Freelance Marketing Lead for the Museum of Oxford

Oxford City Council


Job Summary

The Museum of Oxford (MOX) is seeking an experienced freelance Marketing Lead to create and deliver a fast-paced, targeted Marketing & Communications Strategy as the museum transitions from free entry to a small admission charge from January 2026.

Job Description

You will lead the development, delivery and evaluation of a comprehensive marketing and communications strategy that supports the introduction of paid entry while upholding MOX’s reputation for accessibility, inclusivity and community engagement. Working with museum staff, Oxford City Council and the Museum of Oxford Development Trust, you will shape messaging, run integrated campaigns and manage stakeholder communications during a sensitive period of change.

Funded by DCMS/Arts Council England as a Museum Renewal Fund grant, this short-term but high-impact contract includes supporting the handover to a newly created in-house marketing role by March 2026.

Full brief and details available at: https://museumofoxford.org/support-us/work-for-us/ – Work for us – Museum of Oxford

Job Requirements

About You

Essential:

  • Available from mid-December 2025 and able to work at pace.

  • Proven marketing leadership in museums, culture, heritage or tourism.

  • Strong strategic, digital and communications expertise.

  • Experience managing sensitive or change-related communications.

  • Excellent project management, stakeholder engagement and data-led decision-making skills.

Desirable:

  • Knowledge of Oxford’s cultural landscape.

  • Experience in social-history or community-focused museums.

  • Content production or design skills.

  • Experience of public sector or Arts Council-funded projects.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Freelance Marketing Lead for the Museum of Oxford
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Marketing & Digital
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Tue, 09 Dec 2025

  • Location:

    South East

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Job: Freelance Marketing Lead for the Museum of Oxford

Job: Freelance Marketing Lead for the Museum of Oxford

Organisation: Oxford City Council

Postcode: OX1 1BX

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