Marketing Assistant

Buxton International Festival


Job Summary

Each summer, Buxton comes alive with the sights and sounds of the Buxton International Festival. Set in the heart of the Peak District, the Festival brings together world-class opera, music, books, and jazz for two unforgettable weeks of creativity and culture.

Job Description

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you’ll play a key role in supporting the delivery of Buxton International Festival’s marketing activity. You’ll help to ensure our communications are accurate, engaging, and informed by audience insight. The role includes leading on newsletters, managing and analysing audience data, assisting with day-to-day marketing tasks, and supporting both digital and print campaigns. It’s a great opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail, a good understanding of arts audiences, and a mix of organisational, analytical, and creative skills.

Hours: Part-time (21 hours per week, with some evening and weekend work during the Festival)

Job Requirements

What We‘re Looking For:

We’re looking for someone who’s organised, creative, and loves being part of a busy arts environment. You’ll have a natural flair for communication and an eye for detail, with the confidence to take ownership of your work and contribute ideas to a small, collaborative team.

    • Someone with marketing experience, ideally in the arts or cultural sector, or a genuine personal passion for the arts.
    • A data-driven mindset with experience managing CRM systems (ThankQ experience a bonus).
    • Confident with analytics, reporting, and performance tracking.
    • A clear and engaging writer with excellent proofreading skills and attention to detail.
    • Experience creating e-newsletters (Mailchimp or similar).
    • Familiarity with CMS platforms (WordPress) and design tools (Adobe Photoshop, Canva).
    • Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Marketing Assistant
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Admin, Secretarial & PA
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 12 Jan 2026

  • Location:

    North West

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Job: Marketing Assistant

Job: Marketing Assistant

Organisation: Buxton International Festival

Postcode: SK17 6AZ

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