Strategic Marketing & Communications Lead

Modern Art Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary art gallery in Oxford seeks an experienced Head of Marketing and Communications to enhance its brand and audience engagement. This full-time role involves developing marketing strategies, managing a team, and nurturing key relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in arts marketing, leadership skills, and a passion for contemporary art. Benefits include a pension scheme and generous leave.

Benefits

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Staff discount at on-site café and shop

Qualifications

• Experience of running a Marketing and Communications team at a senior level.
• Experience of leading on mixed marketing campaigns, including measurable targets.
• Significant experience of managing and motivating teams.

Responsibilities

• Grow and diversify the gallery's audience through strategic marketing.
• Develop and oversee all marketing and communications activities.
• Formulate a transformational vision for digital engagement.
• Manage relationships with external PR and marketing consultants.
• Nurture key stakeholder relationships to enhance visibility.

Skills

Running a Marketing and Communications team

Leading mixed marketing campaigns

Managing and motivating teams

Excellent arts press contacts

Audience research and segmentation

Strategic and analytical thinking

SEO and social media analytics

Strong project management skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Affinity with visual arts

Job description

A contemporary art gallery in Oxford seeks an experienced Head of Marketing and Communications to enhance its brand and audience engagement. This full-time role involves developing marketing strategies, managing a team, and nurturing key relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in arts marketing, leadership skills, and a passion for contemporary art. Benefits include a pension scheme and generous leave.