Marketing and Communications Officer
Salary: £35,745 - £36,648
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Ulverston – Coronation Hall & The Forum
Contract: Permanent
About this opportunity
Would you like to be part of a dedicated and hard-working team that contributes to ensuring Westmorland and Furness is a great place to live, work and thrive, actively supporting the cultural economy to prosper?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing and Communications officer to join our dedicated teams in Coronation Hall Ulverston and The Forum Barrow in Furness. The two cultural and community venues with distinct identities sit within the Thriving Communities Directorate, enabling culture and creativity to flourish in our unique landscape, recognising the transformative power that it plays in place making, place shaping, the health and well-being of our communities and the economy of Westmorland and Furness.
We are looking for someone who can lead the planning, development, and implementation of venue marketing and communication strategies to elevate the profile and reputation of both of our much-loved venues and has excellent communication skills with the ability to bring to life imaginative ideas. This role requires someone who is passionate about growing and developing audiences, has excellent attention to detail and is a great communicator. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing an innovative marketing strategy that enhances our brand, engages our diverse audiences, attracts new audiences, and raises the profile of our cultural venues in Westmorland and Furness and beyond.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for a candidate who has experience and knowledge in the following key areas:
If you are an experienced and passionate Marketing and Communications professional who is looking for a dynamic and varied role where you can foster great working relations with several stakeholders and bring innovation to the forefront of two of our much-loved venues then we would love to hear from you.
What can we offer you!
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 24th January 2024
Interview date: w/c 29th January 2024
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Safer Recruitment
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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