Marketing Manager (Fixed Term Maternity Cover Contract)

You will lead on delivering strategic marketing campaigns and developing audiences for The White Rock, Hastings to engage new and existing audiences and increase sales. You will raise the profile of The Guildhall Trust within the region and its vision of becoming a leading cultural organisation which places the community at the centre of everything it does to inspire, entertain and transform lives. You will join the team at an exciting time as we rebrand and celebrate our Centenary year!

Principal responsibilities:
To be the main point of contact for Promoters/Hirers bringing shows to the White Rock and work with them to develop and deliver effective marketing plans and campaigns that develop audiences to meet and exceed capacity targets.

To work with the Head of Marketing to deliver effective marketing plans for Pantomime and Trust promotions/events including a venue rebrand and Centenary celebrations.

To lead on the production of all printed materials for the White Rock – copywriting and image supply

To lead on PR and key media relationships for the White Rock

To develop regional corporate and strategic partnerships for the White Rock

To manage external agencies as required

To manage marketing budgets and reporting within the Trust’s framework

Support the development of the Marketing Executive through mentoring and identifying training needs

Fixed Term Maternity Cover Contract:
Expected Duration – 13 months to cover overlap period. This position is temporary and will terminate upon the employee’s return from maternity leave, subject to four weeks’ notice.