Marketing Executive

An amazing opportunity for a driven and creative Marketing Executive, to join us at Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel and InterContinental Edinburgh’s Cluster Marketing Team on a Full-Time contract!

We are offering a salary of £28,000.00 – £35,000.00, depending on experience.

At Kimpton, we are all about being yourself – we pride individuality and being the best version of you. Our meticulously designed Hotel brings together traditional Edinburgh architecture with an exciting and fresh indoor feel. Whereas InterContinental® Edinburgh The George Hotel, is full of culture and has been serving guests since 1881, so we know what it takes to provide an amazing guest experience and just as importantly, to ensure our Team Members are happy.

What will you be doing?

As a Marketing Executive, you will support the Senior Marketing Manager in delivering a wide range of marketing activity – from social media and newsletters to website updates and campaign delivery. The work is fast-paced and varied, requiring you to juggle multiple deadlines while applying logical thinking to creative briefs to ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and scheduling content across social platforms (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok).

• Assisting with website updates and newsletters (WordPress, Mailchimp or similar).

• Coordinating with hotel teams to execute campaigns and activations.

• Prioritising tasks effectively, often under tight timelines, while keeping a close eye on detail.

• Contributing to new ideas and trend-based content, balanced with logical, brand-aligned execution.

To succeed as a Marketing Executive, you will need:

• Experience with social media platforms and content creation, with an understanding of trends and best practices.

• Strong organisational skills – able to juggle competing priorities and deliver at pace.

• A logical approach to problem-solving and applying structured thinking to creative briefs.

• Good technical knowledge: video editing and design skills (Adobe Premiere Pro, InDesign, Photoshop), website CMS (WordPress), and newsletter platforms.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Understanding of licensing, copyright, brand guidelines, and platform policies.

• A good understanding of luxury hospitality and familiarity with Edinburgh’s cultural scene, communities, and trendmakers is strongly preferable.

• Enthusiasm to learn, grow, and take the next steps in your marketing career.

You’ll be joining a supportive team where there’s plenty of opportunity to gain hands-on experience across multiple channels and campaigns, while building the skills and confidence to progress.

So, what does our Marketing Executive get in return for bringing the IHG life to our guests? …

• Becoming part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts family, one of the world’s leading hotel companies - which means global opportunities.

• Complimentary stay for you+1 in our Hotel upon successful completion of probation, generous discounts across our F&B outlets at Kimpton Charlotte Square and InterContinental Edinburgh The George, plus Spa & Gym discounts at our Kimpton property.

• Extensive training, opportunities for career progression across the world, plus 2 paid days volunteering per year with a cause of your choice

• Wagestream - a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it. 

• Apart from Meals whilst on duty, we also provide every employee company sick pay and life insurance, Mental Health First Aiders on Duty, and access to Employee Assistance Programs.

• 28 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, this increases up to a maximum of 33 days (Pro Rated) & Enhanced Family Leave (you can ask more details at the interview).

• Amazing discounts for our hotels and restaurants around the world, plus discounts from over 15,000 stores – all the way from retail to cinema

• Don’t forget, bring your friends and take part in our generous ‘Refer a Friend’ programme!

At IHG, we believe there’s Room for You: Room to Grow (providing career development and learning opportunities), Room to Belong (fostering an inclusive environment where diverse employees can be their authentic selves), and Room to Make a Difference (empowering employees to have an impact on the guest experience and the business).

If you are someone who likes to bring your wisdom and local-know-how to provide a truly personal and luxurious experience for our guests, apply to join us as our new Marketing Executive today!

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support at any stage, and your recruiter will assist you accordingly.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.