Marketing Officer

£34,483 up to £37,924 inclusive annual salary [pro rata for part-time role] + up to 19.7% employer

pension contribution

Two year fixed-term contract (until 31 March 2026)

Full-time (37 hours per week)

Location: Flexible working options

Post No: P2081

St Albans is a unique English Cathedral City with a colourful history which can be seen in the Roman remains and variety of beautiful architecture, heritage sites and conservation areas. Set within green belt, off the M25, A1M and M1, the District includes a cathedral, historic city centre and charming villages. St Albans Museums runs several sites including Verulamium Museum, the 15^th century Clock Tower and the new St Albans Museum + Gallery, at the heart of the city centre.

St Albans Museums runs several museum and heritage sites including Verulamium Museum, the 15^th century Clock Tower and the new St Albans Museum + Gallery, at the heart of the city centre. Our museum service successfully secured funding from Arts Council England as part of the National Portfolio Organisation programme to deliver activity between April 2023 – March 2026.

In this post, you will be developing and delivering ambitious marketing campaigns that grow St Albans Museums’ profile to deliver against its targets. You will also lead marketing analysis and the planning and delivery of campaigns to support St Albans Museums’ delivery of events and exhibitions. You will be our brand ambassador, ensuring the integrity of St Albans Museums’ brand, and also liaise with PR agencies and press and contribute to the development of local and national campaigns.

Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will have of previous experience of developing and implementing marketing plans and delivering marketing campaigns across different platforms and collateral (e.g. print, digital, online, social and e-marketing). Knowledge of market research and data capture techniques and data analytics is also required.

St Albans Museums is open to all and as an organisation we are committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We particularly welcome applications from candidates that are under-represented in the museums and heritage sector, including black and minority ethnic candidates, candidates from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, and/or candidates with a disability.

In addition to working within a great team and a comprehensive salary you will have access to:

• 26.5 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme with up to 19.7% employer pension contribution
• Flexible working options 
• Staff Parking Permit
• Reimbursement of professional fees
• Comprehensive management development and training
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
• Leisure and travel discounts

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.

For an informal discussion, please contact Eleanor Payne, Commercial Services Manager, at eleanor.payne@stalbans.gov.uk

For full details visit  our website via the button belowor telephone (01727) 819251 stating your details and the post reference number.

Closing date for applications: 21 January 2024.

Interviews are scheduled for: 5 February 2024.

Please note the interview panel has been set for the above date and therefore we would appreciate all prospective candidate to bear that in mind upon applying and keep the date free. Interviews can be conducted in person or hybrid to ensure accessibility for all attendees; format can be discussed and confirmed upon invitation to interview.