Marketing and Engagement Officer

Belfast TradFest; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultural organization in Northern Ireland is seeking a Marketing and Engagement Officer. The successful candidate will develop marketing strategies and deliver content across various platforms. Required skills include professional marketing experience, knowledge of graphic design, social media management, and experience with ticketing systems. This role is essential for enhancing the organization's visibility and engagement within the arts community.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent experience in a professional marketing or communications role.
• Experience in managing and creating content on all social media platforms.
• Track record of developing marketing strategies for arts/entertainment sector.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing strategy, setting targets and objectives.
• Deliver hands-on content creation across multiple channels.
• Manage relationships with external support services including PR and communications providers.

Skills

Professional marketing experience

Graphic design

Video content creation

Social media management

Budget management

Tools

Computerised ticketing systems

Website management tools

Job description

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Belfast TradFest is one of Ireland’s leading traditional arts organisations, delivering year-round cultural programming including the flagshipBelfast TradFest & Summer Schooland theSt Patrick’s Music Festival. We present world-class traditional music, song and dance through an ambitious programme spanning concerts, workshops, masterclasses, céilís, outdoor events and community engagement.

We are seeking a driven and experienced Marketing and Engagement Officer to join our small, high-performing team in this integral role.

Role Description

The successful candidate will lead on developing and implementing marketing strategy, setting targets and objectives, and delivering hands-on content creation across design, sales strategy, audience development, print, advertising, digital promotions, branding and communications. The Marketing and Engagement Officer will work closely with the Artistic Director and Co-Director to agree marketing outputs and will manage relationships with a range of external support services including box office teams, PR, and communications providers.

If you would like to help us fulfil our ambitions; are a strategic thinker, excellent communicator, highly organised, and a team player with a strong track record in marketing—then we’d love to hear from you.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years recent experience in a professional marketing or communications role
• Experience in graphic design & video content creation
• Experience with computerised ticketing systems (e.g., Ticketsolve, Eventbrite)
• Track record in writing and implementing communications, marketing and social media plans, including evaluation
• Experience delivering media, advertising, print and digital campaigns and managing their budgets
• Experience in managing and creating content on all social media platforms.
• Competent in producing evaluations, analysis and reporting for senior staff and funders
• Experience line managing staff, suppliers and service providers
• Track record of developing marketing strategies for arts/entertainment sector
• Experience in website management, updating etc.
• Experience working with advertising, print, PR and media agencies.

Closing Date

Thursday 18th December 2025 at 12 noon