Reports to: Head of Marketing and Commercial Operations Location: Aerospace Bristol. Some weekend and occasional evening work will also be required.
Job Type: Permanent
Part-time applicants welcomed – final salary will be dependent on agreed hours.
Aerospace Bristol is an award-winning museum and a place of inspiration, learning, and exploration. As we bring to life the past, present, and future of aerospace, we’re also building an inclusive, forward-thinking organisation that reflects and celebrates the diversity of our community. The Marketing and Communications Manager plays a key role in the planning and delivery of strategic, ambitious and creative marketing campaigns and communications.
This is a collaborative and purpose-driven role that welcomes creative thinkers from all backgrounds. We encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of underrepresented communities or non-traditional routes into the fundraising sector.
We welcome applicants with transferable skills from related sectors or community-led funding roles.
We welcome applicants with experience gained through varied or non-traditional routes, and from groups currently underrepresented in the marketing and cultural sectors.
Strategic communications: Work with the Head of Marketing & Commercial Operations and external agencies to understand and engage with the museum’s strategy and translate this into an effective communications plan targeting the full range of audiences.
Strategic marketing: Work with the Head of Marketing & Commercial Operations and external agencies to develop and implement marketing strategies that increase awareness, engagement and support for the organisation and meet commercial targets.
Build and maintain effective agency relationships, coordinating projects and campaigns in partnership with external agencies in line with the marketing and communications plans.
Brand management: Along with the Head of Marketing & Commercial Operations and external agencies, take a leading role in owning and developing the museum’s brand identity. Ensure all activities are on brand and implemented consistently.
Content creation: Working with agencies, create compelling and engaging content for various channels, including the website, social media, email campaigns, newsletters, press releases, and marketing collateral.
Collaborate with designers to create visually appealing marketing materials. Work with templates using software such as InDesign and/or Canva to deliver basic design tasks.
Social media management: Manage and grow the museum's social media presence across platforms through frequent publishing of quality content. Creating and curating content, and reporting engagement and metrics.
Collaborate with the external communications agency to cultivate relationships with media outlets and manage media inquiries, press releases, and pitching stories.
Event promotion: Develop marketing plans for events and programs, including fundraisers, workshops, visitor programming, and awareness campaigns.
Website management: Ensure the website is up-to-date, user-friendly, compliant with data protection legislation, and aligned with brand guidelines.
Monitor and analyse the performance of marketing and communication campaigns, the website and social media providing regular reports and recommendations for improvement. Work with the Head of Marketing & Commercial Operations to enhance audience understanding through research, surveys and effective use of CRM.
Engage with donors, volunteers, partners and the community to foster positive relationships, inform communications, and support the museum's mission.
Budget management: Manage the marketing and communications budget effectively, making informed decisions to optimise resources.
Creative and strategic thinker with a passion for storytelling
Exceptional communication skills
Data and insights led approach
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and spotting opportunities for innovation
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences – particularly those who are underrepresented in the heritage and cultural sectors.