Marketing& Communications Officer - This Is us: Tracing Manchester's Histories

Action Together; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A cultural heritage organization in Manchester is looking for a part-time Marketing & Communications Officer for a two-year project. The role involves planning and delivering marketing and communications, including social media and newsletters. Candidates should possess strong digital skills and a flair for storytelling. Benefits include hybrid working, a flexible pattern, and professional development opportunities. The position is based on 24 hours per week, typically across three days.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible working pattern

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in creating engaging content.
• Skills in managing social media and website updates.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver day-to-day marketing and communications.
• Create engaging content to promote events and volunteering opportunities.
• Ensure diverse communities see themselves reflected in the project.

Skills

Strong digital skills

Flair for storytelling

Interest in community heritage

Job description

Manchester Histories is recruiting a part-time Marketing & Communications Officer to support This Is Us: Tracing Manchester's Histories, a two-year project exploring underrepresented stories from across Greater Manchester. You will also support Manchester Histories core team and activities.

You will plan and deliver day‑to‑day marketing and communications for the project, including social media, website updates, newsletters and printed materials. Working closely with Manchester Histories' small, core team, you'll create engaging content, promote events and volunteering opportunities, and help ensure that diverse communities across Greater Manchester see themselves reflected in the project.

This role is ideal for someone with strong digital skills, a flair for storytelling and an interest in community heritage and history, arts and culture.

Key information

• Employer: Manchester Histories
• Locations: Hybrid, Greater Manchester, Manchester
• Role Type: Fixed term
• Salary: £28,000 per annum, pro rata for 24 hours per week. This is a two-year fixed-term role, paid monthly.
• Working Hours: Part-Time

To apply for this role:

Please apply using the online application form on the Manchester Histories website. You will be asked to complete the form and upload your CV. Full details and the application form are available via the link below.

If you need the information in a different format, or require any adjustments or support with the application process, please contact Abbie Hawkins, General Manager at [e-mail]

More about this role

• Closing Date: Friday 9th January 2026 at 12:00pm
• Closing Time: 5pm
• Anticipated Interviews Week Commencing: Monday, January 19, 2026 - 12:00
• Employee Benefits:
  • Hybrid working - mix of office and home working
  • Flexible working pattern by agreement
  • Auto-enrolment pension scheme
  • Paid annual leave and bank holidays in line with Manchester Histories' standard terms
  • Opportunities for training, learning and professional development
• Flexible Working Options: Remote Working, Part time
• Working Pattern Details: 24 hours per week, usually worked across three days Monday-Friday. Exact working pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate.
  Some evening or weekend working may be required for events, with advance notice and time off in lieu.
• Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes