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:

£31,800 pa (pro rata)

Holidays:

14 days over 12 months (April –

March) + Bank Holiday entitlement

Terms:

Part-time, 24 hours per week requires

flexibility and availability for occasional

evenings and weekend working.

Introduction

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 Heritage) Capital Project.

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 experiences that build

community, creativity and skills and, in turn, develop

opportunity and growth for our region.

Find 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 communications specific to the De La Warr

Pavilion Capital Project, liaising with our partners 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  will

manage and co-ordinate the delivery and evaluation of

the communication plan to support our Capital Project

and include updates on progress and timelines. The role

will also market our fundraising campaigns to build

public awareness, excitement, and support for the

capital project.

Main Responsibilities

•  To 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 Capital Project, building public

awareness, excitement, and support for the project.

•  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 and internal stakeholders

•  Liaise with partners at Rother District Council, Heart

of Sidley and other funders to secure approval for

communications

•  Oversee the evaluation and regular reporting of the

Capital Project to Rother District Council.

•  Work across the DLWP Fundraising and

Communications teams 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 respond to any external

communications, articles, news in an agile and

strategic way.

•  Be aware of and respect all Capital Project

sensitivities and confidentialities.

•  Be the point of contact for Capital Project

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.

•  To create and co-ordinate engaging, thoughtful

content that aligns with the Capital Project

communications plan, reflecting DLWP’s values and

brand guidelines. This includes web pages, blogs,

presentations, e-mailouts, photography and

videography and design assets. 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 are access-friendly and

inclusive.

•  PR - working with DLWP’s Head of Marketing and

Head of Development, and Rother District Council’s

Press Office, write press releases and generate

timely coverage in alignment with the Capital

Project comms plan and fundraising plan.

•  Fundraising - deliver internal and external

communications for DLWP Fundraising Capital

Project marketing campaigns.

•  Evaluation and reporting – deliver the evaluation

and monthly reporting of the Capital Project Comms

campaign to RDC.

Knowledge and Skills

•  At least 3 years’ experience in a similar press and

communications role, preferably in the cultural

sector. 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,

PowerPoint, pdf.

•  Experience in using a CRM/database for targeting

audiences and reporting (DLWP uses Spektrix).

•  Experience of creating email campaigns (DLWP

uses Dotmailer).

•  Experience in managing a Word Press-based CMS.

•  Knowledge of  Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tik

Tok, LinkedIn and their insights tools.

•  Knowledge of how to use Google Analytics.

•  Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

•  Knowledge and understanding of the Pavilion, its

impact, its communities and its work.

•  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

•  Communicates in a clear and concise way to

different audiences.

•  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.

•  Is a problem solver and will self-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 super-organised with their own time.

•  Is flexible and agile in their approach and a hard

worker.

•  Is thorough, with excellent attention to detail.

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 postholder 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.