Marketing and Development Officer (Maternity Cover)
Brontë Parsonage Museum Closing date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026
- Full time
- £25k-£30k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Reporting to the Head of Finance, the postholder will be responsible for driving visitor numbers and maximising revenue from ticket sales, retail, donations, membership subscriptions and fundraising initiatives. The Marketing & Development Officer will work closely with the Digital Engagement Officer to develop new and existing audiences by increasing reach, deepening engagement and instilling loyalty.
The Bront Society has recently made significant investment in a new website, plus CRM, ticketing and ecommerce systems. The successful candidate will be tasked with ensuring that these are used to their full potential, and so experience of Spektrix, Shopify or similar platforms will be an advantage.
It's an exciting time to join the Bront Society as we prepare to celebrate the Museum's centenary in 2028. The successful candidate will benefit from the opportunity to work in a vibrant and iconic heritage setting; a flexible working pattern.
Job Responsibilities
To drive visitor numbers and maximise revenue from ticket sales, retail, donations, membership subscriptions and fundraising initiatives, and develop new and existing audiences by increasing reach, deepening engagement and instilling loyalty.
To develop targeted marketing and fundraising campaigns as required, to be delivered in partnership with the Digital Engagement Officer.
To undertake audience development research, and monitor, evaluate and report on audience and ticketing data to optimise performance and inform future strategy.
To lead on the administration, development and promotion of the Bront Society membership scheme.
To work closely with the Director to ensure a strong, unified brand is established and realised through all external communications and marketing materials.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Marketing and Development Officer (Maternity Cover)
- Salary: £25k-£30k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Museums
- Role: Marketing & Digital
- Contract: Temporary
- Closing date: Mon, 31 Aug 2026
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Location:
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Job: Marketing and Development Officer (Maternity Cover)
Job: Marketing and Development Officer (Maternity Cover)
Organisation: Brontë Parsonage Museum
Postcode: BD22 8DR
How to Apply
The full 'Job Description and Person Specification' document together with the 'BS Employment Application Form' can be downloaded from the 'opportunities tab' at the foot of our webpage https://www.bronte.org.uk/opportunities/marketing-development-officer
Please note that we do not accept personal CVs.
- Contact name: Alison Boardman
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Brontë Parsonage Museum
The Brontë Parsonage Museum houses the world’s largest collection of Brontë artefacts and welcomes over 60,000 visitors from all over the world each year. We are proud to be an Arts Council National Portfolio Organisation and one of the top must-see destinations in Yorkshire.