Located in one of the UK's most diverse and dynamic cities, Phoenix is Leicester's independent cinema and art centre. As an accessible venue open to all, we curate unique cultural and creative experiences across film and art, bringing local, national and international work to our cinema screens and gallery. We work with a wide range of partners to produce and deliver varied and vibrant events in addition to our core cinema and exhibition programmes - including live music, comedy, spoken word, creative workshops, wine tasting evenings, and pop-up art markets - and have a reputation for innovation and creativity. Our award-winning capital expansion has created new opportunities for us, both commercially and across our cultural programme, and since its completion in 2023 we have significantly expanded our offer. OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE: A member of Phoenix's senior management team, the Marketing Manager has overall responsibility for marketing, press and PR activities, and the Phoenix brand working across our entire cultural and commercial offer. You will work with the CEO and other specialist managers to develop the marketing and communications strategy of the charity across all areas of activity, representing Phoenix's distinctive brand throughout its communications. Working alongside the organisation's creative leads, the Marketing Manager will play a pivotal role in developing audiences through innovative marketing campaigns, using your experience to provide a commercial influence the creative programme to extend Phoenix's reach, engage new communities, and achieve income growth. You'll also work closely with the Commercial Development Manager to devise and deliver the marketing plan to drive our commercial offer, spanning our Caf Bar, retail, venue hire and conferencing, to realise the potential of our expanded facilities and maximise income generation. You will require a degree in marketing or business/arts management, alongside proven experience and an excellent track-record in: - Work with the CEO to develop and deliver Phoenix's marketing strategy, ensuring consistent brand identity and strong audience focus. To apply for this post please submit the following via email to [email protected]: (1) your CV Deadline for applications: 12 noon, Thursday 14 May 2026. Interviews will be held on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 May 2026.Job Summary
Job Description
Job Requirements
- leading marketing in an organisation that has a multi-faceted offer
- brand development for customer growth and loyalty
- audience research and insight for growth
- developing and sustaining strategic partner relations
- marketing to diverse customer segments through multiple channels
- leading a team and managing staff, interns and volunteersJob Responsibilities
- Drive audience insight through research, shaping programme, products and experiences to increase attendance and income.
- Oversee marketing planning, budgeting and performance evaluation, while building partnerships and staying current with industry trends.
- Manage day-to-day delivery of integrated marketing campaigns, PR, media relations and content.
- Lead and develop the marketing team.
- Lead customer relationship marketing, optimising systems and monitoring organisational reputation and audience feedback to inform continuous improvement.
- Control the marketing budget and report progress to Phoenix's Board.
- Support sponsorship, grant applications and philanthropic fundraising, strengthening donor engagement.
- Contribute to organisational development, and ensure compliance with relevant legal and regulatory standards.Useful Links
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(2) an expression of interest letter that outlines your skills and experience for the role, and demonstrates how you meet the specifications (max 2 pages, A4)
(3) a completed Equal Opportunities monitoring form