Head of Marketing and Communications

Closing date: Mon 3 Feb
We’re looking for a senior arts Marketing and Communications professional to help us tell our extraordinary story, connect with audiences, increase our reach and maximise ticket revenue.

This is an exciting time to join Theatre by the Lake, as we continue to develop our artistic vision as Cumbria’s producing theatre with renewed focus. We have recently undergone a major rebrand, revitalising and repositioning the way we present ourselves externally. We are growing our audience base and strengthening our ties into the local community.

The Head of Marketing and Communications will play a pivotal role in implementing our emerging brand and audience strategies. They will shape our public profile and celebrate our impact. Adopting a data-informed and dynamic approach to Marketing, they will increase our understanding of audience behaviour to develop customer relationships and drive sales.

As Head of Department, they will lead, inspire and develop a passionate team, and make a significant contribution to wider organisational culture and success as a member of the Senior Management Team

If you would like an informal and confidential conversation about the role prior to applying please let us know by contacting Simon Stephens at simon.stephens@theatrebythelake.com

Other information

Recruitment Pack and Equal Opportunity Form available to download below.

Application Process

If you think that this is the next role for you and you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, then please send your CV with a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role along with a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to jobs@theatrebythelake.com

We’re committed to diversity and creating an accessible recruitment process.  So, whilst we’re taking applications by CV, if this process doesn’t work for you then please let us know and we’ll happily consider an alternative such as a video application.  You can contact us at jobs@theatrebylake.com to discuss.

Closing Date

The closing date for application is 10am on Monday 3 February

Online interviews will take place during the week commencing 10 February.

In-person second interviews for select candidates will take place in Keswick during the week commencing 17 February.

Terms and conditions

  • Salary – £40,000
  • Hours – Full time 40 hours
  • Type of Contract – Permanent
  • Holiday Entitlement – 31 Days per annum (including Bank Holidays) plus Christmas Day
  • Pension – 5% Employee Pension contribution and 3% Employer Pension Contribution