Communications Manager
Word Up North Closing date: Sun, 19 Apr 2026
- Part time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Communications Manager will research, devise, and deliver marketing, communications and audience development plans for the organisation and its activities. They will be responsible for planning and executing engaging, creative campaigns that achieve organisational targets for income generation, audience reach, press coverage and stakeholder satisfaction.
This position will also support income generation through box office, memberships, donations and advertising.
The role is being offered on two-year fixed-term basis initially (until 31 March 2028), with an option for the contract to be extended if organisational goals are achieved.
For the full job description, please visit our website.
Job Requirements
Min 2 years' experience in a similar communications role, ideally in an arts setting.
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, including good grammar.
Strong creative, copywriting and editorial skills, with a proven ability to create and adapt content and copy to fit a target audience.
Outstanding attention to detail.
Excellent IT proficiency with knowledge of Microsoft Office, Email Marketing Platforms, WordPress and Ticketing CRM systems.
Proficient in use of graphic design software (e.g. Canva, Adobe Create Cloud) to create digital marketing content, presentations, print material and other visual content.
Knowledge and understanding of social media platforms and how to effectively engage target audiences.
Experience using digital content scheduling software and analysing engagement statistics to improve digital content performance.
Understanding of basic budget management principles.
Job Responsibilities
Work with the senior management team to develop communication strategies. Deliver plans and campaign schedules for Word Up North's activity areas, set targets, monitor effectiveness and measure ROIs.
Understand Word Up North's audiences, utilising data to create reach and engagement campaigns.
Be responsible for content creation, capture and distribution - print and digital.
Support the box office function in the lead up to and during sales periods by providing promotional copy and images for event set up. Proofread event listing information to ensure accuracy and consistency. During peak times, take ticket bookings via phone.
Maintain good working knowledge of all relevant systems and software packages required to carry out the role, i.e. email marketing platforms, WordPress and ticketing CRM systems. Identify and monitor hardware and software needs in line with the position.
Participate in general office management duties, contributing the the smooth running of the organisation
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Communications Manager
- Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Literature
- Role: Marketing & Digital
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Sun, 19 Apr 2026
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Location:
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Job: Communications Manager
Job: Communications Manager
Organisation: Word Up North
Postcode: LS29 9EE
How to Apply
To apply, please visit our website for the full job description and link to the application form.
- Contact name: Kate Lovery
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Word Up North
Word Up North is a Yorkshire-based literature development organisation with a mission to raise up voices, stories and writers in the north of England. Our work fosters a love of reading, writing and creativity within individuals and communities, and uses the power of the written and spoken word to create positive change. We are proud to be a registered charity and an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.