Marketing Manager
Winchester Science Centre Closing date: Mon, 09 Mar 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
We are seeking a creative, skilled and values-driven Marketing Manager to plan and deliver impactful insight-led marketing campaigns that support our charitable mission and grow diverse audiences.
This is a new role in the Commercial Operations team, designed to promote Winchester Science Centre. It is a pivotal creative role that is responsible for producing dynamic, audience-led campaigns that reflect the vibrancy, ambition and inclusivity of our offer, and engages existing and new audiences to visit.
Working closely with the Head of Audiences, Marketing Officer and Digital Content and Brand Producer, you will lead integrated campaigns that promote general admissions, exhibitions, events, school's visits and corporate offers.
This role is central to delivering our audience-led approach, ensuring that marketing activity is informed by audience insight, inclusive in its reach, and focused on public benefit as well as visitor growth. Using storytelling in ways that excite and inspire. Ensuring everything we share is bold, inclusive, science-rich and unmistakably Winchester Science Centre.
As part of the wider Commercial Operations team, led by the Chief Operating Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering our annual marketing plan, supporting our ambitious strategy and the growth of our Charity. With a strong focus on compelling storytelling and audience engagement, you will help us reach and connect with key audiences, including families, educators, corporates, and more.
At a time of exciting growth for the organisation - including the launch of major new experiences and a bold reimagining of our public offer and events programme - this role will ensure that our marketing campaigns are as engaging, imaginative and curiosity-driven as the experience on site. It's a chance to shape how we build deeper connections with our audiences and inspire the next generation of curious minds.
Job Requirements
Campaign Planning & Delivery
- Plan, manage and deliver multi-channel marketing campaigns, for all aspects of the business. Whether that's our general admissions, events, corporate or schools offers.
- Lead campaigns from brief through to delivery, evaluation and shared learning
- Ensure campaigns are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with our organisational and charitable objectives
- Champion audience-first thinking across marketing activity and internal discussions
- Support the organisation's commitment to inclusion by developing campaigns that reach and resonate with diverse audiences.
Channels & Content
- Ensure all campaign activity reflects the organisation's brand, tone of voice and accessibility standards
- Understanding of what makes a campaign compelling and how to brief creative teams effectively.
- With the Marketing team, deliver campaigns across digital, social, email, outdoor, partnerships and other appropriate channels
- Work collaboratively with internal te
Job Responsibilities
Skills & Experience Required
- Strong understanding of digital marketing strategies and tools
- Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills
- Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate organisational goals into clear campaign objectives, messaging, and KPIs.
- Significant hands-on experience creating marketing campaigns across various channels.
- Proven track record of craft engaging and persuasive copy tailored to different audiences and communication platforms.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the confidence to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders, both internal and external.
- Highly accurate and well-organised with good time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines.
- Capable of analysing and interpreting data to optimise marketing strategies and drive informed decision-making.
- A strong understanding of brand, tone of voice, and audience behaviour in a cultural or visitor attraction context.
- A deep understanding of d
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Marketing Manager
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Charity
- Role: Marketing & Digital
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 09 Mar 2026
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Location:
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Job: Marketing Manager
Job: Marketing Manager
Organisation: Winchester Science Centre
Postcode: so21 1hz
How to Apply
Ready to Apply?
Click here to visit our recruitment webpage. https://www.wonderseekers.charity/vacancies When you’re ready, please submit your application through our recruitment portal here for this vacancy.
You’ll be asked to share your contact details and answer a few short questions so we can get to know you better. Keep your responses clear and concise - this is your chance to really shine! After that, you’ll upload your cover letter and CV.
We’re always happy to chat about the role before you apply - just reach out using the details below.
If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We want to make sure the process works for you.
- Contact name: Laura Ollis
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Winchester Science Centre
Wonderseekers (the Charity behind Winchester Science Centre) strives to engage all children with science so they can live happier, healthier and more sustainable lives and contribute to improving life on Earth. The Charity runs Winchester Science Centre - a vibrant, hands-on experience for young children. Promising an exciting day out for families, with curriculum-linked trips for schools and an evening events programme, the Science Centre welcomes over 170,000 visitors every year.