Head of Marketing | Glyndebourne

Lead marketing at one of the world’s leading opera houses, driving ambitious growth and audience engagement at a pivotal time in Glyndebourne’s story.

• Location: Lewes, East Sussex (with potential for hybrid working)

Glyndebourne, home to some of the world’s finest opera for over 90 years, seeks a dynamic and experienced Head of Marketing. With a growing global audience and eyes set firmly on our centenary in 2034, we are unapologetically ambitious.

We seek a strategic leader to inspire and galvanise our dedicated marketing team. You will be responsible for delivering outstanding marketing campaigns, driving ticket sales, and enhancing our brand across multiple channels.

This is a unique opportunity to join a world-renowned, artistically driven organisation, where creativity meets excellence in an extraordinary countryside setting. If you’re passionate about brand, audience, and culture — and ready to shape the future of opera — we want to hear from you.

Who we are

Glyndebourne is a globally respected opera house, rooted in the Sussex countryside, just over an hour from London. Since 1934, we’ve produced world-class opera that attracts audiences from across the globe, with over 127,000 people attending 104 live performances in 2024 alone.

We are proud of our independence, innovation, and unwavering artistic excellence. Our repertoire ranges from beloved classics to daring new commissions, and our year-round learning and engagement programmes open up opera to new generations.

Glyndebourne is a place of collaboration, care and creativity — where passionate teams come together in a unique setting to deliver extraordinary performances and unforgettable audience experiences.

About the role

The Head of Marketing will play a central role in delivering Glyndebourne’s bold ambitions for audience development, sales growth and brand reach. This role is key in shaping our voice, ensuring our campaigns deliver, and championing our world-class reputation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading strategic marketing campaigns for Festival, Autumn Season, retail, membership and more.
• Driving ticket sales and CRM performance across digital and traditional channels.
• Developing long-range pricing strategies and shaping the brand’s evolution.
• Overseeing internal and external relationships, including agencies and media.
• Inspiring a high-performing marketing team to deliver with creativity and purpose.

Who we are looking for

We seek a confident, collaborative leader with deep experience in marketing strategy, sales and audience engagement — ideally within arts or cultural organisations.

Essential qualities and experience include:

• Proven success in delivering large-scale marketing and sales campaigns.
• Strategic and commercial mindset with excellent judgement and insight.
• Strong digital, CRM and content experience.
• Skilled in agency management and internal stakeholder engagement.
• Passionate about building audiences and championing brand values.
• Outstanding team leadership and communication abilities.

Familiarity with the performing arts and a commitment to inclusive, innovative marketing are a plus.