We are seeking to appoint a MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER on an initial part-time freelance contract.
The successful candidate will be responsible for creating and delivering our marketing strategy, developing strong press and media relations, and helping to raise awareness of the work we do across the creative industries both nationally and internationally.
Duties include:
- Design and deliver marketing strategies with the aim of increasing awareness of our organisation
- Create, edit and post original social media content on our multiple channels
- Produce digital assets for use across social platforms and external communications
- Oversee the design and proofing of all marketing materials
- Monitor, track, analyse and report on engagement levels, current trends, campaign performances, etc
- Ensure brand consistency and tone of voice across all outputs
- Develop relationships with key press contacts to ensure our organisation is considered a go-to source for stories, opinion and representation
- Other ad hoc duties including create press releases, identify key audiences for our activities, support the development of relationships with other arts organisations,
Person specification
The ideal candidate must have:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent with experience of working in a professional arts based environment with relevant knowledge of marketing, press and publicity
- Experience of developing and implementing original and engaging marketing and communications strategies, including online and social media content
- A knowledge and experience of managing press campaigns
- An enthusiasm for the provision of mental health and wellbeing support
- A strong understanding of social media platforms including Instagram, X, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, Threads and YouTube, as well as current trends, etc
- Knowledge and experience in IT software and packages such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
- Excellent communication and copywriting skills (written and verbal)
- An ability to work both self-sufficiently and collaboratively as part of a busy organisation
- A non-judgmental attitude to mental health issues
- A positive, friendly and personable manner
Further information
- This is an initial part-time position, minimum of 28 hours per month (the equivalent of approximately one day per week), which can be distributed as needed
- The role can be performed remotely, but the successful candidate must be able to meet in person on occasion
Salary
£20 per hour (the equivalent of approximately £36,000 per annum pro rata)
Expressions of interest
If you would like to apply for this position, please email your CV and covering letter outlining how you meet the key criteria for the role to recruitment@wellbeinginthearts.org.uk.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 24th July 2026.
Online interviews will take place at the end of July and beginning of August.
