Marketing, Events & Membership Manager

Job Posted: 19 September 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Bembridge, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: £35,000
• Industries: Administration Catering, Hospitality & Bar Sales & Marketing

MRKETING, Events & Membership Manager

Bembridge Sailing Club 

Reports To General Manager / Secretary Salary ~£35,000 + KPI bonus

Location Bembridge & Isle of Wight; occasional mainland visits Employment Full-time

Purpose: Drive membership growth, event revenue and the Club's profile through sales, marketing, events and communications — modernising the Club's approach while respecting its traditions.

Key Responsibilities

? Membership Sales: proactive recruitment strategy, open days/taster events, enquiry pipeline & retention reporting

? Events & Events Sales: year-round events programme, venue sales for private/corporate functions, end-to-end booking management

? Marketing & Brand: annual marketing plan, partnerships, sponsorships, media coverage

? Social Media & Digital: manage all channels, content calendar, campaigns targeting new/younger audiences, analytics

? Business Development: local business & tourism partnerships, sponsorships, networking

? Communications: newsletters, email campaigns, website content, PR

? Member Experience: ambassador role, strong first impressions, member integration & feedback

? Website restructure and management

? General Administration office duties

Key Performance Indicators

? New enquiries, recruits, conversion & retention rates

? Event bookings and revenue; sponsorship value

? Social media growth, website traffic, digital enquiries

? Engagement from younger members and new sailing audiences

Person Specification

Essential: Sales/marketing/events experience; strong communication & relationship-building; proven business development; project management; social media literacy; creative, self-directed and professional.

Desirable: Sailing/yacht club or hospitality background; marine industry knowledge; CRM/email marketing experience; photography/video/design skills; existing local business network.

Personal Attributes

Proactive, commercially aware, creative, people-focused, confident, organised, enthusiastic, professional, forward-thinking, and respectful of the Club's tradition.

Overall Objective

Grow membership and revenue, raise the Club's profile and attract new audiences — while keeping Bembridge Sailing Club a welcoming, successful, forward-thinking private sailing club.