Corporate Communications Manager

HCT; Winchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (

7.5% employer pension contributions

generous maternity, adoption and pat

enhanced sick pay

compassionate leave scheme

emergency leave

Employee Assistance Programme

free eye tests

flu vaccination vouchers

Job summary

Hampshire Cultural Trust (HCT) is seeking a Corporate Communications Manager to bridge HCT with its wider network and shape how we share stories and demonstrate impact. You will lead communications across digital channels, publications and sector networks, while supporting spokespersons and project teams to craft and publicise their messages.

You will head our corporate media relations, acting as the primary press contact and integrating PR channels into the communications plan.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to write and edit for digital platforms.
• Experience delivering communications across publications and sector networks.
• Ability to support spokespersons and project teams to shape and share messages.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage risk to protect reputation and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver communications across digital channels, publications and sector networks.
• Support spokespersons and project teams to shape and share their message.
• Lead corporate media relations and act as first contact for press inquiries.
• Use PR channels as part of the communications plan.
• Manage communications channels and support Culture Connects service development.

Skills

Technical writing

Digital communication

People skills

Networking

Stakeholder management

Job description

Corporate Communications Manager

Application Deadline: 25 October 2026

Department: Strategy & Partnerships

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Chilcomb

Reporting To: Beck Jeffery

Compensation: £36,000 - £40,000 / year

Description

Level: 3A

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 per annum

Location: Chilcomb, Winchester

Hours: 37 hours per week

Type of Contract: Permanent

Do you have a flair for crafting a catchy message, and a curiosity about creativity and culture?

Join the Hampshire Cultural Trust (HCT) team in the new role of Corporate Communications Manager.

In this role you’ll be the bridge between HCT and our wider network, helping shape how we share our stories and make our impact more visible. You’ll deliver communications across digital channels, publications, and our sector networks, while supporting spokespersons and project teams to shape and share their message. You’ll also lead our corporate media relations, acting as a first point of contact for organisational press inquiries and using PR channels as part of your communications plan.

You will manage communication channels and support on service development for Culture Connects, a sector partnership led by HCT as part of its remit as a National Portfolio Organisation for Arts Council England.

A bit about you

You may be new to the cultural sector, but your experience has already sharpened your technical writing, digital communication, and people skills. You know your way around modern communication systems and platforms, and you use them to write, edit, publish, track, and measure your work efficiently.

You’re a natural networker who builds strong relationships fast, and is comfortable working with and advising senior leaders. Collaboration comes easily to you, and you love seeing a project through from start to finish.

You take initiative and work confidently toward goals. You understand risk and know when to flag an issue to protect both reputation and outcomes. When the unexpected happens, you stay calm, prioritise, and tackle challenges one step at a time.

Who we are

At Hampshire Cultural Trust we have a vision to create inspirational culture experiences that enrich and transform lives. We manage and support 20+ attractions and deliver county-wide outreach programmes that bring great culture to local communities. We also deliver a diverse range of wider social impact initiatives targeted at those who are most vulnerable or disadvantaged and who would not usually have access to arts and culture.

We promote equity, inclusion and diversity and a culture that actively values difference. We recognise that people from different backgrounds and experiences can enhance the way we perform and work and we encourage and support the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our staff.

We are inclusive, valuing, and respectful of diversity, developing the ability to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We also deliver a diverse range of wider social impact initiatives targeted at those who are most vulnerable or disadvantaged and who would not usually have access to arts and culture.

We are inclusive, valuing, and respectful of diversity, developing the ability to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to implementing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities in our recruitment process and in employment.

The benefits of working for us

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rated for part time working)
• 7.5% Employer pension contributions
• Generous occupational maternity, adoption and paternity pay
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Generous compassionate leave scheme
• Paid emergency leave
• Industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to same day GP appointments for employees and their immediate family
• Life assurance scheme (x3 annual salary)
• Interest‑free Season ticket loans and travel loans from first day of employment
• Charity Worker Discounts Scheme (savings on retail, leisure, groceries, travel etc.)
• Access to free eye tests and vouchers towards glasses for VDU use
• Free flu vaccination vouchers

Timeframes

Closing date for applications: 25 October 2026

Proposed Interview date: w/c 2 November 2026

To find out more about us visit our website www.hampshireculture.org.uk and https://careers.hampshireculturaltrust.org.uk

If you have any queries relating to the recruitment process, email [e-mail] or call our enquiries line on 01962 398412.