Opportunities
Marketing Officer
We are seeking a Marketing Officer to join the team at this unique and successful charity. We are looking for an exceptional individual who has experience of arts and education marketing and a real passion for culture.
Post: Marketing Officer
Responsible to: Programme and Marketing Manager
Location: Halsway Manor, Crowcombe, Somerset
Pay: £26,936 pro rata
Holiday: 28 days per year inc bank holidays pro rata
Working Pattern: Part time, office-based (2 days per week/15 hours), days/hours to suit
Key tasks and responsibilities:
• Assist in the efficient marketing of courses and events.
• Identify target markets and develop strategies to communicate with them.
• Manage customer marketing database in line with current data protection legislation.
• Manage print and design to a high standard.
• Ensure that HMS is collecting the correct communication details, maximising marketing potential.
• Keep website up to date.
• Enter new courses and keep Patronbase updated.
• Update the website and any other media accounts.
• Monitor and report on specific social media campaigns.
• Use social networking effectively and stay up to date with current trends.
• Analyse any data to understand trends and efficiently expend marketing resources.
• Produce programming newsletters.
• Assist with production of events brochure.
• Communicate effectively with customers, staff, trustees.
Person specification
Essential
• Good level of education
• Marketing experience
• Ability to multitask and to organise workload efficiently
• Confident, pro-active and able to work under own supervision
• Exceptional attention to detail, combined with first-class organisation and time management skills
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Computer literate – knowledge of Microsoft software, Social Media, WordPress
• Excellent customer service skills –understanding the needs of learners and artists
• Flexible and positive working attitude with the ability to accept supervision and direction
• Ability to follow instructions/protocol consistently
• Passion for arts and education
• Proactive, reliable and conscientious
• Sense of humour
Desirable
• Relevant degree
• Experience of working in a similar charity/arts role
• Competence in CRM/event management software
• Design software knowledge
To apply please send your CV to the Chief Executive, Crispian Cook [email protected] with a short covering letter outlining why you should be considered for this position by 12 noon on Friday 26th July. No applications will be accepted without covering letter and CV or through Facebook.
Trustees
We are not currently recruiting for trustees but we are always looking for applications for future posts.
Halsway Manor, National Centre for Folk Arts, is the only residential centre in the world concentrating on the varied folk heritage of England. The ‘home of folk’, is a unique, financially self-supporting charity that runs a year-round programme of residential courses as well as wide-reaching creative learning and artist development programme from its 28 bedroom Grade II* listed manor house in one of the most beautiful regions of the UK.
Board Members help to increase the visibility and profile of the charity locally, nationally and internationally and ensure it has the capacity and skills to deliver the next phase of its artistic and commercial plans. We welcome applications representing the full breath of our supporters in order to increase our relevance to and representation within diverse communities.
Board membership is voluntary and unpaid, and trustees are expected to attend four board meetings per year as well as other activities when appropriate. New members are particularly sought with expertise in the following areas:
- Legal
- Human resources
- Fundraising
Prospective candidates should review the application pack and send a completed application form and eligibility check to Julie Williams, Chair of Halsway Manor Society [email protected]
Application pack
– Guidance information for prospective Trustees
– Application form and skills assessment
– Trustee eligibility form
– Outline timetable for appointments
– Interview questions and system
For an informal chat about Halsway Manor please contact Crispian Cook, Chief Executive: [email protected]