Marketing Officer (Arts, Culture, Theatres) – Communications & Digital

Summary

Are you passionate about Arts, Theatre, and Culture? Come and join the cast! We have a permanent full time vacancy for a Marketing Officer (Arts, Culture, Theatres) – Communications & Digital to join our Culture Marketing Team based in Venue Cymru. This exciting role will promote a diverse arts programme, from West End Shows to our own Young Creatives performances, and a host of high profile conferences and events throughout the year.

More Details

You must have a relevant marketing qualification and be flexible in working arrangements in order to meet important deadlines and attend regular press nights and events (which take place during evenings, weekends and bank holidays).

The role involves managing a range of Marketing, Media and Publicity campaigns for the entire service spanning across arts, culture, conference & events, and a growing programme of outreach and education. You will work with promoters, Press Agencies, and conference organisers to create press releases, exciting campaigns, and amazing media packs. Venue Cymru is the regions busiest arts and events centre, comprising of a 1,500 seat theatre, 2,500 capacity arena and a full range of high quality conference and event spaces.

You will have experienced in:
• fully integrated marketing and media campaigns
• maximising positive media coverage
• monitoring outcomes and delivering projects within budget to tight deadlines

The role is essentially self-supervising and the post holder is expected to show a high degree of initiative, making decisions within broad guidelines. You must show resilience under pressure and adapt working practices in line with changing service needs, working collaboratively within and across teams/services. Individuals are expected to maintain effective communications with external agencies, suppliers, media, production companies, event planners, performance artists and customers, acting with courtesy and professionalism at all times.

This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working.

Manager details for informal discussion: Joanne Cridge, Marketing Manager – Arts, Culture & Theatres (01492 879771, Joanne.cridge@venuecymru.co.uk) Lucy Piper, Senior Marketing Officer (Brand, Campaigns and Digital) Lucy.piper@venuecymru.co.uk

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other.

We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

In promoting Equal Opportunities, Conwy welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. All Disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be guaranteed an interview. The Council will provide appropriate additional work facilities for disabled applicants. There is an option for disabled people to apply on different formats.

Please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 for further advice.

Organisation

Conwy County Borough Council

Salary (Exact)

£26,421 – £29,777

Closing Date

18/09/2024

Contract Type

Permanent, Full Time

Job Type

Marketing & Digital

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