Marketing & Communications Coordinator

  • Contract
  • UK-wide

Waddington Custot


  • Job Title: Marketing & Communications Coordinator
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Visual arts
  • Role: Marketing & Digital
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026

  • Location:

    UK-wide

Job Summary

We are looking for a Marketing & Communications Coordinator to manage the delivery and execution of the gallery’s communications and digital marketing activities.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Writing & Editorial

  • Write, edit and proofread gallery communications, including press releases, captions, mailers and newsletters, and marketing-facing outreach and external communications.
  • Ensure consistency of tone, clarity of language and accuracy of content across all platforms and formats.

Digital Marketing & Online Platforms

  • Build, schedule and manage exhibition, quarterly and fair-related mailers, ensuring consistent messaging and timely delivery.
  • Coordinate online platform(Artsy, Artnet, Ocula) advertisements and update the gallery website with content including exhibitions, news, projects, fairs,videos, publications and stock listings.

Design & Print Materials

  • Create sales packs, invitations, mailers, artist dossiers, exhibition handouts and advertisements, ensuring visual and editorial consistency.

Content Coordination

  • Coordinate content creation and outreach schedules with the Digital Content Creator and gallery management.
  • Assist installation photography and ensure assets are delivered, archived and used appropriately.
  • Collaboratively create social media content to ensure alignment with the gallery’s overall communications strategy.

Outreach & Events

  • Support outreach initiatives for exhibitions, art fairs and external projects, contributing to the gallery’s visibility and public profile.
  • Assist with the planning, coordination and on-the-ground management of gallery events.
  • Actively suggest and deliver a wide range of events, including private views, exhibition openings, artist talks, collector previews and guided walkthroughs.
  • Coordinate guest lists, manage RSVPs, develop seating plans and oversee front-of-house check-in.
  • Work closely with the sales and communications teams to manage event invitations, confirmations and post-event follow-ups.
  • Support creative approaches to audience development, identifying new communities, partners and formats for engagement.

Job Requirements

Required Experience & Knowledge

  • Demonstrate strong interest in the art world.
  • Experience in communications, marketing or public relations within the art world or an adjacent luxury or creative industry.
  • Show excellent written English and an ability to write clearly and confidently about art.

Skills & Attributes

  • Demonstrate exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills alongside strong organisational ability and meticulous attention to detail.
  • Bring a strong visual sensibility, confidence in external communication, the ability to manage multiple priorities independently, and a collaborative approach to working within a small team.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience with Artlogic CMS; working knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop; and an established press network.
  • Additional language skills (e.g. French or Mandarin) are a plus.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to [email protected]

Application deadline: 31st March, 6pm.

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