The ISM is looking for a dynamic marketing and communications professional to drive profile and growth at the ISM. The ISM has already seen sustained growth in membership over successive years and this is a trend we are keen to maintain. 

In conjunction with the Head of Business Development, you will set the marketing strategy for recruiting and retaining individual and corporate members and lead on developing and delivering vibrant, memorable marketing campaigns. You will manage relationships with corporate members and actively identify and cultivate partnerships that generate membership growth and increase our profile. 

You will create and deliver a strong communications presence that builds the ISM’s profile and lead on all non-external affairs related communications, including social media and press. You will be skilled at using digital tools to extend our reach. You will also lead on member communications, ensuring members derive value from their membership through awareness of new services, events and professional development. 

You will be able to demonstrate significant effectiveness in previous roles and the ability to deliver successful marketing and communications plans.

You will be joining a professional staff team who are based in Bayswater, London but are currently following a hybrid model of work. 
 
To apply please send a full CV and covering letter saying why you are right the person for the job and join us in supporting the music sector at this critical time.
 
Closing date is Monday 11 October at 9.30.  Interviews will be held shortly thereafter.

World Cities Culture Forum programme 

The Mayor of London set up the World Cities Culture Forum in 2012 to provide global leadership on culture in cities. The Forum champions culture as an essential driver for prosperous, fair and sustainable global cities. It shares the latest thinking and new city innovations, data and projects and produces the World Cities Culture Report. Since 2012 it has grown from 8 to 40 city members from Amsterdam to Tokyo and from Buenos Aires to Sydney.

The opportunity

This is a key role in developing the future of the World Cities Culture Forum and delivering a high profile programme of events and reports.  It will oversee the Forum’s membership and strands of work, working closely with internal and external stakeholders and partners.  The contract will initially be with the GLA but the post holder will work to support the transition of the Forum to a new independent entity, anticipated to be by 2023. 

The role will work alongside both Culture and Creative Industries Unit staff and external consultants BOP who have responsibility for delivering specific areas of the programme. It is a great opportunity to be part of a passionate team, helping to shape the cultural agenda for London and internationally. The wider team you will join is high-performing, ambitious and fast paced. It benefits from strong working relationships across the GLA and many external stakeholders and seeks to create a culture of collaboration, integrity and peer support. 

The person

You will have extensive experience of project management – delivering projects, events and reports to a specific timeline. You will be adept at managing multiple stakeholders and complex projects.  You will have excellent negotiating, influencing and communication skills, including experience of preparing written reports, newsletters and briefings. You will be able to manage your time effectively in a fast-paced changing environment with a solution focused mindset. You will have an interest in urban policy in an international context and experience of working in an international environment. We value diversity of thought and experience and encourage applications from those who can offer a new opinion or perspective. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements.

To apply, please visit our website.

Application closing date: Monday 4 October 2021 at 23:59 GMT.

Interview date: Wednesday 13 October 2021.

London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects this at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

*** Part time job share, 15 hours Per Week - Thursday & Friday ***

About Us 

We are the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across England and Wales, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays its part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.

As Communications and Campaigns Manager, you will support the Trust‘s objectives of increasing brand awareness, gaining wider public and institutional support and delivering health and wellbeing outcomes, enhance and promote the work of the Trust in the Yorkshire & North East Region. You will strengthen the Trust’s brand reputation and maximise our impact and voice. 

We’ve staff and volunteers doing some amazing things across our region and we’ve some fantastic stories to tell about the difference they are making.

Learn more about our region and network via our 'apply' portal. 

The role will be based working from home, with the allocation of a nearby Hub for collaborative working in Leeds. 

It is therefore essential that you are able to effectively work from home. 

About the role

Responsibilities:

• Support the Trust’s strategic goals by identifying, shaping and placing news stories in target media - contributing to the delivery of 220 episodes of Trust media coverage per month, of which more than 80% is positive.
• Provide a first point of contact for media enquiries, including contributing to a 24-hr, year-round out-of-hours rota.
• Provide communications support to colleagues to help achieve the Trust’s objectives.
• Responsible for ensuring that spend on events, campaigns, photographers, design and print etc. is delivered on budget.
• Deliver agreed campaigns, including initiatives such as our Plastics campaign, Share the Space as well as our Water safety campaign. (Leading on event set up to support these campaigns and integrating media relations, digital, and traditional marketing and fundraising) to meet the Trust’s strategic goals.
• Protect the Trust’s reputation in response to crises and providing professional guidance for Trust spokespeople.
• Actively participate in regional forums to encourage a wider understanding of and take up of media opportunities.

About you

• Educated to degree level, or equivalent, ideally in a relevant discipline.
• Understanding of the UK print, broadcast and social media – local, regional, national and trade – and experience working with journalists.
• Experience of leading on delivery of and supporting national campaigns.
• Experience of contributing to the creative development of new ideas, strategies, and stories as part of wider teams. 
• Self-motivation, ability to work independently with minimal supervision, ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure in a small team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, including experience in copywriting and proof-reading.
• Proactive, engaging and innovative.
• Strong people skills and ability to build networks.

Applications

We are currently conducting our interview processes virtually as we continue to respect and follow necessary social distancing guidance to protect our team and our candidates. You may be invited to a face to face further stage interview which will always be conducted following strict social distancing guidelines. 

To Apply:click on the "Apply for this job" button and follow the process - complete the application form & upload current CV.

What We Offer

In addition to your annual salary of £12,500, we also offer a generous holiday entitlement, and a competitive contributory DC Pension scheme. Further details can be found via our 'apply portal'. 

We are striving to represent the diverse communities that we are a part of. All applicants will be treated on the basis of their merits, skills and abilities and solely by being assessed against the requirements for the job.

Media and Communications Officer -until March 2022) Day rate: £220 - £247 Per day PAYE -London -ASAP Start

You will lead, support and be responsible for proactively securing positive coverage across print, broadcast and digital media across London for the benefit of the City, the capital and the country.

You will be responsible for drafting a range of communications products, including Internal Comms emails to staff on behalf of Senior Officers and stakeholder communications. The role is responsible for sourcing stories, reacting swiftly and effectively to issues already in the media to secure coverage, and handling corporate reputational issues.

What you'll need to succeed Experience working as a Media Officer Experience drafting news releases or other communications tools Experience providing strategic media and communications advice Ability to communicate with stakeholders at all levels Experience using a number of different communication channels Excellent writing and editorial skills Ability to accurately summarise and convey complex information to a diverse audience Social media expertise Highly experienced in Researching, organising and writing statements, news releases, photo-ops, authored articles, media briefings and other related tools designed to secure media coverage.

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I have teamed up with an outstanding Arts membership organisation seeking to appoint their new Head of Finance on a permanent basis. This position will report directly into the Director of Finance and Operations and will manage financial controls as well as work closely with senior financial and non-financial stakeholders.

Job requirements:

• Mange all financial controls such as but not limited to statutory accounts; monthly management accounts, cash flow, organisation policies and compliance
• Business Partnering and working closely with the senior management team
• Manage the risk register and financial controls
• Support the organisation by producing budgets, and overseeing audit process
• Managing a team of 4 ensuring all things finance are accurate and on time

The Head of Finance will be a strong qualified Financial Accountant with a qualification such as ACA, ACCA, ACMA or equivalent. This role may initially be based remotely on a part time basis, so the Head of Finance may be required to work from home in an environment with high-speed broadband. A proven track record of managing a small team, financial reporting, budgets, year end audit and direct liaison with key stakeholders is a must. If you have the above background and skillset and keen to know more please apply to TPP Recruitment by sending your CV to

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Insole Court, Cardiff's most unique heritage and cultural venue is looking for a new Marketing Coordinator to reach audiences accross Wales and beyond. 

You’ll be tasked with raising public awareness of Insole Court, promoting the charity’s heritage, room hire, cultural and community activities. You’ll lead on print, social, advertising and press, and work creatively across the charity’s digital and physical platforms. 

The renewed Insole Court is both a visitor attraction and a community hub. The Stable Yard outbuildings provide community facilities and feature hireable rooms and activity spaces, a Gift Shop and the Potting Shed Café. The Mansion features dedicated interpretation and exhibition space, which tells the story of its survival and the role of the Insole family in industrial South Wales. There are also grand rooms that are hired for meetings, events and receptions. The site regularly welcomes thousands of visitors each month and is becoming a much-loved part of Cardiff’s cultural landscape.

Now in its sixth year, Insole Court is beginning an exciting new chapter, building on our past success and looking to the future. Further capital development, expansion of our services and events are all planned, as the Trust aims to take Insole Court to its full potential.

The Insole Court Trust welcomes applications from candidates from a wide range of backgrounds, experience and circumstances.

Two Temple Place is looking for a temporary fixed-term Schools Workshop Facilitator, autumn ’21-May ’22.  An exciting new post, responsible for creating and running workshops for state-funded primary schools alongside the new exhibition Body Vessel Clay: Women, Ceramics & Contemporary Art. You will have a track record in inspiring young people to create and explore, and in bringing the arts to life. We are particularly keen to hear from Global Majority candidates.

About Us

The Natural History Museum is both a world-leading science research centre and the most visited natural history museum in Europe. With a vision of a future in which both people and the planet thrive, it is uniquely positioned to be a powerful champion for balancing humanity's needs with those of the natural world.

It is custodian of one of the world's most important scientific collections comprising over 80 million objects. The scale of this collection enables researchers from all over the world to document how species have and continue to respond to environmental changes - which is vital in helping predict what might happen in the future and informing future policies and plans to help the planet.

We are at a pivotal moment in our history as we launch a new strategy setting out our role as the natural world faces increasing threats. Building on our world-leading collection, global reputation for science and as one of the world's leading visitor attractions, the NHM has ambitious plans leading up to the 150th anniversary of the opening of the Waterhouse Building in 2031, making this a truly exciting time to be part of the NHM team.

About the role

The Engagement Group is responsible for the development and delivery of the Museum's public offer and commercial income at South Kensington, NHM Tring, nationally, internationally, and digitally. As part of the Group's Resources and Planning team, the Strategic Planning Co-ordinator will play a key supporting role to the Executive Director, Engagement and Head of Resources and Planning at an exciting time of change with transformational projects across all areas of the Museum.

You will be pivotal in helping to deliver the smooth operation of key planning functions as well as contribute to big picture thinking and communications, playing a key part in ensuring that Engagement's work aligns closely with, and maximises translation of, the strategic aims set out in the Museum's new Vision and Strategy.

The role will be responsible for managing the detailed planning cycle and other key governance meetings that help Engagement to plan its work, as well as researching and developing initiatives that will help to improve the impact and communication of this work. As such it will require an eye for detail as well as a flair for thinking strategically and taking the initiative to identify and nurture new activities that will support future plans. This will also ensure that the Engagement Leadership Team has clear oversight and connectivity with cross-museum projects.

About you

You have in depth experience in a business planning environment, with the ability to identify dependencies and opportunities across different areas.

You have excellent strategic awareness, research and analytical skills, able to see the big picture and adopt a structured approach to problem solving. This is teamed with excellent writing and presentation skills, with the ability to produce succinct and timely communications. Overall, you are extremely well organised and an excellent project manager who is well prepared well ahead of time. Experience co-ordinating complex initiatives will be advantageous.

To enable you to do your best in this role, you are highly collaborative and an excellent communicator.

Closing date: Monday 4^th October

Interviews expected: Tuesday 12^th October

How to apply

If that sounds like you, please apply online on the Natural History Museum's careers portal, and provide:

• A comprehensive curriculum vitae giving details of relevant achievements in recent posts as well as your education and professional qualifications.
• A covering letter that summarises your interest in this post, providing evidence of your ability to match the criteria outlined in the person specification.

To apply, please visit and upload your CV with a covering letter, which clearly outlines how you meet our person specification.

We are proud to be partnering with a fabulous not for profit organisation based near Welwyn Garden City, Herts, to recruit their new Marketing Executive.

Do you have at least two years marketing experience and are looking for an opportunity to further develop both your creative and marketing skills?

Are you attracted by a role that offers a warm, friendly and inclusive working culture?

This role also includes the option of hybrid working, with a couple of days at home and the rest office-based, working within a beautiful Grade 1 listed building.

Within this varied role you will work closely with the Head of Marketing, taking responsibility for the creation of written and visual content to help bring their exciting products to life. You will also have primary responsibility for the design and delivery of email marketing and social media campaigns.

Main Responsibilities:
- Maintain a content marketing calendar across our blogs, emails and social media channels.
- Create and manage the set-up, scheduling, A/B testing and deployment of email campaigns through our Email Service Provider
- Manage social media channels developing a plan to grow and engage our audience.
- Design and build monthly paid social campaigns.
- Regular and ad hoc reporting of all email and social marketing activity.
- Support ad hoc activities when required to support the wider team.
- Research and write fresh online content.
- Create and edit video campaigns.

Essential:
- Minimum 2 years marketing experience.
- Experience writing copy with an eagle eye for detail.
- Experience using an Email Service Provider (Dotdigital would be preferential but not essential).
- Experience using photoshop, InDesign and/or video editing software.
- Highly motivated and enthusiastic.

Desired:
- Experience managing social media platforms.
- Knowledge and experience of using Facebook Business Manager.
- Experience working with a website CMS.
- Good understanding of SEO and web best practice.

If you would like to apply for this wonderful opportunity, please get in touch asap by forwarding your cv and we can discuss the next steps.

Charity People actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion. We match charity needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the charities we work with.

An excellent opportunity for a finance professional/bookkeeper to join the team at Norfolk's newest and thriving arts and cultural venue, in the heart of the coastal town of Wells-next-the-Sea.

We need someone to keep our financial records in top order, managing income and expenditure postings, bank reconcilliations and monthly management figures to trial balance level.

We envisage a working week of around 20 hours, with flexibility around weekly patterns of work, to fit around any external or domestic commitments. We'll need you to be in our office some of the time, but the majority could be home based, using remote access to our software systems.

You'll be contributing to the future success of our cultural charity, on a clear road to recovery after the impacts of COVID. Ideally you'd have a finance technician/AAT level 3 qualification, with at least two years' experience of bookkeeping and financial administration. Knowledge of Sage 50 would be an advantage, but knowledge of Office software, particularly Excel, is a must. 

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is one of the world’s top four botanic gardens based on the quality, breadth and depth of our science, plant collections, public engagement and education.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our growing Development division as Head of Membership. Working alongside our Director of Development, the successful candidate will increase income from individual giving and membership, a strategic priority for the organisation. With support from the team, you will manage the Membership programme, alumni relations, fundraising appeals, and other individual giving initiatives. You will also ensure a high standard of stewardship is provided to all RBGE supporters.

This is a key post within Development and applicants must have extensive knowledge of membership programmes, and fundraising theory and practice. You should also have knowledge of Annual Giving or digital fundraising, and experience of using Raiser’s Edge or another CRM database. You should be able to demonstrate a good understanding of gift aid and data protection legislation.

Full details of the post, including a job description and person specification can be downloaded from our website.

We would encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. 

Applicants should send a CV and covering letter which outlines their suitability for this vacancy  as well as complete and submit an online equal opportunities questionnaire by noon on Friday, 1 October 2021. Interviews will likely take place mid October 2021.

If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been shortlisted.

No recruitment agencies please.

The South London Gallery (SLG) is a locally, nationally and internationally recognized centre for contemporary art with an acclaimed and award-winning education programme. Founded in 1891 as a purpose-built gallery, the original site has expanded to include the Clore Studio, a flat for artists in residence, and a café (since 2010); an artist-designed garden (opened in 2016); the Fire Station (opened in 2018); and Art Block, a space for local children and families on Sceaux Gardens estate.  

Since its first expansion in 2010, the gallery has grown from welcoming 25,000 visits per year to over 150,000. The SLG is embedded in the local community with a programme that reflects art practices today, supports artists and commissions new work.   

The SLG is seeking an HR and Administration Manager to work closely with the Deputy Director. The post holder will provide HR support across the senior management team and the gallery’s line managers, providing high quality, objective and robust generalist support to ensure the SLG attracts, develops and retains great people. There will be the opportunity to work on key projects such as our health and well-being strategy and embedding our new HR technology as well as work with the Deputy Director on wider administration and policy projects. 

This is a true HR generalist role spanning all elements of the people agenda working in areas including recruitment, employee relations, coaching, training and development and employee engagement. The post-holder will lead on the ongoing development, delivery and review of the HR aspects of our diversity and inclusion policy and action plan. 

This is a new post at the SLG. While it is a stand-alone HR role the post-holder will work closely with the Deputy Director and be supported by an external HR Consultant. 

For more information and details of how to apply at the SLG website.

JOB SUMMARY
Watts Gallery Trust has an exciting opening for the new part-time (15 hours/week) role of People Adviser.  As the museum recovers from the pandemic and delivers its masterplan programme over the coming years, we are looking for someone who is flexible and enjoys working in a professional services support role in a fast-paced and changing environment. Working at the heart of a thriving cultural institution you will provide dedicated people support to the Senior Management Team. You will be an experienced HR generalist with responsibility for ensuring a compliant and efficient HR function to support the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, contracts of employment, policies and procedures, employee wellbeing, performance management, training and development, employee relations and diversity and inclusion. You will provide guidance, advice and coaching to line managers to support them in resourcing and managing their teams. This is a new role and it will involve the setting up of new processes and procedures and the selection and implementation of a new HR software system. You will work proactively to implement the HR Plan that will support the priorities and objectives of the Gallery as supported by an external HR Services supplier. 

Please review the attached Job Description for full details, including the recruitment timeline and how to apply.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Be the main point of contact for managers and staff, providing guidance, support, advice and coaching on the full range of people and HR activities: including recruitment, payroll, contracts, absence management, wellbeing, performance management, employee relations and training & development.

• Review and update HR/People policies, procedures and processes, ensuring they are fit for purpose, legally compliant and follow best practice. 

• Lead on specific HR initiatives and projects e.g. HR software implementation.

• Monitoring and reporting key HR/people matrices to support business decisions.

• Working towards a framework for a recognised people accreditation programme such as Investors in People (IIP).

• Be responsible for HR administration including recruitment administration, offer letters, contracts, DBS checks, personnel files and provision of all HR support and administration for employees and freelance contractors in liaison with the external HR services supplier and in line with General Data Protection Regulations.

• Lead and manage staff recruitment campaigns including development of role profiles, advertising, selection, offer, induction and probation.

• Set up and manage an HR software package to support the implementation of a staff database, electronic employee records, employee self-service, and absence management.

• Working closely with the Finance Manager, provide salary and pensions data and liaise with payroll on staff salaries.

• Set up and drive employee engagement initiatives.

• Support learning & development plans.

• Support the pastoral care and wellbeing of staff, liaising with the provider of the Employee Assistance Programme as required.

• Work with the Board and Staff Diversity and Inclusion working groups to create and implement plans to embed diversity and inclusion within Watts Gallery Staff teams.

• Oversee the completion of all staff appraisals, probationary and midterm reviews, and exit interviews.

• Annual Benchmarking of HR policies, employee pay and benefits.

• Manage the training budget, research training opportunities and organize organisation-wide training opportunities.

• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, as required.

pport the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, contracts of employment, policies and procedures, employee wellbeing, performance management, training and development, employee relations and diversity and inclusion. You will provide guidance, advice and coaching to line managers to support them in resourcing and managing their teams. This is a new role and it will involve the setting up of new processes and procedures and the selection and implementation of a new HR software system. You will work proactively to implement the HR Plan that will support the priorities and objectives of the Gallery as supported by an external HR Services supplier. 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Skills & Experience

• A track record of operating at an Adviser level ideally within the charitable sector.

• Generalist HR experience working at an operational level.

• Up to date knowledge of employment law and HR best practice.

• Experience of developing effective HR policies, procedures and processes.

• Ability to advise, support and coach managers on a full range of people issues, seeking support of external HR and Employment Law advice as necessary.

• Consistently high level of responsiveness, tact and diplomacy and ability to maintain confidential information.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills and confidence in dealing with a diverse group of staff, managers and stakeholders.

• Proficient IT skills, with good document preparation, records management and knowledge of HR software systems. 

• Ability to take responsibility for tasks, projects and situations and can work independently and unsupervised.

• Good judgement and decision-making skills.

Knowledge & Qualifications

• Working towards or CIPD qualified to Level 5

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively under pressure in a fast-paced and changing environment.

• Ability to problem solve, prioritise effectively and self-manage workload.

• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to anticipate requirements and plan effectively.

• A confident and effective communicator with the ability to present to a wide range of audiences.

• Comfortable working with a wide range of staff, managers and stakeholders.

• Highly organised and efficient.

• Resilient under pressure.

• A team player who enjoys supporting the effective management of a wide variety of strategic goals and tactical issues.

Watts Gallery Trust is committed to addressing inequality in the arts and ensuring equality of opportunity in employment. We consider diversity a strength and are keen to make our workforce more representative of different backgrounds and experiences. We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or minority ethnic, young, disabled, LGBTQI+, working class, or living or working in areas of socioeconomic deprivation in our region.

Communications Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your communication skills to this vibrant and growing heritage charity. The Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust is a separate entity to the SVR Holdings Company who operate and run this much-loved attraction.  The Trust’s focus is to help secure the future of the Severn Valley Railway through donations, grants, and sponsorship.  The position of Communications Manager is key to our future success, bringing to life the impact of the Trust’s work to our different audiences.

You will work closely with the Executive Director and the Fundraising Manager to create and deliver a communications strategy to dovetail with our fundraising plans.  You will be able to demonstrate your experience in achieving this at other not-for-profit organisations.

We are seeking a resourceful, proactive team player who demonstrates initiative and takes ownership and responsibility for completing and finishing tasks, including setting and achieving targets.  You will naturally identify opportunities and maximise these for the benefit of the Railway.

Overview

Post: Communications Manager, part-time

Reporting to: Executive Director

Employer: Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust

Hours: Initially 3 days per week, 22.5 hours

Salary:  £30,000 to £35,000 FTE

Primary location: Kidderminster / remote

Holiday: FTE 31 days (inclusive of Public holidays)

Main responsibilities

• Plan and deliver a coordinated and integrated communications plan to dovetail with the fundraising plan.
• Create engaging case studies on the impact of the Trust.
• Create compelling articles/publications for fundraising and engagement purposes across electronic and paper platforms.
• Review and update the website, analysing visits to the site.
• Work closely with the SVR Holdings marketing team to ensure there is a co-ordinated approach to our supporters.
• Provide bespoke updates for high value supporters.

• Take an active role in producing the organisation's social media platforms.
• Utilise technologies and channels such as e-newsletter, social media, video, blog and podcast to creatively communicate with our stakeholders and supporters.
• Create fundraising support materials
• Brief and manage external suppliers. 

• Recruit and manage volunteers to collaborate on the creation of content.
• Evaluate and report on the success of communications strategies and make recommendations for improvement 

• Develop relationships with key press to secure and grow media coverage.

Person specification: skills & experience

• Excellent writing skills.
• Creating and delivering communications strategies in a not-for-profit organisation.
• Developing and delivering communications campaigns on multiple platforms. 
• Excellent communication skills with experience in producing high quality written materials for diverse platforms and audiences. 

• Experience of using CRM systems. 
• Experience of using website management systems. 
• Experience of using email marketing software including Mailchimp. 
• Experience using social media scheduling and reporting tools.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office. 
• An existing interest in and knowledge of heritage railway would be an advantage; and a willingness to learn about heritage railway is essential.

• The ability to work independently whilst being flexible to working as part of a busy and dynamic team. 
• Experience in managing a varied and busy workload. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build relationships and motivate others. 

• Highly adaptable with a willingness to work in a way which is agile and flexible to the needs of the team and the organisation.
• Good working knowledge of SEO.
• A commitment to learning, listening and personal development.

• Motivated, reliable and professional.
• Flexible, able and willing to respond to changing priorities.
• Strong team player with collaborative working style, who enjoys individual and team working.
• Willing to participate in all activities relevant to the role.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to the principles of equality and diversity.
• A formal qualification in a marketing-related discipline

• At least three years in a similar role.

We will offer:

• Company pension.
• On-site parking.
• Travel discounts.
• Subsidised meals.
• Flexible working hours/location.

Volunteering:

The Severn Valley Railway is run by a team of 120 full-time equivalent paid staff and 1,600 volunteers, as part our commitment and recognition to our volunteers, we request that all paid staff give five volunteer days/evening to the Railway every year, this may involve supporting key events, to include Santa Specials, Halloween and the very well-received Galas.

SVR Family

The SVR Family consists of the three separate companies

1. Severn Valley Railway (Holdings) Plc (Company number 01046274) is a not-for-profit company limited by shares.  No dividend is paid to shareholders with all profit used to support the running of the Railway. It owns the infrastructure and assets of the SVR, employs the paid staff, and is responsible for the governance, operation, finance, planning, customer service and management of the SVR.

2. Severn Valley Railway Company Limited, (Company number 00906842), a company limited by guarantee, supported by a paid membership of 12,500 members and provides volunteer staff who assist in the operation of the Railway from a working volunteer membership pool of 1,700.

3. Severn Valley Railway Charitable Trust Limited, a company limited by guarantee (Company Reg, No.04341280) Registered with the Charity Commission (Reg.No.1092723). The focus of the SVR Charitable Trust is to generate funds:

• To enhance, maintain and restore SVR rolling stock and infrastructure.
• To provide educational and interpretive displays for the SVR
• To provide educational and heritage skill training used in the restoration, repair, and operation of the SVR.

It also owns some rolling stock used on the SVR and employs its own paid staff and volunteers.

Our Staff

Volunteering

The Severn Valley Railway is run by a team of 150 full-time equivalent paid staff and 1,700 volunteers.  As part our commitment and recognition to our volunteers, we request that all paid staff give five volunteer days to the Railway every year, this may involve supporting key events, to include Santa Specials, Halloween, and Gala’s.

Our Objective

SVR is recognised as an outstanding visitor attraction, with great days out and inspiring events, all with consistently high standards of customer service. SVR provides an authentic Heritage Railway experience where you can let your senses take you on a journey through history, with learning opportunities in abundance.

The organisations to support this are professionally led, values-based, and commercially strong. While it may be old on the outside, on the inside, SVR uses 21st century technology to run its activities effectively. It is able to recruit, train and retain the Staff and Volunteers it needs, and brings in the wide range of Financial and other support required to develop further. SVR is known for having good and enduring relationships with its stakeholders, from the diverse local communities in which it sits, to the Loco and Rolling stock owners, the Regulators and Industry partners

On a day-to-day basis the 3 key areas of Management focus for SVR are Safety, People and Heritage. In addition, SVR has an industry-leading approach to the issue of Sustainability.