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Marketing and Communications Assistant  

Salary: £17,821.44 (FTE £21,719.88)

Hours: 32 hours per week initially, to be worked Mon-Fri. The post holder may occasionally be asked to work evenings, weekends and out of work hours to assist with marketing activities.

Start date: 7 June 2021 (dependant on the successful applicant’s availability)

 

Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust is an independent charity that runs Newcastle Theatre Royal.  The 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 winner of the Most Welcoming Theatre, North East award, we are committed to giving the highest quality of welcome and of service to everyone, on-stage and off.

 

Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust invites applications for a Marketing and Communications Assistant who will work under the direction of the Marketing Officer, assisting with all aspects of marketing for the Theatre Royal.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience:

  • Awareness of general marketing functions and its impact in a business.
  • Willingness to manage incoming / outgoing marketing materials and undertake daily distribution.
  • Confident across all social media platforms and in creating content.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication.
  • Able to display confidence when dealing with stakeholders to promote the business.
  • Good knowledge of IT systems, including Outlook and Excel.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • The skill and ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Experience of dealing with and building relationships with a diverse range of people.
  • Motivated, enthusiastic with a positive and friendly attitude with a willingness to undertake less glamorous elements of the marketing mix.
  • Evidence of a flexible, proactive approach with a professional manner.
  • Demonstration of administrative experience including using Excel.
  • Educated to at least GCSE in English and Mathematics.

How To Apply:

If you are interested in applying please complete the application form by referring to the job description provided as guidance and return to Deb Dovinson at recruitment@theatreroyal.co.uk

Closing date for interested applicants: 12.00 (noon) Tuesday, 4 May 2021

Interview date: Wednesday, 12 May 2021 (via zoom)

 

APPLICATION FORM

JOB DESCRIPTION – Marketing and Communications Assistant (Apr 21)

PERSON SPECIFICATION – Marketing and Communications Assistant (Apr 21)

Please note that if external applicants have not received a response to your application within 5 days of the closing date, you have not progressed to interview stage.  Please do not let this deter you from applying for other positions which may arise in the future.