Campaign Manager

Campaign Manager

National Youth Theatre of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Closing date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026

Artform: Performing arts
Role: Marketing & Digital
Contract: Permanent
London

Wed, 13 May 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

National Youth Theatre is seeking a creative, driven Campaign Manager to join our communications team and lead bold, multi‑channel campaigns during our 70th anniversary year and beyond.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and imaginative Campaign Manager to plan and deliver campaigns that raise NYT's profile, significantly expand our reach and drive engagement across our programmes.

Sitting within the Communications team, the role has responsibility for end-to-end campaign delivery across productions, auditions, courses and fundraising activity. You will lead on campaign thinking, while also being closely involved in day-to-day delivery.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys shaping a clear narrative, working across channels and using insight and data to improve performance.

Job Requirements

Essential

At least five years' professional experience in arts marketing, communications or a related field

A strong track record of delivering campaigns that reach and engage large audiences, exceeding targets and delivering demonstrable growth

Experience using digital channels to drive sales, audience growth and brand leadership

Excellent and persuasive writing skills, with the ability to adapt tone and messaging for different audiences and platforms, prioritising key information

A skilful digital operator with the ability to produce stand-out professional content for social media, email marketing and websites, optimizing content and following evolving best practice

Confidence working across teams and with external partners to maximise impact and reach new audiences

Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities

Desirable

Experience working in the creative industries and/or reaching young audiences

Job Responsibilities

Campaign Planning & Delivery
Devise and execute integrated national campaigns to meet ambitious growth and income targets across courses, productions, and fundraising. Translate priorities into engaging plans that react to trends and sales data. Manage multiple workstreams, negotiating with partners to ensure high attendance and value for money.

Audience Growth & Engagement
Drive insight-led activity to grow live and digital audiences. Focus on authentic engagement with young people and underrepresented groups. Support the goal of connecting with every UK school while improving reach and conversion across all digital platforms.

Content & Channels
Oversee multi-channel content (social, email, video) that reflects NYT's brand and diversity. Collaborate with freelancers to produce creative assets that drive growth and maintain a consistent tone of voice, ensuring all output meets best-practice inclusivity standards.

Partnerships, Profile & Insight
Build relationships with alumni,

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Campaign Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Performing arts
  • Role: Marketing & Digital
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 01 Jun 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Campaign Manager

Job: Campaign Manager

Organisation: National Youth Theatre of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Postcode: N7 6LW

How to Apply

Submit a pitch deck OR 2-page cover letter and 2-page CV