Communications Manager

Word Up North


Job Summary

We are seeking a creative and knowledgeable individual with a strong background in marketing/communications and audience development to join our team. This role will engage with new and existing audiences and raise the profile of Word Up North’s activities. This position is 0.8 FTE (28hrs per week)

Job Description

The Communications Manager will research, devise, and deliver marketing, communications and audience development plans for the organisation and its activities. They will be responsible for planning and executing engaging, creative campaigns that achieve organisational targets for income generation, audience reach, press coverage and stakeholder satisfaction.

This position will also support income generation through box office, memberships, donations and advertising.

The role is being offered on two-year fixed-term basis initially (until 31 March 2028), with an option for the contract to be extended if organisational goals are achieved.

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Job Requirements

Min 2 years’ experience in a similar communications role, ideally in an arts setting.
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, including good grammar.
Strong creative, copywriting and editorial skills, with a proven ability to create and adapt content and copy to fit a target audience.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Excellent IT proficiency with knowledge of Microsoft Office, Email Marketing Platforms, WordPress and Ticketing CRM systems.
Proficient in use of graphic design software (e.g. Canva, Adobe Create Cloud) to create digital marketing content, presentations, print material and other visual content.
Knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and how to effectively engage target audiences.
Experience using digital content scheduling software and analysing engagement statistics to improve digital content performance.
Understanding of basic budget management principles.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Communications Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Literature
  • Role: Marketing & Digital
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Sun, 19 Apr 2026

  • Location:

    Yorkshire

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Job: Communications Manager

Job: Communications Manager

Organisation: Word Up North

Postcode: LS29 9EE

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