marketing Solihull, England
Job description
We are delighted to be able to offer an exciting and rare opportunity for a Marketing Manager to join the Cultural Services team in Solihull, with responsibility for leading a team promoting the Core, its Theatre, the Libraries network and cultural development work throughout the Borough.
The venue
The Core is a thriving multi-purpose venue and flagship community building in Solihull’s town centre.
The Core Theatre is at the heart of the venue comprising a 336-seat raked theatre with a smaller multi-use Studio and a gallery. With over 67,000 tickets sold for over 250 performances each year, a busy programme of weekly classes, activities and exhibitions, plus its own highly regarded Encore Café Bar, the venue is key to the cultural landscape of Solihull and the wider area.
Introduced in 2023 the new Core Creatives also provides space for professional artists to develop their work and practice supporting Solihull’s cultural community at this vibrant venue.
The Core Library is the flagship in a network of thirteen libraries providing local library services throughout Solihull. From books, study spaces, local heritage and information services, our libraries are a focal point of their communities.
The role and key requirements
As Marketing Manager – Culture, you will manage the Marketing and Box Office team for the Core Theatre and have responsibility for the promotion of the cultural programme and resources at the Core and across Solihull. You will develop marketing plans and campaigns on all platforms. This will include managing the social media output, overseeing the production of seasonal brochure and other promotional material and the venue’s on-line presence.
For further details please visit www.thecoretheatresolihull.co.uk
To be successful in this role you will be an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual who has developed their marketing expertise and knowledge in a professional theatre, events, or similar environment. Confident in the use of IT, you will have knowledge of Box Office/ticketing systems and their marketing potential. You will have experience of staff management with the ability to lead, motivate and develop the Box Office and Marketing team. Communication and inter-personal skills will also be one of your key strengths, able to identify, engage and work effectively and collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders, across multiple services and platforms.
The offer
In return, we offer the opportunity to develop your marketing experience and expertise, ideas and skills within a friendly, welcoming and dynamic environment and alongside a team of passionate, experienced and skilled professionals. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to positive and high-profile events and initiatives, key to supporting Solihull’s cultural development.
As an employee of Solihull Council, you will benefit from a competitive salary, a range of flexible working options, an extensive wellbeing offer, as well as attractive staff benefits including generous leave entitlement, staff discounts and access to the Local Government pension scheme.
Closes: 3rd July 2023
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £33,820.00-£39,493.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Weekend availability
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Solihull, B91 3RG
Reference ID: SOL5433
About Solihull MBC
CEO: Stuart Davis
Revenue: $100 to $500 million (USD)
Size: 5001 to 10000 Employees
Type: Company - Public
Website: www.solihull.gov.uk
