Overall Purpose
The Whitworth is one of the UK’s leading university art galleries, renowned for its national and international programmes and social impact.
Job Summary
We are looking to recruit a Maternity Cover Digital Commerce Administrator to join our commercial team and support the running of the gallery shop both in store and online. The Commercial Team at the Whitworth is responsible for income generation. Reporting to the Head of Retail, Buying & Product Development, you will support the retail team with administration, stock management, and product development. Strong organisational and software skills are essential.
Key Responsibilities
* Optimise the online shop.
* Manage digital marketing including social media, paid ads, and CRM systems.
* Create engaging content for product launches and exhibitions.
* Enhance customer engagement, help drive revenue growth, and contribute to the Whitworth’s expanding commercial enterprise.
Benefits
* Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
* Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
* Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
* Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers
Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Working Arrangements
Our university is positive about flexible working. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Recruitment Process
Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application. Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies. Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to people.talent@manchester.ac.uk. Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Visa and Sponsorship
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.
Contact Information
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Emma Gittins
Email: emma.gittins@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
Technical support:
https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
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