Creative Communications and Marketing Lead

West of England Mayoral Combined Authority; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26 days

Volunteer leave 2 days

LGPS pension

Hybrid working

Bus fare reduction

Job summary

West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is seeking a Communications and Marketing Lead (Creative) to lead campaigns for the Greenlight West Fund and future creative programmes, shaping narratives with partners, communities and authorities.

You will turn complex information into clear messages, manage external agencies, and advise senior leaders on opportunities, risks and reputation while coordinating engagement across the region's cultural economy.

Qualifications

• Experienced communications and marketing professional with a strong track record of delivering campaigns and engagement across complex programmes.
• Experience communicating complex information to different audiences.
• Experience delivering consultation or community engagement.
• Experience managing projects, contracts and external agencies.
• Experience working in a public sector or politically sensitive environment.
• Knowledge or experience of the creative and cultural sector would be valuable.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications and marketing for the Greenlight West Fund.
• Develop campaigns and narratives and engage with partners and communities.
• Coordinate engagement activity and external agencies.
• Advise senior leaders on communications opportunities, risks and reputation.
• Support engagement on major creative and cultural projects.

Job description

Job Introduction

Communications and Marketing Lead (Creative)

Introduction to the role

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is looking for a Communications and Marketing Lead (Creative) to join our Communications and Marketing team, with a specialist focus on the Creative Places Growth Fund and future creative and cultural programmes.

This is a high-profile programme supporting the West of England’s creative and cultural economy – helping businesses grow, creating jobs and investing in creative spaces, talent and innovation.

We’re looking for a strategic and creative communications and marketing professional who can bring complex programmes to life, build strong relationships and create campaigns that demonstrate the impact of investment.

You’ll play a key role in:

• Leading communications, marketing, engagement and consultation activity
• Developing compelling campaigns and narratives
• Building relationships with partners, creative organisations and communities
• Supporting engagement on major creative and cultural projects
• Developing the Greenlight West fund look and feel
• Advising senior leaders on communications opportunities, risks and reputation

What You’ll Be Doing

Are you someone who can develop engaging campaigns, build consensus and turn complex information into clear, compelling communications?

You’ll lead communications and marketing for the Greenlight West Fund, working closely with the Creative and Cultural Economy service, local authorities, industry partners and communities.

You’ll develop campaigns, manage external agencies and lead consultation and engagement activity, helping to tell the story of how investment is strengthening the region’s creative economy.

What You’ll Bring

You’ll be an experienced communications and marketing professional with a strong track record of delivering campaigns and engagement activity across complex programmes and partnerships.

We’re particularly interested in people with experience of:

• Developing and delivering communications, marketing and engagement campaigns
• Working with a wide range of stakeholders and competing priorities
• Communicating complex information to different audiences
• Delivering consultation or community engagement
• Managing projects, contracts and external agencies
• Working in a public sector or politically sensitive environment

Knowledge or experience of the creative and cultural sector would be particularly valuable.

Why choose us?

You’ll join a collaborative Communications and Marketing team working across some of the West of England’s biggest priorities.

This is an opportunity to play a central role in communicating investment in the region’s creative and cultural economy, working with organisations and communities to help shape its future.

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, contact [e-mail].

If you’d like an informal conversation about this opportunity with the manager who’s hiring, contact Marcia Daniels, Marketing Manager at [e-mail].

The closing date for this role is 8 November. Interviews will take place in the week commencing 23 November. Please note this may be subject to change.

About The Company

Our offer

We are based ina bright and airy office, with all the latest technology, close to Bristol Temple Meads Train Station.

Alongside the opportunity to make a real difference to the people who visit, live and work in the West of England, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years continuous service. There is also the option to increase your annual leave with our annual leave purchase scheme.
• 2 days ofpaid leave each year to volunteer
• Local Government Pension Scheme (one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK).
• Flexible, family friendly and hybrid working options to ensure you achieve the best work/life balance and career goals. We followa hybrid working model with typically 2 or 3 days in the office each week
• Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England

We believe in fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, empowering you to thrive in your career. We prioritise your growth and success by providing a diverse range of learning and development opportunities. Our goal is to keep you motivated, equipped with essential skills, and confident in delivering excellent services.

The salary for this role is £54,143 - £57,561. This is the full-time equivalent salary, and will be pro-rata for part-time . We advertise salary ranges for job roles, with new appointments for external candidates typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, where higher skill levels or experience are applicable, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees.

Fair and Inclusive Recruitment

We want everyone to have a fair opportunity to work with us. We are committed to inclusive recruitment and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair, accessible and free from unlawful discrimination, in line with the Equality Act 2010.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Resourcing Team at [e-mail].

Using Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We want to understand the real person behind each application. While we recognise that some applicants may use AI tools, these should support your writing rather than replace your own voice. AI can be a helpful aid, but your personal insight and individuality are what matter most to us.

Closing dates

Our roles close at midnight on the closing date. Please note this vacancy may close early or be extended depending on the number of applications so please don’t wait to apply. If you have started your application, we’ll give you notice of the new closing date by email.

From a recruitment agency?

We’re not engaging with agencies for this role. Any CVs received from agencies will be considered as unsolicited and the property of the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority, with no obligation to pay agency fees.

Attached documents

• Communications and Marketing Lead (Creative) JD.pdf