Head of PR, Marketing & Communications

Brooklands Museum; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural heritage institution in Weybridge is seeking a Head of PR, Marketing & Communications to lead the strategic marketing and PR efforts. The successful candidate will have a track record in audience growth and driving income generation. The role offers a salary of £49,000 plus benefits and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading strategic PR within a cultural or commercial organization.
• Demonstrable success in integrated campaigns driving audience growth.
• Strong understanding of brand management and digital communications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of integrated marketing strategies.
• Champion Brooklands' brand identity across all platforms.
• Build relationships with media and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic PR, marketing, and communications leadership

Campaign delivery

Brand management

Audience engagement

Media relations

Inclusive marketing practices

Budget management

Job description

• Head of PR, Marketing & Communications position
• Weybridge, Surrey

About Our Client

Brooklands Museum is more than a museum - it's a living site of innovation and achievement. From the worlds first purpose-built motor racing circuit to pioneering aviation and engineering milestones, Brooklands is where history inspires the future.

Job Description

Reporting to the CEO and managing a team, the Head of PR, Marketing & Communications will lead Brooklands Museum's strategic marketing, communications and PR function to raise its profile, drive audience growth, and support income generation across all areas of the business.

This role will lead innovative, creative campaigns and uphold exemplary brand guardianship, ensuring Brooklands is highly visible, its offer compelling, and its messaging aligned with its charitable purpose.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, the postholder will shape organisational strategy and ensure marketing, PR and communications activity is aligned to the Museum's charitable mission, commercial objectives and long-term sustainability.

The role will actively promote inclusive storytelling and representation across all communications.

Key responsibilities are to:

• Lead the development and delivery of integrated marketing, PR, and communications strategies.
• Champion Brooklands' brand identity and ensure consistent, inclusive messaging across all platforms.
• Build strong relationships with media, stakeholders, and partners to amplify our reach.
• Support commercial success across retail, venue hire, events, and fundraising.
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture that values creativity and diverse perspectives.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Head of PR, Marketing & Communications will bring the following experience:

• Proven experience in leading strategic PR, marketing, and communications functions within a cultural, charitable, or commercial organisation.
• Demonstrable success in delivering integrated campaigns that drive audience growth, engagement, and income generation.
• Strong understanding of brand management, audience development, and digital communications.
• Experience in managing media relations, including crisis communications and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of inclusive marketing practices and accessibility standards across digital and print media.
• Familiarity with CRM systems, segmentation strategies, and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience in managing budgets, setting KPIs, and evaluating performance against targets.

What's on Offer

The successful candidate will receive: 49,000 plus benefits with hybrid and flexible working (based Weybridge, Surrey).

Brooklands Museum is built on real stories of people with a passion for breaking the mould, their genius and invention, celebrated on the actual concrete and in the very buildings 'where it happened'.

You’ll be working with a small group of friendly people who will support you from day one!

This role is exclusively managed by Helen Smith at Michael Page Marketing, please contact her for additional information - (phone number removed).

Contact

Helen Smith

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Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.