Marketing and Communications Officer

Marketing and Communications Officer

Walk the Plank Closing date: Mon, 26 Oct 2026

Artform: Events
Role: Marketing & Digital
Contract: Permanent
North West

Thu, 24 Sep 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Walk the Plank seeks a brilliant Marketing & Communications Officer to support the development and implementation of the company’s sales and marketing strategy.

Job Description

Our marketing and communications department plays a key role in promoting what we do to potential clients, engaging participants and working collaboratively with clients to promote our work to audiences.

We are looking for a highly competent marketing professional to make an impact in this fast-paced role, which sits at the heart of our team, and which will draw upon a range of skills across the full marketing mix.

To explore what we do, have a look at our showreel. More information about Walk the Plank can be found on our website www.walktheplank.co.uk

Walk the Plank is a registered charity and a National Portfolio Organisation of Arts Council England.

Job Description:

To work as part of the Marketing Team alongside the Head of Marketing to plan and deliver the company's core new business, marketing and communications functions in an efficient and effective way.

Your primary focus is to support the development and implementation of the company's sales and marketing strategy, acting as the central point of information for all staff who play a role in selling and promoting the company's work, liaising with promoters as necessary and proactively ensuring all leads are followed through.

This is a small department with additional support from freelance staff, so you will need an agile approach to working across a range of different projects simultaneously. The key purpose of your role is to ensure we continue to sustain a healthy pipeline of new work and prospects, while also managing relationships we have with existing clients.

You must be willing to travel to selected shows and events in the UK which may include evening and weekend working. In some instances, there may be a requirement to travel abroad - you must hold a valid Passport. A driving licence is not essential, but desirable.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Marketing and Communications Officer
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Events
  • Role: Marketing & Digital
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 26 Oct 2026
  • Location:
    North West
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Job: Marketing and Communications Officer

Job: Marketing and Communications Officer

Organisation: Walk the Plank

Postcode: M6 6WF

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