Head of Marketing

Glyndebourne Productions Ltd; Lewes; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Glyndebourne Productions Ltd in Lewes is seeking aHead of Marketing on a 12-month fixed-term contract starting January 2027. You will lead a dynamic marketing team to drive audience growth while balancing short-term sales with long-term relationship building.

You will oversee campaigns, CRM, digital products and online journeys, shaping our brand across touchpoints. Collaboration with colleagues across the organisation is essential to deliver ambitious outcomes.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in marketing leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the marketing team to deliver audience growth and short-term sales.
• Oversee campaigns, CRM, digital products and online customer journeys.
• Develop Audiences and Brand strategies in collaboration with colleagues across the organisation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Head of Marketing to join us on a 12 month fixed-term contract from January 2027.
We're looking for an experienced leader who can galvanise our dynamic marketing team as they deliver audience growth at this critical time in Glyndebourne's history.
You'll understand the challenge of driving short-term sales whilst developing a long-term audience, and be committed to achieving both.
As Head of Marketing you will be accountable for the operational delivery of campaigns, CRM, digital products and online customer journeys, and the implementation of our brand across key touchpoints. You'll also support the development of our Audiences and Brand strategies, working closely with a range of colleagues across the organisation.

You'll couple creativity and technical expertise with a passion for what Glyndebourne does, and the way we do it. Whatever your background, you'll care deeply about our audiences, current and potential, and the experiences we offer them.
Crucially, you'll understand that marketing is a team sport. Your ability to nurture and inspire this dedicated group of specialists, and to collaborate effectively with colleagues from all areas, is vital to reaching our ambitious outcomes and target.

The Glyndebourne Festival (running from May to August), features a programme of six operas in its 1,200-seat opera house, attracting audiences from around the world. The Autumn Season (October to December) extends Glyndebourne's reach, offering audiences the opportunity to experience fresh perspectives and new works in a dynamic and exploratory setting. Together, the Festival and Autumn Season welcome over 125,000 attendees annually, with many more engaging through online streaming and other digital platforms.
Remaining financially independent since its inception, Glyndebourne is a registered charity that relies on box office income, memberships, and donations to fund its operations. Committed to artistic excellence, audience development, and accessibility, Glyndebourne continues to expand the reach and appreciation of opera for all.
New Road, Ringmer, BN8 5UU