An exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the development and delivery of Lewisham Borough of Culture 2021.
Deadline for applications: 22nd March 2020
Open Until:
Posted: 03/10/2020
Aims of role:
- To work with stakeholders to develop an exceptional communications plan for Lewishams London Borough of Culture year 2021.
- To deliver the communications plan through a mix of external PR/media partner, directly managed activity, working with internal colleagues, external cultural partners, GLA and other regional organisations and grass roots organisations.
- To manage the Lewisham Borough of Culture 2021 brand and identify commercial income generation opportunities. To manage allocated budgets.
What were looking for
We are looking for an individual who is a team player and who has:
Substantial experience of creative marketing and communications across multiple artforms, ideally within a festival context.
Experience of developing strategic approaches to communications taking into account political, social and environmental contexts.
Substantial digital marketing and social networking experience
Knowledge of approaches to increasing participation within the cultural sector.
Ability to inspire staff, colleagues and partners to work together with available resources and deliver results.
Credibility that inspires confidence of colleagues, partners and stakeholders.
In return, well offer excellent development opportunities, plus a range of benefits that includes a career average pension scheme, flexible working and the opportunity to make a real difference to our local community.
Job type: full-time 35 hours
Closing date: Sunday 22 March 2020
Contract Type: Temporary, 22 Months
Salary: £47,274 – £49,203 pa (PO6)
Further information
For an informal discussion, please contact Andy Thomas on 020 8314 9996 or at andy.thomas@lewisham.gov.uk
We value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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