Digital Marketing and Communications Assistant

We’re looking for a talented individual who can continue to grow our online presence and connect with current and new audiences.  The ideal candidate will have experience of creating engaging content including video, photography and copywriting for digital distribution. You will be confident and adept at managing on-line communication and social media platforms, have a passion for storytelling, relationship building, with good organisational and planning skills.  

As key member of the marketing and communications team, you will work closely across all departments at the Museum, ensuring we are capturing and sharing rich content including email campaigns, e-newsletters, social media and website. Evaluation through data tracking, analytics and supporter feedback is key. 

This is a really great opportunity for someone to help drive the Museum’s supporter engagement to the next level, working in a fantastic setting with a wealth of inspiring content to draw on. You’ll be working in a fast-paced setting where every day is different and rewarding. 

We believe that diversity and equality within our workforce, programmes and approaches is crucial to our mission of being inclusive and relevant to our communities. We want everyone to feel welcome. We, therefore, particularly welcome applications from candidates under-represented at The Bowes Museum and within the heritage sector, including Global Majority candidates and/or candidates with disabilities.

Application deadline: 5pm 14 April 2024

Interviews expecting to take place: 17 April 2024

Salary: £22,148 (FTE) £18,000 (actual)

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: 4 days a week, 30 hours

To apply please send an up to date CV and Covering Letter to hr@thebowesmuseum.org.uk Your Covering Letter should refer to the essential criteria noted in the role profile’s Person Specification. Please tell us about how your specific skills and professional experiences meet the different competencies, qualities and experiences required and give examples.