Role Purpose

We are seeking an energetic, organised and creative Marketing Executive to support our marketing activity across digital platforms, customer communications and venues. Working closely with the Marketing Manager, you will deliver campaigns, create content, maintain our website and ensure consistent branding. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their marketing career to gain broad, hands-on experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Marketing campaigns: Support campaign planning, market research, budget tracking and performance reporting.
• Customer communications: Create newsletters, promotional campaigns, operational updates and automated customer messages across email, WhatsApp and SMS.
• Branding and design: Create marketing materials in Canva, maintain brand consistency and coordinate branded merchandise and uniforms.
• Venue branding: Coordinate signage, displays and promotional materials across venues, events and competitions.
• Website and digital: Maintain website content, update Google Business Profiles, create campaign landing pages and monitor website performance.
• Social media and content: Plan and schedule content, engage with audiences, and capture photos and videos with the appropriate documented consent.
• Events and partnerships: Support events, galas, water safety initiatives and partnerships with schools, communities and sponsors.
• Teamwork and reporting: Collaborate with operations, coaches and venue teams, and prepare monthly marketing reports.

Key Essential Skills

• Degree or diploma in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 0 to 2 years’ experience in marketing, including internships or freelance work.

• A portfolio of design or content work (social media, flyers, etc.).

• English as a first language mandatory

• Confident using Canva or similar design tools, and social media platforms.

• Well organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle several tasks.

• Willingness to learn and take feedback.

• Valid UAE driving licence and own transport.

• Must hold a valid UAE residence visa. Urban Swim Academy will arrange the required work permit.

Desirable

• Photography and video editing skills.

• Experience with email marketing tools, website content management systems or Google Analytics.

• Passion for swimming or sport. Working Conditions

Working Hours

• Hybrid working, with the number of office days agreed at the hiring stage, plus regular on-site visits to our venues.

• Full time, 5.5 days per week – working days and half day to be confirmed at the hiring stage.

• Weekend work will sometimes be required for events and galas.