Director of Communications and Public Affairs

Director of Communications and Public Affairs

The Marlowe Theatre Closing date: Mon, 12 Oct 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Marketing & Digital
Contract: Permanent
South East

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The Marlowe Theatre is looking for a talented communications and public affairs leader to raise our profile, champion our impact and bring sharper focus to how we tell our story. £54,979 per annum Closing date 12 October 23:59

Job Description

Shape the voice of one of the UK's leading regional theatres.
The Marlowe Theatre is looking for a talented communications and public affairs leader to raise our profile, champion our impact and bring sharper focus to how we tell our story. This newly created senior role offers the chance to broaden your influence and play a key part in the future of a nationally recognised theatre.

About the Role

We are looking for an ambitious and talented theatre communications professional to join the Marlowe Theatre in the newly created role of Director of Communications & Public Affairs.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to take the next significant step in their career. Working at one of the UK's leading regional theatres, you will play a central role in shaping how the Marlowe communicates its artistic vision, cultural impact and ambition, while strengthening relationships with audiences, artists, partners, funders and key decision-makers.

Job Requirements

An inclusive leader, able to support the communications team to deliver ambitious strategy.
Able to collaborate and develop coherent strategy plans across teams.
Able to embrace flexible ways of working to support the development of communications plans for our presented and produced programmes of work.
Excellent knowledge of regional and national media.
Excellent knowledge of communications and public affairs theory and practice in a performing arts environment.
Good knowledge of theatre or the performing arts.
Good understanding of the political landscape and how changes may impact the sector.
Excellent communications skills, with the ability to use a broad range of strategies and tools.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, and negotiate with, people at all levels of authority.
Good public relations skills.
Good creative copywriting skills.
Good problem-solving skills.
Significant experience of managing national and regional media relations.

Job Responsibilities

To lead the development and delivery of the Marlowe Theatre's public relations and communications strategies, ensuring that the Marlowe Theatre's reputation is maintained and enhanced through media, audience and stakeholder relationship campaigns.
To lead on the development and delivery of the Marlowe Theatre's Public Affairs strategy, focusing on relevant policy areas with both a regional and national focus.
Keeping up to date with policy changes and the wider public and political conversation around cultural strategy and priorities and communicating these internally, ensuring that we are consistently positioning ourselves effectively on the regional and national political landscapes.
Oversee the development and delivery of an effective internal communications plan.
To work in collaboration with the Director of Marketing to ensure a joined up approach across communications and marketing.
To ensure that your team works in a safe and legal way to comply with regulatory requirements

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Director of Communications and Public Affairs
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Marketing & Digital
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 12 Oct 2026
  • Location:
    South East
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Job: Director of Communications and Public Affairs

Job: Director of Communications and Public Affairs

Organisation: The Marlowe Theatre

Postcode: CT1 2AS

How to Apply

Application form and CV via the Marlowe Theatre website