Marketing Manager

We are looking for an outstanding Marketing Manager with relevant experience in the heritage and cultural sector to lead and manage all marketing and communications activity for the University Museums and Special Collections Service (UMASCS) including digital engagement. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic team to build on recent award-winning success in engaging with diverse local, national and international audiences. You will play a critical role in increasing our reach by developing impactful, cost effective, communication strategies and campaigns to promote the work of the Museum of English Rural Life (MERL), its library and archive, Special Collections and the University Art Collection.  You will have :  Knowledge of visitor attraction and cultural sector marketing Experience of developing creative marketing solutions, ideally within the museums, collections or cultural sector Experience of operating effectively within a team and/or building effective relationships with a diverse range of people Passion for engaging new audiences in the heritage and cultural sector Please see the job description and personal specification for further details. Interviews will be held: 24 July 2024Informal Contact Details:  Contact Name Isabel HughesContact Job Title Associate Director - Curatorial and Public EngagementContact Email address i.m.hughes@reading.ac.ukBy reference to the applicable SOC code for this role, sponsorship may be possible under the Skilled Worker Route.  Applicants wishing to consider the SWR must ensure that they are able to meet the points requirement before applying. There is further information about this on the UK Visas and Immigration Website.The University is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce, supports the gender equality Athena SWAN Charter and the Race Equality Charter, and champions LGBT+ equality. Applications for job-share, part-time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.