CAPITAL PROJECT

COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Reports to:

             Head of Marketing

Department:

             Communications

Location

De La Warr Pavilion

, Bexhill on Sea

Length of  contract

:          January 2026

–  March 2028  (fixed term)

Salary :

Holidays:

Terms:

Introduction

£ 31,800 pa (pro rata)

14 days over 12 months
Holiday entitlement

 (April  –  March)  + Bank

Part - time,  24  hours per week
availability for
working.

occasional

 requires flexibility
evenings and weekend

and

The De La Warr Pavilion

 is about to embark on an exciting new stage of its story

 to

deliver the  An Icon For Everyone

 (Transforming Heritag

e )  C apital  P roject.

By revealing, valuing and sharing the architectural and social heritage of the

Pavilion we will ensure our place as a vibrant arts and cultural hub for the south

-

east and beyond. Owned, and well used, by local communities we will deliver

transformative exp

eriences that build community, creativity and skills and, in turn,

develop opportunity and growth for our region.

F ind out more here:

https://www.dlwp.com/our

- capital

- project/

The Role

The  De La Warr Pavilion is seeking a flexible, energetic and hard

- working  Capital

Project  Communications  Manager

to  join  our busy  communications team

. This role

will co - ordinate, create

, deliver  and report on

 public facing

c ommunications

specific to the De La Warr Pavilion Capital Project, liaising with our partner

s at

Rother District Council

, Heart of  Sidley  and  external and internal

stakeholders.

 This

post will also be responsible for delivering

 the communications for

 public - facing

Capital Project

fundraising campaigns.

Summary of Post:

Working as a key member of the Communications team, the

Capital Project

Communications  Manager

  wil l manage  and co - ordinate the delivery and

evaluation of

 the c ommunication

plan to support our Capital Project

 and include

updates on progress and timelines.

The role will

 also  market  our  fundraising

campaigns t

o  b uild public awareness, excitement, and support for the

capital

project .

Main Responsibilities

•  T o support the Director of External Relations and Head of Marketing

to

implement a Capital Project communications plan that aligns with DLWP’s
Business Plan 2025

–  28.
•  To co - ordinate  and deliver

 communication campaigns

 to grow, diversify and

engage audiences for DLWP’ s
excitement, and support for the project

.

 Capital Project

, buil ding public awareness,

•  To work with architects Howarth Tompkins on national PR campaigns

pertaining to the Capital Project.

•  To co - ordinate

local and regional PR and

communications in a timely way

between key partners Rother District Council, Heart of Sidley and other

external  a nd internal

stakeholders

•

Liaise with partners at Rother District Council

, Heart of Sidley and

other

funders  to secure approval for communications

•  O versee the evaluation and

 regular  reporting of the Capital Project

to Rother

District  Council.

•  Work  across the  DLWP  F undraising and

 Communications team

s  to  deliver

co - ordinated

fundraising  marketing

campaigns and associated messaging

.

Tasks

•  Manage the Capital Project communications in a timely and strategic way.
•  Co - ordinate the r

espond to any e

x ternal comm unication s, articles, news in

an agile  and strategic  way .

•  Be aware of and respect all
•  B e the point of contact for

C apital  P roject sensitivities and confidentialities

.

C apital  P roject  communications

 internally  at

DLWP (approved by the CEO) and

 externally with partners

 (approved by all

partners)

.

•  Co - ordinate and attend regular internal meetings for co

- ordination of

messaging, taking notes

.

•

•

Liaise with and nurture DLWPs relationship with Rother District Council

(RDC), co - ordinating with them on key communications output.

Liaise with local

stakeholder

 groups and

local  press maintaining good

relationships.

•  T o create  and co - ordinate  engaging
Capital Project communications plan

, thoughtful
, reflect ing  DLWP’s  values  and brand

 content  that  aligns with

the

guidelines.  This includes  web pages, blogs,

 presentations,

 e- mailouts ,

photography and videography

and design

asset s . Content  will  be used on

website,  e- communication, social media and print

 and  will  sit in with the

wider  DLWP  communications

schedule.

•  Ensure all communications
•  PR  -  working  with  DLWP’s  Head of Marketing and Head of Development,

 are  access - friendly  and inclusive.

and

Rother District Council’s Press Office,
 in alignment with
timely coverage

write  press releases

and generate

the  C apital  P roject comms plan and

fundraising
•  Fundraising
Fundraising

 plan.

 -  deliver internal and external communications for

DLWP

Capital Project  marketing campaigns.

•  Evaluation and reporting
the Capital Project

C omms campaign to RDC.

–  deliver the evaluation and monthly reporting of

Knowledge and Skills

•  At least 3 years’ experience in a similar
preferably in the cultural sector.

press and communications role

,

 This is not an entry

- level position .

•  Experience in managing press, including local press

 on similar

large - scale or

cultural/ community

projects .

•  Experience in managing sensitive information and respecting

confidentialities
•  Experience and

.

Knowledge of how  to use  Adobe Creative Suite including

Photoshop, InDesign,
•  Experience in using a
(DLWP uses Spektrix)

PowerPoint,  pdf .

CRM/ database for targeting audiences and reporting

.

•  Experience of creating email campaigns (DLWP uses Dotmailer)
•  Experience in managing a Word Press
•  Knowledge of
insights tool

  Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tik Tok

- based CMS

s .

.

.

, LinkedIn  and their

•  Knowledge of how to use Google Analytics
•  Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel
.
•  Knowledge and understanding of the Pavilion

.

and its work

.

, its impact, its communities

•  Be a problem solver, be able to work in an agile way and be resourceful with

limited budgets

.

•  Understanding the fundamentals of GDPR and data protection.

Personal Characteristics

 to different audiences

 in a clear and concise way

Is a problem solver and will self

•  Communicates
•  Takes an active interest in culture, Bexhill and the wider region
•  Understands the impact of the Pavilion on its communities
•  Discreet as to the timely release of confidential information
•
- learn to improve skills
•  Brings enthusiasm and energy to the organisation
•  Has a collaborative approach and works well as part of a small team
•
•
•

Is flexible and agile in their approach and a hard worker

Is thorough, with excellent attention to detail

Is super - organised with their own time

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NOTES

The minimum working week for the post is

24  hours . However, due to the nature of

the work, actual working hours may exceed this total and will involve some evening

and weekend work.

The post is  mainly  based at the Pavilion.

The job description is current at

 October  2025 . It outlines the main duties of the

position and is designed for the benefit of both the post holder and the organisation

in understanding the prime functions of the post. It should not be regarded as

exclusive or exhaustive. The responsibilities of the p

ostholder may well change from

time to time. Management has the right to vary the responsibilities and duties after

consultation with you.

STAFF BENEFITS

•  Employer contributions to The People’s Pension
•  Free access to Employee Assistance Programme, Health Assured
•  Discounts in DLWP Café Bar and shop

 + staff lunch at special price

DIVERSITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION

At the De La Warr Pavilion, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive

community that reflects the diversity of our society as fully as possible.  A

community of staff, residents and audiences where everyone feels valued, where

their contribution

 matters and where they can reach their full potential, irrespective

of their background, identity or circumstances.

We are committed to ensuring we are hiring people that reflect the South East in its

broadest form and we are currently taking action to improve representation from

Black, Asian and ethnically diverse, LGBTQ+ and lower socio

- economic

communities and those

with a disability.

We welcome applications from the above under

- represented groups.

OUR VALUES

•  We believe in being bold and ambitious, growing and evolving to create

opportunities and inspire creativity.

•  We lead with honour and integrity, honest and open with ourselves and our

communities. We act professionally at all times.

•  We are inclusive accepting of differences and avoid making assumptions. We
actively listen to each other and our communities, treating each other with

respect and empathy.

•  We support each other with kindness, care and compassion to create a

healthy and happy community.

ABOUT THE DE LA WARR PAVILION

Please visit  https://www.dlwp.com/about

- us/   to find out more.