Marketing and Communications Executive
Salary: CIRCA £30,000 PA
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) permanent
The International Centre for Life is a thriving science hub in the heart of Newcastle. Its purpose is to inspire everyone to explore and enjoy science and to provide a world class science hub where life enhancing engagement, research and clinical treatment can thrive. Life is home to NHS clinics as well as scientists and researchers from Newcastle University. Life Science Centre is at the heart of this ‘circle of science’ and aspires to be most accessible and inclusive visitor attraction in the UK. It has an international reputation for its work in sensory engagement.
Life has an exciting opportunity for a creative and experienced marketing and communications professional to join our small, passionate team to make a big difference. You will be creating and implementing exciting plans to help us increase brand awareness and audience engagement and, crucially, increase footfall to the science centre.
Customer focussed, energetic and brimming with ideas, you will be a self-starter and a team player with a strong creative flair and a positive attitude. You will have a minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in a related role, preferably in the tourism/cultural sector.
You will have a strong attention to detail with a proven track record in managing multiple projects and deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Key duties include overseeing the production of all print including leaflets, posters and signage as well as collateral required for advertising, socials and website (working with external designers and printers); and crafting, editing and proofreading content across channels - including listings, marketing materials, web content and email marketing.
The role is predominantly office based. Life is a welcoming and friendly place to work. We offer a range of benefits to support your wellbeing, including access to wellbeing initiatives, an Employee Assistance Programme, a health cash plan with a 24/7 GP service line, and discounted car parking in the centre of Newcastle.
The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check. Details of our DBS policy are available on request. For further information regarding this post, please refer to the job description and person specification on our website.
To apply for this vacancy, please complete the online application form which can be accessed from our website at https://www.life.org.uk/join-the-team/ by midday Thursday 11 September.
Please note, if you have previously applied for this role, there is no need to submit another application.
Interview dates: 25 September 2025
The International Centre for Life is an equal opportunities employer and is accredited with the Equality Standard Gold Award. Life has achieved Continuing Excellence accreditation under the North East Better Health at Work Scheme.
Registered Charity Number: 1059607
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