We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Digital Marketing Lead to oversee the digital marketing function across ESM and Hamilton Aquatics. This role is instrumental in developing and executing digital initiatives that align with our overall business and marketing objectives. You will lead a growing team, drive performance across digital and social platforms, and deliver integrated campaigns to boost brand visibility, engagement, and customer acquisition across all programmes.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and lead the digital marketing strategy across ESM and Hamilton Aquatics, ensuring alignment with overall marketing and business objectives.

• Line manage and support the performance and development of the Digital Team, including the Social Media Executive and Digital Marketing Intern.

• Oversee the execution of digital campaigns across paid, owned, and earned media to drive traffic, conversions, and brand visibility.

• Lead strategic content planning across platforms, ensuring consistent brand voice and optimised content performance.

• Drive lead generation campaigns across digital channels, optimising landing pages, CTAs, and conversion flows to support enrolments and enquiries across all programmes.

• Plan and manage paid media campaigns across Google Ads, Meta platforms, and other digital advertising channels.

• Oversee SEO and SEM strategies to improve organic visibility and search rankings.

• Manage CRM and email marketing strategy, including segmentation, automation, and performance analysis.

• Ensure continuous improvement of the website experience in collaboration with the Content and Design teams; work with web developers and platform partners to enhance UX and conversion.

• Lead analytics and performance reporting, interpreting data to provide actionable insights and monthly reports to senior management.

• Support the planning and execution of social media content strategy across platforms, ensuring platform-specific storytelling, audience growth, and engagement.

• Stay current with emerging trends (including AI), platform innovations, and digital best practices to continually evolve strategy.

• Oversee the implementation and use of WhatsApp for Business via third-party platforms to manage customer communication, distribute promotional content, and support lead generation and customer retention initiatives.

• Liaise with media agencies, technology partners, and vendors to deliver high-quality digital output.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years of proven experience in digital marketing, with at least 2 years in a leadership or strategy-focused role.

• Experience in leading digital teams and managing multiple stakeholders.

• Understanding of the sports industry with an interest in sports is preferred but not necessary.

• Strong understanding of digital marketing principles, including performance marketing, SEO/SEM, social media, email marketing, and analytics.

• Proven track record in managing and optimising paid media budgets and delivering measurable ROI.

• Experience using CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress) and marketing automation tools.

• Advanced knowledge of Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, digital marketing tools, and communication channels like WhatsApp.

• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capabilities and a data-driven mindset.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage and influence internal and external stakeholders.

What We Offer

• Annual flight allowance

• Private medical insurance

• CPD (Continuing Professional Development) package

• End of service benefit

• Access to lifestyle discounts

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take the lead in driving bold digital strategies and making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us and play a key role in elevating the digital presence of two of the UAE’s leading sports and events brands.

To apply, email your CV, cover letter, and relevant qualifications to [email protected], quoting the reference DML-Apr25.

Please note: Only candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements will be contacted.

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Digital Marketing Intern to join our growing team and gain hands-on experience across a range of digital channels. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about marketing, content, and data to support real campaigns and contribute to the digital presence of two of the UAE’s leading sports and events brands — ESM and Hamilton Aquatics.

You’ll work closely with the Digital Marketing Lead and Social Media Executive to support campaign delivery, content coordination, and performance reporting across platforms including Google, Meta, email, and web.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of digital campaigns across platforms including Google Ads, Meta, and email; support with setting up campaign parameters, tracking performance, and compiling post-campaign reports.

• Support in publishing and scheduling content across social media platforms, ensuring consistency with brand guidelines and campaign objectives.

• Conduct data mining and compile performance reports using tools such as Google Analytics, Meta Insights, and internal dashboards.

• Support in managing website updates, content uploads, and ensuring information accuracy.

• Help with scheduling, drafting, and monitoring email campaigns.

• Conduct competitor benchmarking and research on digital trends and audience behaviour.

• Assist in community management, responding to messages and enquiries across digital platforms.

• Provide administrative and coordination support for digital marketing projects.

• Work closely with the Social Media Executive and Design team to ensure timely delivery of digital assets.

Job Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Marketing, Communications, Media, or a related field

• Strong interest in digital marketing, social media, and data analytics

• Basic understanding of digital platforms such as Google Ads, Meta Business Suite, and email marketing tools

• Familiarity with Excel/Google Sheets and ability to interpret basic data and performance metrics

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• A proactive attitude, willingness to learn, and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Interest in sports / sports industry

What We Offer

• Annual flight allowance

• Private medical insurance

• CPD (Continuing Professional Development) package

• End of service benefit

• Access to lifestyle discounts

How to Apply

If you’re ready to kick-start your digital marketing career and contribute to exciting campaigns, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, email your CV and a short cover letter to [email protected], quoting the reference DMI-Apr25.

Please note: Only candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements will be contacted.

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Head of Operations to oversee the operational delivery of all departments within ESM. This leadership role is crucial to ensuring that all programmes and services run smoothly, efficiently, and to the highest standards. The successful candidate will drive operational excellence, foster internal and external relationships, and implement scalable systems to support our growing organisation.

You’ll play a key role in aligning departmental execution with business goals, ensuring compliance with safety and safeguarding standards, and supporting the continued success of our venues and partnerships.

Job Purpose

Lead and manage the operations of ESM departments, providing efficient plans for the smooth running of all programmes and services offered by all departments.

Key Objectives

• Build and maintain excellent relationships with all key internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth running of operations and providing valued services by all users.

• Oversee and manage the plans of activities and programmes in all venues by guiding and holding relevant team members accountable for revenue generation and gross profit of their respective venues.

• Oversee the plan of staff requirements for all programmes and venues, including leave schedules and effective coordination and planning with department leaders and relevant stakeholders for required operations of secured new contracts.

• Ensure all activities and programmes adhere to the local laws, rules, and regulations of governing bodies and health & safety and child safeguarding standards.

• Oversee the implementation of health & safety rules and aspects and ensure proper procedures are in place for staff and providers’ compliance.

• Liaise with all ESM departments to ensure all operational elements are regularly updated and checked on the relevant systems.

• The role forms part of the Senior Leadership Team within the organisation, with monthly reporting responsibilities and required participation in leadership meetings.

Set of Required Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours

Desired Qualifications:

• Degree in sports, business, or a similar qualification related to the field

Desired Experience:

• Sufficient experience in schools, sports and enrichment fields

• Sports Industry experience is highly desired

• In-depth knowledge of industry trends

• Local knowledge of UAE and regional sports businesses

• Proven operational strategic management experience

Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills:

• High-level IT skills including database management

• High-level communication skills; verbal and written

• Advanced presentation and design skills

• Strong leadership qualities and people management skills

• Customer service and relationship management skills

• Time management

• Maintaining confidentiality

• Confidence and ability to make decisions

• Problem solving & conflict resolution

• Financial intelligence

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary

• Annual flight allowance

• Private medical insurance

• CPD (Continuing Professional Development) package

• End of service benefit

• Access to lifestyle discounts

How to Apply

If you’re ready to lead operations across one of the UAE’s most dynamic sports and events organisations, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, email your CV, cover letter, and relevant qualifications to [email protected] , quoting the reference HOO-Apr25.

Please note: Only candidates who meet the specified qualifications and requirements will be contacted.