Marketing Assistant

Landmark Theatres UK; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional arts organization in Peterborough is seeking a Marketing Assistant (Maternity Cover). The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, work across all areas of marketing, and hold a passion for arts and culture. Responsibilities include executing marketing campaigns and managing social media content. The role offers a salary of £25,296 per annum, requires strong communication skills, and obliges to promote diverse community engagement.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme available

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritize and work well under pressure.
• Ability to work accurately and quickly without supervision.
• Creative thinker capable of turning ideas into content.

Responsibilities

• Execute high-standard marketing and communications campaigns.
• Produce and proof print and publicity materials.
• Create social media content and campaigns.
• Coordinate pre- and post-visit emails to ticket buyers.
• Handle general administration including purchase orders and invoices.

Skills

Passion for arts and culture

Excellent organisational skills

Attention to detail

Creative, positive attitude

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Experience with social media channels

Understanding of digital and social media trends

Strong IT skills

Education

Higher education qualification in marketing/communications

Tools

Canva

Adobe Suite

Photoshop

InDesign

Job description

Job Summary

Landmark Theatres is looking for a Marketing Assistant (Maternity Cover) to join their team in Peterborough. The ideal candidate will have the ability to work across all areas of marketing, be proactive, creative and thrive in a fast‑paced environment. If you have a passion for communications, arts and culture, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About Landmark Theatres

Landmark Theatres is a portfolio of regional venues in North Devon and Peterborough, offering a wide variety of arts and cultural opportunities for local communities. Venues include Queen Theatre, Barnstaple (650 seats), Landmark Theatre, Ilfracombe (450 seats), The New Theatre Peterborough (1,100 seats) and the Key Theatre Peterborough (360 seats). The company is committed to artistic excellence, community engagement and sustainable growth, supported by a £1 million annual grant for the 2023‑24 to 2025‑26 funding cycle.

Job Description

Job Title: Marketing Assistant
Responsible to: Group Marketing Manager
Place of Work: Peterborough
Hours of Work: 40 hours a week, including some evening and weekend work
Salary: £25,296 per annum
Contract: Maternity Cover
Pension: Company Pension Scheme available
Start Date: As soon as possible

THIS OPPORTUNITY CLOSES AT 5.00pm FRIDAY 14 NOVEMBER

Overview of the Role

Work with the Group Marketing Manager to execute high‑standard marketing and communications campaigns across all Landmark Theatres venues. Promote a diverse range of performances, workshops, classes and events, support marketing campaigns across our four venues, and collaborate with programming and the wider organisation to deliver timely and impactful marketing and communications across our platforms. Provide crucial support and administration to the wider marketing team.

The role includes a 3‑month probation period and requires a 1‑month notice period.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, produce and proof print and publicity materials in consultation with external printers and distributors.
• Contribute to the content calendar and ensure a steady stream of engaging and shareable content on social media, tailored to different target audiences.
• Create social media content and campaigns using both organic and paid advertising.
• Coordinate pre‑ and post‑visit emails to ticket buyers.
• Provide live posting at out‑of‑hours events where required.
• Sourcing and capturing content relating to different strands of the organisation for social media output.
• Participate in creative campaign planning sessions with the marketing team.
• Liaise with touring company marketing teams and other relevant partners to deliver marketing plans and campaigns.
• Attend regular team and inter‑departmental meetings.
• Proofread and ensure accuracy of all marketing communications.
• Handle general administration, including raising purchase orders in the Accounts IQ system, reconciling and posting invoices, and preparing invoices for weekly payment runs.
• Deal with incoming enquiries and correspondence as required.
• Champion and advocate for Landmark Theatre's vision and values.
• Attend company events, previews, press nights and performances as required.
• Participate in all training, development and wellbeing initiatives as required.
• Actively ensure equality, diversity and inclusion are part of Landmark's culture.
• Advocate for Landmark Theatres in all interactions.
• Support Landmark Theatres in achieving its environmental targets and ambitions as part of the sustainability strategy.

Access

Landmark Theatres is committed to diversity and inclusivity and follows the Equality Act 2010. All customers and visiting members receive equal and exceptional service, and equal access to our theatres and performances. We promote diversity and inclusion in all aspects of work and engage fully with initiatives to advance diversity within the organisation.

Person Specification

Essential

• Passion for arts and culture.
• Excellent organisational skills; ability to prioritise and work well under pressure.
• Attention to detail and ability to work accurately and quickly without supervision.
• Creative, positive, 'can do' attitude.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work well within a team.
• Experience with social media channels.
• Understanding of current digital and social media landscape, trends, tools and analytics.
• Experience using Canva, Adobe Suite, Photoshop, InDesign.
• Strong IT skills.

Desirable

• Higher education qualification in marketing/communications or equivalent.
• Experience in arts marketing or working within an arts organisation.
• Experience using CRM.
• Creative thinker capable of turning ideas into content.
• Experience adapting tone and voice to suit different messages.

Landmark Theatres Ltd is committed to being a diverse and inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from under‑represented groups. We also safeguard the welfare of participants and partners; applicants may be asked about previous convictions and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check at Landmark’s expense.

Legal and Equal Opportunity Statements

Landmark Theatres Ltd is committed to safeguarding the welfare of participants and partners. Applicants will be asked about any previous convictions, cautions, and reprimands, including those that are considered 'spent' as defined by the Rehabilitation Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amended 2013). The successful candidate must be willing to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (at Landmark's expense) if a job offer is made.

Landmark Theatres Ltd is a diverse and inclusive organisation and we endeavour to make our workforce representative of different backgrounds and experiences of the communities we serve. We remove barriers and pride ourselves on giving opportunities to people of all walks of life.