Overview
Reference: CCC00491
Description: 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. They will oversee all communications activity, including press, PR, digital content, and brand identity, while supporting fundraising and partnership initiatives that enhance the reach and impact of cultural programmes. 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
Hours: This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.
Although the role is advertised as full time, if you believe you have the skills and experience to join us and would like to discuss different working patterns, please do get in touch.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday with occasional weekend events
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £41,771 – £47,181 per annum (City Pay Band 6), pro rata for part time.
Location: This is 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.
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 (ESS) and access the ‘Useful Links’ (top right of the dashboard, under the person icon) and click on ‘CCC Job Opportunities’.
Cambridge City Council is an Equal Opportunity employer and embraces diversity, creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Salary: *GBP*41,771 – *GBP*47,181 per annum (City Pay Band 6), pro rata for part time.
Package:
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
