Marketing Officer

Wonderseekers; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a dynamic Marketing Officer to inspire the next generation of science lovers. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to both commercial success and charitable growth, focusing on content creation and digital engagement. You will play a pivotal role in delivering impactful marketing campaigns, connecting with families, educators, and corporates. Join a supportive team and help promote exciting offerings while making a real difference in the community. If you're a creative thinker with a passion for science and marketing, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Cash health scheme

Life assurance

Café and shop discount

Free tickets to the Science Centre

Flexible IT

Enhanced pension contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in digital marketing and social media campaigns.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and implement marketing activities across various channels.
• Support the delivery of the annual marketing plan.

Skills

Social Media Management

Content Creation

Digital Marketing

Creative Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Google Analytics

Job description

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Director of People and Culture, Wonderseekers (the Charity behind Winchester Science Centre).Assoc. CIPD, BA (Hons). CIPD Level 7 - Advanced Diploma…

Join Wonderseekers, the Charity behind Winchester Science Centre as our Marketing Officer and help inspire the next generation of science lovers! If you're a creative thinker, social media whiz, and design enthusiast with a passion for making a difference, this is your chance to take our marketing efforts to the next level. Help us share the wonders of science with families, schools, and businesses while supporting our exciting commercial and charitable growth strategy. Bring your energy, innovative ideas, creativity, and enthusiasm to our supportive and friendly team to help us on our mission!

Job details

Hours: 37.5 per week. Whilst full-time hours are essential for this role, we can offer flexibility within the working hours.

Work pattern: Usually Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (30 minutes unpaid lunch), with occasional evening and weekend work. The Science Centre operates 7 days a week and therefore flexibility will be required.

Contract: Permanent

Apprenticeship (optional): We’re keen to support training and development of this post-holder and as such, are open to a discussion around the post-holder completing a funded online Level 3 Multi Channel Marketing or Level 4 Marketing Executive apprenticeship. Please indicate on your application if you are interested in the apprenticeship route which can be discussed further at interview stage.

Line manager: Head of Marketing and Communications

Responsible for: Marketing and Communications Assistant / Apprentice (to be recruited)

Holiday: 25 days per annum plus bank holidays. Option to buy/sell some leave and gain additional days for continuous service after four years. The post-holder will not usually be expected to work bank holidays however when duties require, time off in lieu will be available.

Location: Between both sites - Winchester Science Centre, Winchester, SO21 1HZ and Wonderseekers HQ, Eastleigh, SO50 9DE. Upon successful completion of probation, the post-holder will be able to occasionally work from home.

Benefits: Cash health scheme, life assurance, buy/sell annual leave, long service holiday bonus, café and shop discount, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, free tickets to the Science Centre and partner attractions, access to charity worker discounts, family friendly leave, wellbeing policy, mental health first aiders, cycle to work scheme, financial loans, flexible IT, casual dress, staff events, enhanced pension contribution and pension salary sacrifice scheme, inflationary pay rise subject to charity performance and more.

Application deadline and interviews: The application deadline is Tuesday 29th April at 9am with interviews to take place on 6th and 8th May. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications promptly, as we may invite suitable applicants for interview before the stated deadline. We therefore reserve the right to close the recruitment process early.

Please contact us if you’d like to arrange an informal chat or have any questions about the role before applying by emailing [e-mail]

About our Charity

Wonderseekers (the Charity behind Winchester Science Centre) strives to engage all children with science so they can live happier, healthier and more sustainable lives and contribute to improving life on Earth. The Charity runs Winchester Science Centre - a vibrant, hands-on experience for young children. Promising an exciting day out for families, with curriculum-linked trips for schools and an evening events programme, the Science Centre welcomes over 170,000 visitors every year. Through our magnificent planetarium and live science experiences, science is brought to life in imaginative, fun and accessible ways that means everyone is included.

The Role

We are looking for a dynamic, creative, and detail-oriented Marketing Officer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about making a real impact. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to contribute to both the commercial success and charitable growth of Winchester Science Centre while championing our mission to inspire the next generation of scientific thinkers.

As part of our Marketing and Communications team, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering our annual marketing plan, supporting our ambitious strategy and the growth of our Charity. With a strong focus on content creation and digital engagement, you will help us reach and connect with key audiences, including families, educators, corporates, and more.

In this role, you will manage and implement the day-to-day delivery of our marketing activities, ensuring seamless execution across channels. You will work with the Head of Marketing and Communications to plan and deliver social campaigns, to ensure maximum impact and efficiency of resources. Additionally, you’ll have line management responsibility for the Marketing and Communications Assistant, guiding and developing their skills while fostering a collaborative and creative work environment.

As part of your broader responsibilities, you will take an active role within our supportive Programming Officer team, collaborating with colleagues to contribute directly to achieving our charitable mission to build science capital for all — helping us inspire and engage future generations through science and nature.

This is a fantastic time to join the Charity as we work to significantly expand our reach and impact. You will be at the forefront of promoting our exciting offerings, from family-friendly experiences to educational programs, across various channels. If you're a passionate storyteller with an eye for design, a knack for social media, and a desire to contribute to a greater cause, this role is for you!

Ready to Apply?

Please visit our website for a full job description and to apply. When you are ready to apply, please submit your application through our recruitment portal https://www.wonderseekers.charity/vacancies.

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Job function

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• Industries

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