Marketing and Communications Manager
Cambridge City Council
Overview
We are looking for a motivated marketing professional with a passion for the Creative and Cultural Industries who thrives on delivering multiple campaigns for projects and events for a wide range of managers, and understands our values and focus for the City and our audiences.
The Marketing and Communications Manager leads the team responsible for all marketing, communications, fundraising, and audience development activity across the Cultural Services team for Cambridge City Council. This includes Cambridge Corn Exchange and Guildhalls, the City Events Programme, and Creative Partnerships as well as a supportive role for the Cambridge Folk Festival.
The role plays a key part in shaping how these events and initiatives are presented to the public, ensuring they reach diverse audiences and contribute to the city’s cultural life. The postholder will lead the team on press, PR and the development of sponsor relations.
Working closely with colleagues across the Cultural Services team, the position will develop and deliver marketing strategies for a wide range of live events and programmes, attract new audiences, and maintain engagement with existing ones. The role also involves leading, motivating, and supporting a small team, managing external agencies where needed, and contributing to wider organisational planning and evaluation.
What we can offer
* A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
* Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
* Additional Voluntary Contribution (Shared AVC) Scheme
* Agile and Flexible working
* Annual leave purchasing scheme
* Annually negotiated pay and award progression
* Confidential advice and support via an Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Family friendly policies
* Flexible Bank Holidays
* Free swimming at CCC swimming pools
* Generous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time)
* Gym Membership salary sacrifice scheme
* Home & Electronics salary sacrifice scheme
* Lifestyle Savings with over 750 discounts from the UK’s leading retailers, restaurants, supermarkets, attractions and more
* Professional Membership Fees paid for, dependent on role
* Relocation Assistance may be payable in approved cases
* Staff reward and recognition framework - including annual staff awards ceremony
* Subsidy for public transport
* Your Care dynamic wellbeing platform
Working Pattern
This is a full‑time role for 37 hours per week. Monday to Friday with occasional weekend events. Flexible – working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home. You will be able to balance your work location accordingly.
Contract
Permanent
Salary
£41,771 - £47,181 per annum (City Pay Band 6), pro rata for part time.
Location
Flexible – working in Cambridge on site or at one of our offices or working from home.
More Information
You can click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits, Working for the Council, our Values & Behaviours, Equality & Diversity in Recruitment or Our People & Culture Strategy. If you would like an informal chat, please contact Frances Alderton via Mary Ward on Mary.ward@cambridge.gov.uk.
Application Process
To be considered for this role, please click “Apply Online” and submit an application. If you are an internal candidate you can apply by logging in to your Employee Self‑Serve and accessing the “Useful Links” and click on “CCC Job Opportunities”.
Equal Opportunity
Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Details
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Marketing and Sales
* Industry: Government Administration
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