Programme and Marketing Manager

Creative Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural organization is looking for a Programmer and Development Manager at Caird Hall in Dundee. This full-time role requires a degree in a relevant field and proven experience in venue management and live event operations. Responsibilities include managing programming and marketing while ensuring effective staff performance and budget management. The position offers a salary between £42,416 and £47,272 per year.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in venue management, live event operations, or a related role.
• Understanding social media and marketing platforms.
• Experience in budget management and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop, and manage programming and marketing of Caird Hall.
• Ensure effective performance management of staff.
• Deliver marketing strategies for live events.

Skills

Venue management

Live event operations

People management

Marketing strategies

Budget management

Education

Degree in Marketing or Event Management

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a connected and dynamic programmer and development manager to begin a new exciting era at the Caird Hall, Dundee’s premier concert venue. Based at Caird Hall office, you will work full time, 37 hours per week. If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, please contact Anna Day on [e-mail].

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area e.g. Marketing, Event Management or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• To strategically lead, develop and manage the programming and marketing of the Caird Hall Complex in line with the priority objectives of Leisure and Culture Dundee.

The Individual

• Proven experience in venue management, live event operations, or a related role in the arts, entertainment, or hospitality sector.
• Working knowledge of Office 365, including Word, Excel, Teams etc.
• Understanding and experience of working with promoters and producers across the UK.
• People management experience.
• Ability to set staff standards and monitor delivery through effective performance management.
• Proven understanding and experience in live event planning, marketing, delivery and reporting.
• Understanding social media and marketing platforms and extensive experience of delivering marketing strategies.
• Experience of budget management and ensuring efficient allocation of resources.

£42,416 - £47,272 per year

The deadline is Sunday 05 October 2025 at 09:00.

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Film / Festivals / Gaelic / Music / Theatre / Literature and Publishing / Cultural Tourism