Marketing Manager (NT Live)

We are looking for  a Marketing Manager (NT Live) to join the National Theatre's Digital team.  

The National Theatre Live marketing team provide marketing and sales leadership for global cinema releases. The Marketing Manager role will be responsible for leading creative marketing campaigns, ensuring strong sales by nurturing existing customers and attracting a wide range of new audiences.

The role line will hold key external relationships with media agencies, theatres, national and international distribution partners, and be a brand champion for the programmes in its responsibility. The post-holder will also contribute to department-wide initiatives for audience development work, access and strategies for engaging audiences online through digital content and social media.

You will work closely with colleagues in the Programming, Production, Distribution and NT Collection teams, as well as the Graphic Design Studio, Content Production Studio, Press and Development teams and external partner theatres, cinema chains as well as other stakeholders.

The successful candidates will have the following:  

• Significant experience of developing and executing through-the-line commercial marketing campaigns in cultural, entertainment, film or cinema sectors.
• Strong demonstrable experience of using data and insight to inform decision-making and measuring impact, with clear knowledge of technical marketing theory and strategy.
• Impeccable accuracy of written and verbal English, including demonstratable experience of copywriting and proofreading.
• Experience of building commercial relationships and managing a wide range of stakeholders, including agencies.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with experience of working in a team and with wider colleagues to achieve targets and goals.

If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

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Working with us will give you..

• Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy
• 25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Development Programmes via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
• Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
• Enhanced sick pay
• Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave
• Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
• Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
• Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
• On-site staff canteen and social facilities
• On-site occupational health support
• In-house mental health and wellbeing advisors providing workplace counselling and support
• Wellbeing programme of events, including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
• Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from leading practitioners
• Discounted access to National Theatre at Home
• Volunteer leave – one paid day per year to volunteer for your chosen charity
• Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafés, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms), on and around the South Bank
• Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card

Please note

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 15th May 2026 at 12 noon.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Should you need support or additional time to submit an application please contact recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk.

In line with our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), we recognise that we need to address underrepresentation in our organisation. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.

We strive to promote inclusive and equitable practices in all areas of the NT. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet our minimum requirements for our vacancies.

If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions about the recruitment process, you can email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk or call us on 02074523834.