Marketing Manager

ABOUT THE NATIONAL CENTRE FOR CIRCUS ARTS

The National Centre for Circus Arts is a registered charity and an independent Higher Education provider registered with the Office for Students, and is one of Europe’s leading providers of circus arts training.

For the past 30 years, we have provided emerging and professional circus artists, directors and choreographers access to vital space and support to train, experiment and share ideas.

Our diverse range of work includes BA degree-level education in Circus Arts which is supported at either side by a structured training programme for under-18s and professional development opportunities for aspiring and established performers.

Adults and young people can enjoy recreational classes and occasional performances. Our national role increasingly sees us supporting and mentoring circus artists and organisations nationwide as we seek to develop and mature our remarkable art form.

We also run highly regarded workshops, away days and team building events for the corporate community with high-profile corporate events and hires to further increase our revenue. Our national role increasingly sees us supporting and mentoring circus artists and organisations across the country as we seek to develop and mature our remarkable art form.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Sitting within the Public Programming team, but providing support across the whole organisation, the Marketing Manager will be responsible for all communications with the National Centre’s audiences and participants across all delivery areas.

There will be a particular focus on ensuring that all the different needs of the organisation, both commercial and programme related can co-exist and be promoted through both digital and more traditional channels. The role will also contribute to the creation, commissioning and sourcing of video and photography to be used in digital campaigns.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE

(Please read the full list of responsibilities attached in the JD)

• Work with the Head of Programming & Sector Development to implement the Marketing strategy for the organisation.
• Ensure that all digital content (social media, video channels and website) is engaging, informative, up to date, and consistent in language and tone.
• Manage the website presence ensuring it remains up to date and conveys all relevant activity.
• Work with relevant programme managers to ensure that activity and campaigns across the organisation are scheduled and delivered.
• Field press and other PR opportunities.
• Commission external designers, photographers and videographers where needed for campaign collateral.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum one year’s experience delivering or supporting marketing and communications strategies, ideally in the arts, heritage, or higher education sectors.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident using content management systems (e.g., WordPress), customer relationship management systems (e.g., Spektrix), and social media platforms (Meta, YouTube, TikTok).
• Previous experience managing website content and using digital or web-based marketing tools (including paid-for campaigns).
• Skilled in analysing user data and trends to shape effective marketing campaigns.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time, prioritise tasks, and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Experienced in working collaboratively across departments and with third-party suppliers.
• Creative, inquisitive, and proactive in exploring new marketing ideas and digital trends.
• Customer-focused, with a flexible approach to working hours.
• Genuine interest in the performing arts or higher education, with a desire to learn and grow within a team.

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week. Occasional evenings and weekends

To view the full job description, please click here – > National Centre for Circus Arts – Marketing Manager JD 2025