Head of Marketing & Communications

Are you passionate about good design? Does bad brand execution make your skin crawl? Can you inspire? Do you care about the design of our cities and want a job with purpose?

Download the application pack below.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We seek an exceptional individual to lead our marketing & communications activity. As Head of Marketing & Communications you will lead our inspirational brand & drive the growth of our services, audiences & cross-sector relationships. You will have a strategic head, an eye for design, excellent copy-writing skills, a strong understanding of digital & great networks.

You will be self-driven with entrepreneurial flair & a nose for where to invest time & money to deliver impact.  You will be full of creative ideas that translate into actionable, measurable, results-driven campaigns. Design West has been through an exciting transformation, tripling in turnover, growing audiences & creating our new venue for design & placemaking on Bristol Harbourside (find our more about us in the application pack). You will play a large part in the next stage of our evolution. We’re a hands-on, energetic small team who focus on impact, we’re looking for someone with a can-do collaborative attitude to power our next phase.

ROLE SUMMARY

• Job Title: Head of Marketing & Communications
• Employment Basis: 37.5 hrs/wk (full time). 0.8 FTE considered on a pro-rata basis.
• Salary: £38,000 – £40,000
• Employer: Design West
• Location of Post: Design West, 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol, BS1 4QA
• Reporting to: Director
• Period: Permanent

Apply

Please provide us with a current CV & a letter of application outlining your interest in & suitability for the role. Please refer specifically to the Responsibilities & Person Specification, ensuring your letter is no longer than three pages. Address your letter to the Director. Please provide evidence of your work.

This role is based at the Design West venue. We have found that being together as a small team is important to our culture, creativity & success as a charity.

EMAIL applications to anna.rutherford@designwest.org.uk

DEADLINE: All applications must be received by 9am on Fri 7 July

START DATE: ASAP exact start date to be negotiated with the successful candidate. 

INTERVIEWS: Anticipated Interview Date: Tue 11 July