The Trust is seeking to hire a dynamic and experienced Marketing & Communications Officer with a passion for history and a curiosity about Heritage and the Arts. With an eye for a good story and a proven track record of creating impactful marketing, the candidate will be a creative self-starter and an awareness of how to build a brand over the long term. Attention to detail and an ability to deliver consistently high quality content are essential, to help the Director of Strawberry Hill House and the team to grow and broaden the Trust's reach and engagement with our target markets. The Marketing and Communications Officer is responsible for developing and executing on Strawberry Hill House & Garden(SHH&G)'s marketing and communication strategy and the delivery of content and digital activity to increase visitor numbers, to promote exhibitions, events, hires, catering, retail and fundraising activities. The successful candidate will also play a key role in building our reputation and brand in the highly competitive heritage world and ensuring gift aid is maximised on all ticket sales. An outgoing personality able to engage with a small and highly-committed team of professionals is desirable, and a natural ability to develop strong external relationships with counterparties, consultants and supporters at all levels is key. Experience of working within a similar environment - preferably in museums, galleries or heritage properties. Demonstrable experience of devising and implementing communications, marketing and digital content plans.. Marketing or design qualification. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience producing content for digital and social media platforms. Knowledge of graphic design and ability to create content of high quality compatible with Strawberry Hill's branding. Excellent organisational skills, including effective planning and prioritisation across multiple diverse projects, working to tight deadlines. Financial management skills, control and monitoring. Ability to build strong relationship both internally and externally. Up-to-date proficiency and knowledge of relevant digital platforms and software. Knowledge of GDPR operational best practice. Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. See job description for more info. Communications, Marketing & Digital Plan Work with the Director and Property Operations Manager to design and deliver an annual plan to drive and engage visitors/audiences for exhibitions, programming activities, events, performances, and all SHH activities across all channels. Ensure the website, physical marketing and social avenues are kept up to date and have engaging content to deliver visitor growth to the House & Garden and to attract visitors/audiences for exhibitions, events, performances, and participatory activities. Support the Trust's fundraising activity with a specific focus on marketing/promoting Member and Patron schemes, as well as to help develop long-term relationships with trusts, foundations and other donor organisations and benefactors. Advise the Director on cost-effective ways to advertise and promote Strawberry Hill House & Garden's activities through signage and other visual aids locally. Work with our procured Media Relations Consultants to prepare Please send your CV and a cover letter describing your experience and motivation for the role to: [email protected]Job Description
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