Marketing & Communications Manager (part time)
Association of British Orchestras Closing date: Fri, 29 May 2026
- Part time
- £30k-£40k
- Apply now
Wed, 13 May 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
The Marketing & Communications Manager is responsible for delivering clear, effective and strategic communications for the Association of British Orchestras.
The role ensures that members are informed, engaged and mobilised, and that the organisation's policy, advocacy and sector-facing work is communicated clearly and consistently. It supports both internal member communications and external stakeholder engagement, including campaigns and public-facing messaging.
Job Requirements
Essential
- Experience in communications, marketing or membership engagement (ideally within arts, culture, charity or membership sectors)
- Strong writing and editing skills with ability to simplify complex information
- Experience managing email marketing and digital communications
- Confident using CRM or membership database systems
- Social media management and creating social media content
- Understanding of audience segmentation and targeted communications
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a small team environment
Desirable
- Experience in membership organisations or professional bodies
- Familiarity with public affairs, advocacy or policy communications
- Experience supporting campaigns or mobilisation activity
- Knowledge of the UK cultural or creative sector
- Experience promoting events or conferences
Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Member Communications; overall responsibility for regular contact with members by email, newsletter and digital channels.
- Production of ABO newsletters and bulletins
- Manage promotion and bookings for ABO member events and annual conference.
- Secure advertising, sponsorship and related income for the ABO conference. Manage the ABO Marketplace and relationships with trade stands
- Disseminate policy updates and sector issues to members
- Support delivery of sector campaigns
- Support member calls-to-action (e.g. consultations/surveys)
- Maintain the organisation's CRM/database in line with data protection regulations
- USE CRM and marketing system insights to improve engagement and retention, producing reports on performance
- Manage website updates, social media content and strategy
- Ensure tone, clarity and consistency in all communications.
See the linked job description for full details.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Marketing & Communications Manager (part time)
- Salary: £30k-£40k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Music
- Role: Marketing & Digital
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Fri, 29 May 2026
- Location: UK-wide
How to Apply
To apply, please email a CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role, with specific reference to the person specification, to Judith Webster, Chief Executive ([email protected]). Please put “Marketing & Communications Manager” in the subject line. We would also ask that you complete our Equal Opportunities monitoring form, to help us assess this recruitment process. The Panel will not see information on your monitoring form.
See Job Pack for further details
- Contact name: Judith Webster
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Association of British Orchestras
The Association of British Orchestras (ABO) is the representative body for professional orchestras, youth ensembles and the wider classical music industry in the UK.