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We are looking for a Marketing Coordinator to promote our work and communicate with a broad range of audiences and stakeholders, engaging people in our space and programme. The Marketing Coordinator will support delivery across all aspects of our marketing, audience development and communications.
Salary: £21,500 pro rata
Hours: Part time role, 2 days a week (equivalent to 16 hours)
Start date: January 2022 or as soon as possible
Deadline: Thursday 11 November, 12 noon
We are looking for a Marketing Coordinator to support delivery across all aspects of our marketing, audience development and communications and who will think creatively about new ways to reach audiences on and offline.
The NewBridge Project has an active and varied programme and offer, which includes an ambitious programme of exhibitions and projects, 3 strands of artist development, a bookshop, studio and making spaces, a youth programme and other varied events and activity. As such, the Marketing Coordinator will work closely with the whole team to ensure we are communicating everything we do to new and existing audiences.
This role also comes at a key time following our recent relocation to The Shieldfield Centre. We want to engage those in the locality where we are based, as well as wider audiences and the creative community, to ensure that our space is a welcoming space and resource for all.
You will play an important role in communicating what we do, and in building NewBridge’s identity and reputation to local, national, and international audiences. We’re keen to to ensure we can retain and build upon our reputation in a way that reflects the organisation, its values and programme.
We are looking for someone who has skills and experience in a variety of approaches to marketing and engagement and is prepared to work innovatively and responsively and to try new methods. You will be very organised, able to juggle multiple tasks, and work well within a team.
The NewBridge Project seeks to be an inclusive organisation, and we want to ensure that all aspects of our work reflect diversity and support equality of opportunity.
We encourage applications to complete our Equal Opportunities and Diversity Monitoring Form which helps us to to determine the effectiveness of our Equal Opportunities Policy, and Equality and Diversity Action Plan. Your responses will be treated with full confidentiality, and if there are any questions you would rather not answer, then just tick ‘prefer not to say’ or skip to the next question.
How to Apply
All applications must be sent to applications@thenewbridgeproject.com with the subject heading Marketing Coordinator Application.
Please read the job pack carefully before applying (download above) – the job description and skills outlined should help you to make a strong application.
We have a number of different ways to apply for this role. You can do this through:
If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, then please contact us directly so we can discuss how to support you in your application.
Selection process
Applications will be assessed by at least two members of the NewBridge team and Board and we assess applications using a matrix based on the answers given in your statement or audio/video application. Further details can be found in the job pack
Equal Opportunities & Diversity Monitoring information may be taken into account at final shortlisting stage to help us achieve our diversity and inclusion goals. This is part of our commitment to taking positive action to achieve equality of opportunity throughout our recruitment process.
Interview
Interviews will be held on Monday 22 or Tuesday 23 November. Please indicate in your application if you cannot make either of these dates.
If you are shortlisted for interview, we will contact you via telephone or email, giving full details of the time, date and who you will be meeting at interview. We will be holding all interviews in line with current COVID requirements. More details will be provided closer to the time.
We will also provide you with the main questions you will be asked in advance, though we may ask some follow up questions during the interview.
Getting in touch
If you’re thinking of applying for the role but still have some questions, we are holding an Online Open Day on the afternoon of Wednesday 3rd November, where you can sign up to have a short chat with Director Rebecca Huggan about the role. Please sign up for a slot here.
Once your appointment is confirmed we will email you a zoom link, or we will request a phone number to reach you by telephone if you’d prefer.
We are also happy to answer written questions via email, please send your query to applications@thenewbridgeproject.com with the subject heading Marketing Coordinator Query. Please don’t leave it too late with any questions though, so we can make sure we have time to get back to you.
The NewBridge Project is supported by Arts Council England, Newcastle Culture Investment Fund, Newcastle University’s Institute for Creative Arts Practice and the North of Tyne Combined Authority.
