Admiral Lord Nelson once said: "It is the custom, and a very bad one, for the English never to tell their own story." At The Historic Dockyard Chatham we are changing that. We have a significant story to tell, one that spans four centuries and extends to all corners of the world. It's a story of heroes and legends, fierce loyalties and bold innovation, tragic loss, and triumphant recoveries. And now, we're inviting you to be part of that story. As we move forward with our bold new 10-year strategy, we are on an exciting journey to position ourselves as a world-leading maritime heritage destination, putting audiences at the heart of everything we do. The Role Reporting to the Marketing Manager and working closely with your marketing colleagues, you will create and manage content, update commercial website pages, deliver targeted email campaigns, support social media and advertising activity, and coordinate photography/videography projects. You will also collaborate across departments to promote a wide range of commercial services and contribute to the Trust's long-term strategic objectives. About You The Marketing Executive (Commercial) will support marketing activity across a broad portfolio, including venue hire, weddings, groups, film location hire, commercial/residential tenancy, and Master Ropemakers Ltd. You'll also be a central part of the re-launch of Commissioner's House, our flagship hospitality venue, reopening in 2026. Reporting to the Marketing Manager and working closely with the Digital Marketing Executive, you will develop and deliver multi-channel campaigns that drive awareness, grow visitation and support commercial revenue. This role offers a brilliant opportunity for a creative, digitally savvy, and highly organised marketing professional to make a measurable impact. Strategic marketing Content creation & campaign management Digital & social media Website management Email marketing Advertising Creative and print Press & media Photography & videography Collaboration Other Duties If you are interested in joining our team and wish to apply for this vacancy, please complete our application form and send it back to us along with a copy of your CV by Sunday 14th September 2025, 5pm. Completed application forms can be emailed to [email protected] or posted to: Recruitment Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, we are not able to contact all unsuccessful candidates. We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to providing our employees with a work environment free from discrimination in which all can develop and thrive.Job Summary
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This role will deliver multi-channel campaigns that raise awareness, drive engagement, and support commercial revenue across areas such as venue hire, weddings, groups, film location hire, tenancy, and Master Ropemakers Ltd. A key part of the role will be supporting the re-launch of Commissioner's House, our flagship hospitality venue, reopening in 2026.
You will bring experience in marketing and campaign delivery, with strong marketing skills and the ability to create engaging, audience-focused content. Highly organised and creative, you will be confident managing multiple projects, maintaining attention to detail, and working both independently and as part of a team. An interest in heritage, culture, or hospitality would be an advantage, alongside a proactive approach and the ability to make a measurable impact.Job Requirements
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Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust
The Fitted Rigging House
The Historic Dockyard
Chatham, Kent
ME4 4TZ
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