Job Vacancy: Marketing & Events Assistant

Job Title: Marketing & Events Assistant
Reports to: Head of Marketing 
Working Hours: 30 hours per week over four days. The ability to occasionally work in the evening and at weekends will be required. 
Period of Appointment: Permanent, with 3 months’ probation period
Salary: £25,818 FTE pro rata, 30 hours (£20,654.40)

Purpose of the Role
The Marketing Assistant will be required to support the Head of Marketing in efficiently and effectively delivering a range of marketing activities. They will aid the Head of Marketing in the successful planning and implementation of all aspects of company marketing strategies.

 Key Responsibilities 

• Helping to manage and develop the theatre’s Social Media output across multiple accounts, ensuring creative, consistent and valuable output to maximise engagement
• To engage with customers through social media and maximise followers
• To manage and update the theatre website, ensuring that all information is up to date and listed correctly
• To assist the Head of Marketing in the planning, developing and implementing of effective marketing campaigns for the Tyne Theatre & Opera House and its programme of events
• To manage and monitor the display of print and marketing material internally and externally, including the organisation of print distribution
• Managing and creating databases
• To assist with e-shots and digital marketing campaigns
• To assist with the co-ordinating of PR activities when needed, including creating press releases, dealing with media requests and organising press events
• To contribute towards the production of marketing materials, including brochures, leaflets and posters and canopy boards

In addition, to undertake any other duty or responsibility that may reasonably be allocated by the Head of Marketing or Senior Leadership Team. It is a requirement of the charity that all staff work in a flexible manner compatible with their jobs and in line with the objectives of the Tyne Theatre & Opera House Preservation Trust.

Role Requirements

• Work experience or qualification in marketing or similar discipline
• Good knowledge and understanding of social media and digital marketing practices
• Good working knowledge of content creation tools such as Adobe Suite, Canva, CapCut etc.
• Strong understanding of content creation from ideation to execution and analysis
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good relationship building skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to use initiative and be a self-starter
• High level of attention to detail
• Good MS Office and IT Skills
• Experience of creating artwork desirable but not essential

Applications 
Closing date for applications is 5pm 30 January 2026.
We encourage candidates to give as much detail as possible about their previous experience, specific to the responsibilities and requirements detailed in the Job Description. 
Please complete an application form and send via email with the subject line ‘MARKETING & EVENTS ASSISTANT’ to jobs@ttoh.uk