Freelance Marketing Campaign Manager

Job Summary

The Cheltenham Trust is looking for an experienced marketer to support the team during an exciting period of organisational transformation. This is a hands-on role, supporting the Head of Marketing to embed an audience focused, data-driven and creative approach to planning and executing campaigns.

Job Description

The Cheltenham Trust is looking for an experienced marketing professional to support the team during an exciting period of organisational transformation, as we look ahead with a new strategic vision and refreshed marketing approach. This is a hands-on role, working closely with the Head of Marketing and the wider marketing team to embed an audience focused, data-driven and creative approach to planning and executing marketing campaigns across the Trust and our five venues spanning culture, heritage and leisure.

The Cheltenham Trust's mission is to shape a thriving town through culture, heritage and leisure - improving wellbeing, reducing inequality and strengthening belonging. By caring for Cheltenham's historic venues, investing in a great programme, and removing barriers and increasing participation, we will help shape a place that people are proud to live in and visit.

We are looking for a confident marketer with experience of working in the cultural sector across commercial and community focused campaigns. You will be as comfortable with campaign management as getting stuck into the detail, with this role predominantly focused on supporting and developing the team to deliver impactful campaigns.
This role is offered on a part-time freelance basis for a period of 4 months.

Key Information
Role Title Marketing Campaign Manager
Reports to Head of Marketing, Communications and Engagement
Contract Freelance contract for 4 months, to start as soon as possible
Working Hours A minimum of 2 days a week, to be agreed
Location Office based (across venues within Cheltenham) or hybrid with regular days on site in Cheltenham. We will not consider fully remote applications
Rate of Pay £8,800 inclusive of expenses

Job Requirements

Essential
Experience of working in a marketing role within the cultural sector, including planning and delivering marketing campaigns (outdoor, paid social media, content creation)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including copywriting and proofing with absolute attention to detail and an eye for design.
Collaborative with a proven ability to work within a team, playing a proactive role in delivery.
Self-motivated and able to work independently
Experience of digital marketing, including curating social media channels, and producing digital content.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines
Sound numeracy skills.
A confident and professional manner with a positive can-do attitude.

Desirable
Knowledge of Spektrix and DotDigital or other box office and email marketing systems
Experience of line or task managing staff
Experience of working in the Leisure Industry or for an integrated Leisure & Culture Trust

Job Responsibilities

Assist the Head of Marketing with marketing campaign planning across the year across our venues Cheltenham Town Hall, The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum, Pittville Pump Room, Leisure at Cheltenham and the Prince of Wales Stadium.
Support the marketing team to plan and execute creative and data driven marketing campaigns across our cultural and leisure venues and programme, embedding best practice.
Take the lead on agreed marketing activity, including planning and coordinating video shoots, photography, and digital marketing campaigns.
Assist the Marketing Manager with driving forward campaigns and ensuring that activity is delivered on time and to budget
Support the team to devise and write effective, accurate copy for print and online channels that reflects the Cheltenham Trust's vision and is tailored to the target audiences.
Develop positive relationships with key venue contacts and stakeholders to support a collaborative approach to marketing and communications.

Job Overview

Job Title: Freelance Marketing Campaign Manager
Salary: £50k+ (pro-rata)
Hours: Part time
Artform: Combined arts
Role: Marketing & Digital
Contract: Contract
Closing date: Tue, 30 Jun 2026
Location:

South West

How to Apply

To apply for this role, or for an informal conversation, please send your CV and a covering note to Emma Bright, Head of Marketing Communications and Engagement at [email protected] by 30 June 5pm. Due to the nature of this role, we may fill the position ahead of the closing date.

Contact name: Emma Bright
Contact email: [email protected]

About Cheltenham Trust

The Cheltenham Trust is the guardian of much of Cheltenham’s heritage and a leading provider of culture, sport and leisure. We care for some of the town’s most valued venues, supporting the local and visitor economy while keeping these spaces accessible and relevant to the communities they serve.

We operate Pittville Pump Room, Cheltenham Town Hall, the Imperial Garden Bar, The Wilson Art Gallery and Museum, Leisure at Cheltenham and the Prince of Wales Stadium, delivering a diverse year‑round

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