Responsibilities

• Coordinate all The Novium Museum and TICs communications, marketing and advertising initiatives working closely with other Museum Officers and the Museum Manager
• They will also support the delivery of weddings and venue hire at The Guildhall as well as delivering marketing events across the district
• The successful applicant will have an entrepreneurial mind-set and experience of marketing across digital and print platforms
• They will also seek to secure income through grant funding and sponsorship to support the public programme of The Novium Museum
• They will also have experience of communications with the media and other stakeholders and will be committed to providing exceptional customer service.

Requirements

• A relevant marketing and communications degree qualification (or equivalent) or at least three years’ successful experience in a communications/ marketing role
• excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• ability to work effectively and co-operatively with staff, volunteers and the public (both on a one-to-one basis and in groups)
• the ability to work well on their own and prioritise workload effectively whilst also being flexible and able to cope with the changing demands of the work
• confident using IT systems, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and other digital platforms
• The role involves regular travel within the district to attend meetings, events and support the delivery of marketing and communications activities. The District Council has access to a vehicle which may be used where appropriate.
• Normal working hours for this post are 37 hours over a 5-day period. The post holder will be expected to be part of a weekend rota throughout the year to support the operations of the museum. Regular weekend and evening work will be required as the post supports the delivery of a range of events.

Benefits

• Excellent defined benefits Pension Scheme
• Minimum 26 days holiday going up to 31 days after 5 years (or before with previous service) plus paid Bank Holidays
• Flexi-time (available for most positions) - potential to build up an extra 12 days leave a year
• Flexible working arrangements including working from home and 9-day fortnight options
• Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their relatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Car and Cycle Loan Scheme/discounted city centre parking/ Lease Car Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives including free health checks and free eye tests plus subsidised leisure centre membership
• Payment of your main professional subscription fee.
• Training and development opportunities – including funding of professional qualification training
• Staff Awards Scheme