We are currently recruiting for a Full Time Marketing Executive to join our growing team here at Kilkea Castle.

Kilkea Castle Hotel is a 140 bedroom resort set on 180 acres of landscape, gardens and ancient woodland. This family-owned and managed estate offers a tranquil spa, a challenging 18-hole championship golf course and a world-class culinary experience. We are Great Place To Work 2024 certified and Georgina Campbell’s Four Star Hotel of the Year 2024.

Our team members are the heart of our hotel and the core of our success, and we believe that by creating a positive and supportive environment, we can deliver outstanding service to our guests.

Our mission is to provide exceptional guest experiences through excellent service, integrity while ensuring that every guest feels valued, safe, and at home.

Job Title:

Marketing Executive

Reporting to:          

Director of Sales

Job Description:    

The successful candidate will play a central role in showcasing Kilkea Castle across digital and traditional channels. They will be responsible for driving brand visibility, managing content, and supporting revenue-generating initiatives. They will work independently as well as part of a team, take initiative, and bring creativity to everything they do.

Ideal Candidate

This role is perfect for someone who’s ready to step up — who has moved past assistant-level tasks and is eager to build their marketing career with autonomy. You are a storyteller, a doer, and a creative thinker. You understand the value of brand and know how to connect it to performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute content for digital platforms including the website, social media, and email newsletters
• Manage the day-to-day running of Kilkea Castle’s social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok), including calendar creation, post scheduling, caption writing, and engagement
• Support paid advertising campaigns in collaboration with media partners (PPC, Meta, display)
• Liaise with photographers, videographers, and graphic designers to create on-brand visual content
• Update and maintain the website, ensuring SEO best practices and timely promotion of offers and events
• Collaborate with the Sales team to promote weddings, group stays, golf events, and seasonal packages
• Assist with influencer relations, media visits, and partnership opportunities
• Monitor marketing performance using tools like Google Analytics, Meta Insights, and Mailchimp, reporting key metrics to the Director of Sales
• Ensure consistency across all marketing touchpoints in line with Kilkea Castle’s premium positioning

Skills/Requirements

• Minimum 12-18 months experience in a similar marketing role within the hospitality sector
• Strong understanding of digital marketing and content creation
• Confident using platforms such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Meta Business Suite, WordPress, and Mailchimp
• Excellent writing and communication skills — with an eye for tone, detail, and storytelling
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and capable of working with minimal supervision
• A team player who collaborates across departments while owning marketing output
• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Hospitality, or similar field (desirable)
• Minimum 12 months valid work permit required

Benefits

• Discounts across entire resort
• Meals while on duty
• Employee recognition
• Bike to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme and PRSA scheme
• Continuous training and development

Kilkea Castle is an equal opportunities employer