Marketing Manager

Marketing Manager

Milton Keynes Gallery Closing date: Fri, 08 May 2026

Artform: Museums
Role: Marketing & Digital
Contract: Temporary
South East

Fri, 01 May 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The Marketing Manager is responsible for devising and implementing press and marketing plans for MK Gallery’s exhibitions and wider programming and for promoting MK Gallery’s facilities to ensure high level usage of the venue’s café, cinema, shop, hire facilities.

Job Description

Marketing and Sales
Devise and implement press and marketing plans for exhibitions and wider programming.
Promote MK Gallery's facilities to ensure high level usage.
Ensure the clarity and consistency of the organisation's brand identity.
Manage the day-to-day administration of membership packages and help to grow the Gallery's support base.
Co-ordinate our social media calendar.
Digital
Contribute to the upkeep and development of the organisation's website and information on other websites.
Contribute to the development and implementation of MK Gallery's social media strategy, and monitor its effectiveness.
Develop and deliver online marketing communications activity to support achievement of audience and income targets.
Build partnerships with relevant organisations to maximise opportunities to drive traffic to our digital sites.
Where required coordinate project documentation through photography, audio and broadcast.
Oversee the digital image database.
Print and Design
Ensure that all print materials are accessible and available in a wide range of formats
Edit and proof-read press and communications for accuracy and to ensure the tone of voice is appropriate for the target audience.
Manage production schedules, coordinating with external print and design companies where appropriate, for all marketing materials.
Manage mail-outs, liaising with external companies.
Support the development of interpretation material for exhibitions and programmes.
Press and Media
Be the key press and media contact for the organisation.
Create and manage internal systems for press cuttings, organisational statistics and communication material.

Job Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience
Experience of working in a marketing role ideally within the contemporary visual arts, cultural or digital media sector.
Proven track record in devising marketing campaign plans and progress reporting, and in utilising data to inform plans.
Experience of delivering successful digital marketing campaigns and use of analytics to track and report on them.
Experience of working closely with design agencies on producing marketing collateral.
First class copywriting and proof-reading skills.
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft packages.
Understanding of local, national and international press systems and culture.
Experience of using content management systems.
Experience of using CRM systems.
Excellent communication and administration skills; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Able to meet deadlines and manage budgets.
A flexible and collaborative approach to working.

Desirable Skills and

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Marketing Manager
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Museums
  • Role: Marketing & Digital
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Fri, 08 May 2026
  • Location:
    South East
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Job: Marketing Manager

Job: Marketing Manager

Organisation: Milton Keynes Gallery

Postcode: MK9 3QA

How to Apply

Applications should be made via the link provided, where full details of the role and the application process are given.
The closing date for the role is 5pm on Friday 8 May 2026.

  • Contact name: Aneira Pontin - Head of Marketing and Audience Development (Interim)
  • Contact email: [email protected]