Marketing and Communications Manager

Arts Marketing Association; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts organization in the UK is seeking a Marketing and Communications Manager for maternity cover. The successful candidate will drive brand awareness and deliver engaging content, promoting membership growth while analyzing market performance. This full-time, fixed-term role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an important cultural organization during a transformative period. Applicants should have relevant marketing experience, a knack for engaging audiences, and a commitment to inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Five years relevant experience in marketing and communications.
• Proven track record in brand strategy and content delivery.
• Experience in engaging diverse audiences and advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of brand strategy and ensure consistent messaging.
• Plan and manage marketing campaigns to grow membership.
• Analyze digital performance to improve strategies.

Skills

Brand strategy delivery

Content creation and distribution

Marketing campaign planning

Data analysis

Collaboration and leadership

Job description

Marketing and Communications Manager - Maternity Cover

a-n

Closing date for applications: 19 Feb 2026

Full-Time Fixed-Term Contract

Maternity Cover

Locations: England - London, England - North East, Remote, Hybrid

As Marketing and Communications Manager you'll help shape and deliver our marketing and communications functions in line with our new strategic plan, brand strategy and content guidelines. 2026 is a defining year for a-n.

We're going‑live with a new identity and website and introducing new member benefits. It's an exciting time to join us and shout about everything a-n offers for artists.

Key responsibilities:

• Build brand awareness - You'll lead the delivery of our brand strategy, ensuring a clear, consistent and engaging experience across all channels, platforms and touchpoints.
• Create engaging content - You'll lead the delivery of our content strategy, overseeing the planning, creation and distribution of digital and offline content that connects with artists and wider audiences.
• Promote our work and grow our community - You'll plan and deliver marketing campaigns that highlight the value of a-n membership and our advocacy for artists, supporting membership retention and growth.
• Use insights to improve what we do - You'll monitor digital performance and analyse audience reach, engagement and behaviour to refine strategies and improve impact through data‑led decisions.
• Collaborate and lead with influence - Working closely with colleagues, designers and freelance specialists, you'll embed new guidelines and processes, encourage best practice and help grow a positive, inclusive and effective working culture.

This is a fixed term position, maternity cover, full time (initial contract 12 months with possible extension to 15 months).

We're committed to building an inclusive organisation where everyone feels they belong. Our opportunities are open to all and we strive to ensure that no one is treated less favourably than any other person in relation to age, sex, gender, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, any other protected characteristic or socio‑economic background.