Key Responsibilities: Lead campaign planning and delivery across all programmes and events inc digital, print and on-the-ground channels Strategic delivery Support the implementation of an annual marketing and audience development strategy Data and insight Oversee audience insight and data (CRM, segmentation, evaluation) Partnership development Build and manage media, PR and key stakeholder relationships Line Management Line manage Marketing Coordinator and Marketing Assistant (Breakthrough Placement) Hours: 35 hours a week Mon - Friday 10am - 6pm. However, this role requires flexible working in evenings and at weekends in response to the programme needs. We operate a Time Off In Lieu system. Pension and other benefits: NEST pension scheme (3% employer contribution) Holiday: 28 days of paid leave per annum (including 8 Bank Holidays) pro rata plus we close the office between Christmas and new year. Knowledge & Experience Desirable The deadline to apply is Fri 28 August at 5pm, to ideally start in October 2026.Job Summary
Job Description
Campaign planning and delivery
Write copy for website, newsletters and socials
Setting up and maintaining the Google Grant account to drive search campaigns for Creative Crawley
Set and monitor KPIs and campaign performance
Manage campaign budgets
Coordinate marketing materials (print, signage, copy)
Manage CRM
Manage Creative Crawley's brand, messaging and tone of voice
Manage overall marketing and communications budget
Work with the Creative Crawley team and freelance evaluators to ensure data reporting is useful and on time
Commission and manage freelancers and external suppliers
Manage our communications relationship with key partners
Contract: full time, fixed term (6 months, depending on start date ideally Oct- 2026 - March 2027) with intention to extend from April 2027, subject to funding.Job Requirements
Essential
Experience in arts, culture or place-based/community marketing
Strong strategic planning and campaign management skills
Experience managing budgets and external suppliers
Understanding of audience development and engagement
Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management
a place to stay that is no further than an hour commute from Crawley
Experience of effective line management and pastoral care and managing project teams
Experience of reaching diverse community groups and those who do not yet engage with arts and culture on a regular basis.Useful Links
How to Apply
Please submit a CV and a statement outlining your interest in the role and what you can bring to it, by email to:
recruitment @creativecrawley.com
This statement can be submitted as:
∙ a covering letter (no more than 2 pages, size 12 font)
∙ an audio recording (maximum 4 minutes)
∙ a video (maximum 4 minutes)
We are keen to find the right person for the role which means there may be flexibility on start dates/salary level and working hours. If you think the job could be for you please contact
[email protected] for an informal chat pre application.
Selection process:
Interviews will follow submission of your CV and a covering letter about
why you’d like to join the company as Marketing and Communications
Manager and what you can bring to the table. Interviews will take place
w/c 14 Sept 2026. Before an offer is made, you will be invited to visit Crawley and meet the team (expenses paid)