Commercial Marketing Officer

ArtsJobs; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) seeks a Commercial Marketing Officer for a part-time role focused on enhancing commercial activities through dynamic marketing campaigns. Join a passionate team dedicated to boosting engagement and revenue for a beloved arts center.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and delivering multi-channel marketing campaigns.
• Ability to work collaboratively with commercial and marketing teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multi-channel marketing campaigns to promote MAC's commercial activities.
• Increase profile and engagement related to the commercial offer.

Job description

Job Summary

Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) is a dynamic contemporary arts centre and independent charity based in Birmingham’s leafy Cannon Hill Park. We are currently recruiting for a Commercial Marketing Officer to join our Marketing team on a part time basis.

Job Description

About MAC and MAC Trading

This role sits within MAC's wider marketing team. Its specific focus is to develop and deliver marketing campaigns that promote MAC's commercial activities to both business and customer stakeholders with the ultimate objective of boosting revenue and engagement.

MAC's commercial activities fall under the remit of MAC Trading, a subsidiary of Midlands Arts Centre (MAC).

• MAC's extensive venue hire business, including conferences and meetings
• MAC's catering offer, including venue hire hospitality, MAC's KILN Caf , KILN Express and MAC Bar
• MAC's Shop and retail offer

This role will work closely with all of the individual commercial teams and the wider marketing team to support the delivery of sales targets and positive profile that ultimately benefit the charity.

Principal Purpose of Post

You'll deliver dynamic, multi-channel marketing campaigns that shine a spotlight on MAC's commercial offer - captivating both corporate clients and everyday visitors. Your work will directly boost engagement, revenue, and, ultimately support MAC's wider charitable mission.

This role sits at the heart of our Marketing Team, with strong ties to our commercial teams across catering, retail and venue hire.

• To measurably increase profile, awareness and engagement relating to MAC's commercial activities (Business to Business, B2B) and Business to Consumer, B2C)
• To initiate and deliver comprehensive digital and offline marketing campaigns and tactics in line with MAC's Business Plan and strategic priorities

This is a part time post of 22.5 hours per week. The salary is £16,564 per year (£27,607 full time equivalent).

All applications must be received no later than 9am Monday 7 July 2025.

Late applications will not be considered.

Short-listing

Shortlisted candidates will be informed at the latest by Thursday 10 July 2025

Interviews

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview on Tuesday 15 July 2025

For further information and details of our online session, please click on the apply now link which will take you to the full job description and person specification.

Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) is an exciting, ambitious arts centre which offers a wide array of free exhibitions, theatre, music, cinema and comedy performances as well as creative learning and participation activities. Well-loved and well used, it’s a relaxed friendly place attracting a diverse mix of visitors. As well as MAC our work also extends outside of the venue across the city to community settings to inspire new audiences to experience high-quality art experiences.