our community. Examples of our benefits include: 

• Time off - generous holiday allowance, including 14 university closure days and bank holidays, with the option to buy extra through our holiday purchase scheme 
• Where you work - access to a range of fantastic facilities with plenty of green space across our 523-acre East Midlands campus, plus an exciting community at our London campus on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park  
• Financial wellbeing – competitive pay, two excellent pension schemes, and everyday savings opportunities 
• Support for you and those close to you - through our range of life event leave policies as well as access to an on-site nursery at our East Midlands campus, flexible and hybrid working options. 
• Health and wellbeing – discounted gym memberships and access to world-class sporting facilities, including physiotherapy, plus healthcare offers such as eyesight testing and wellbeing support 
• Travel and sustainability - access to our electric vehicle and cycle-to-work schemes, as well as a variety of travel offers to support sustainable commuting 

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