We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and organised individual to this exciting new role of Marketing + Comms Assistant.
As a grassroots community music venue, Future Yard proudly hosts a varied live music programme across two spaces (280-capacity indoor Live Room and 600-capacity external space), alongside a range of skills and training opportunities. Our live programme is our heart, our calling card and our reason for being. Ensuring that all of these shows are promoted with warmth and passion, and that audiences can efficiently discover them, is essential to achieving our mission – that music can change the world.
In this exciting new entry role, you will be closely linked to the live events programme, supporting the delivery of marketing campaigns that aim to increase awareness and grow audiences. You will assist with the sales, announcement and ticketing requirements for all Future Yard events, underpinning the promotional work done by the Marketing + Comms team - which you will be vital to. This includes overseeing all of our show announcements, managing ticketing platforms, creating and scheduling content for online and offline promo, and generally ensuring that Future Yard's event communications are timely, accurate and engaging.
This is a fantastic opportunity to put your passion for live events to use, and to develop your skills and experience as part of a supportive and creative team. You will work closely with the Live Marketing Officer and Marketing Manager to plan and deliver engaging campaigns, helping to drive audience attendance and engagement across all of Future Yard's live events, and occasionally on other aspects of Future Yard's programming.
We don't expect you to know everything already — we're looking for someone with great communication skills, a keen eye for detail, a love of promoting music and a willingness to learn. Some experience with social media, design tools (like Canva or Adobe) or ticketing platforms would be great, but not essential.
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This is a unique opportunity to join the team at one of the UK's most exciting new music organisations. Since fully opening in the summer of 2021, we have played host to artists such as Nadine Shah, Anna Calvi, Gruff Rhys, OMD, Doves, Black Country New Road, Everything Everything, English Teacher, The Zutons, Nubiyan Twist, Shame, Melt Yourself Down, Dry Cleaning, The Coral, Bodega and many more, with a programme encompassing the best in contemporary alternative, jazz, electronic and experimental music.
Future Yard is committed to providing a range of pathways for local young people to develop the skills needed to embark on careers within the live music industry.
As a member of the Future Yard family you will benefit from a range of bonuses, including: free entry to all Future Yard shows, training and social events, our cycle to work scheme, paid training, ongoing development opportunities and a brilliant range of staff discounts.
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THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-starting individual at the start of their career to undertake this role. Ideally you will have some knowledge of marketing or music venues, although this is not essential. A love and knowledge of music is key.
We are particularly looking for an individual who shares Future Yard's values and is/has:
* A keen eye for design and detail, with basic experience of Canva or Adobe Creative Suite desirable
* Excellent communication skills and an ability to brilliantly articulate a love of music
* A good understanding of social media and digital content creation
* An understanding of the live music landscape and a desire to learn more
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your time effectively and meet deadlines
* The ability to work accurately and confidently with data
* Great team working skills, flexibility and an appetite to continually develop
* A valid driving licence and access to a car would be desirable, but not essential
* You will be a well organised, disciplined self-starter
Applications must be made via an application form (which will be sent to you), with an opportunity to upload a CV and personal statement detailing how you are the perfect fit for the role. Please take care to address all aspects of the role profile (as described above) in your covering letter.
If your application is successful, you will be invited for an interview. Interviews will be in person and will take place on either 15th or 16th October.
The deadline for applications is midnight on Monday 6th October 2025.
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Future Yard was established with the aim of creating a transformational live music venue for the people of Birkenhead, Wirral and Merseyside. We're passionate about the power of music and the positive impact a high-quality community music venue can have on people's lives. Future Yard is at the heart of the regeneration vision for Birkenhead.
Future Yard is a non-profit, Community Interest Company. We run a range of acclaimed training, artist development and community programmes alongside our live events, as detailed in our recent Annual Report. We are keen to work with people who share our vision of a dynamic community music venue and are driven to deliver excellence.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £26,208.00 per year
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Work Location: In person