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Job Description Job Title - Director of Marketing, Communications and Audiences. Contract and Hours - Permanent, part time, minimum of 3 days and up to 4 days per week. 0.6 - 0.8 / 21.75 - 29 hours per week (full time 36.25 hours per week). To commence as soon as possible from June 2026 onwards. A typical working day is 9.15-5.30pm, including a lunch break (unpaid). We support flexible working and part-time arrangements where it is appropriate for the role. We promote hybrid working with three days per week worked at our office and gallery for full-time staff, and two days per week office and gallery working for part-time staff. Wednesday is a whole team office and gallery day when staff meetings take place. Salary - £65,000 to £70,000 gross per annum based on full-time working, equating to: £39,000 - £42,000 gross per annum based on part-time working 3 days per week, £52,000- £56,000 gross per annum based on part-time working 4 days per week. Location - Crafts Council Office and Gallery is based on the Pentonville Road in Islington, London, with some hybrid / home working. Reporting to - Executive Director. Managing - Senior Website & Digital Manager, Editor, Senior Salesforce Administrator and working collaboratively with Digital Marketing Officer. Working Closely With - Executive Team, Project Leads and external partners. About Us Crafts Council is the national charity for craft. We believe craft has the power to transform lives - enriching everyday experience, inspiring creativity, strengthening communities and expanding opportunity. We champion craft in all its forms: supporting makers and creative businesses, bringing craft education into schools, and shaping how the sector is represented nationally and internationally. As our audiences grow and our work evolves, we are looking for a strategic marketing and communications leader to help shape how we listen, learn and tell the story of craft today. About the Role The Director of Marketing, Communications & Audiences will lead our marketing, communications and audience development strategy. We are looking for an exceptional candidate who can help the organisation interpret insight, articulate a confident narrative and strengthen our public presence. Working closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership team, you will ensure that insight drawn from audiences, makers, members, programmes and partners informs: how we position craft nationally and internationally how we grow and engage our audiences how we strengthen our influence across the cultural and creative sectors You will lead a small but talented team and work across the organisation to build clarity, confidence and collaboration around our communications and audience strategies. At a pivotal moment for the organisation and the wider craft ecology, the Marketing, Communications & AudiencesDirector will ensure that insight drawn from audiences, makers, members, programmes, partners and data is actively interpreted and translated into clear narrative, confident positioning and effective engagement. Marketing and communications at Crafts Council are not only about promotion and growth. They are also key mechanisms through which the organisation listens, learns and shapes its influence. This is a strategic leadership role suited to someone who combines strong marketing expertise with curiosity, analytical thinking and an instinct for organisational narrative. Role Focus This role combines strategic marketing leadership, organisational insight and audience development. You will: Strengthen Crafts Council's brand, voice and public presence, ensuring that all activity is aligned with organisational EDI commitments Lead integrated marketing, communications and audience strategies Ensure insight from audiences, members and partners informs organisational thinking Build the organisation's ability to interpret and use insight effectively Support income growth across membership, fundraising, partnerships and commercial activity, including venue hire Core Responsibilities Organisational Insight & Sense-Making Act as a steward for organisational insight, ensuring that learning from across programmes, audiences, membership, CRM and partnerships is connected and interpreted. You will help establish a rhythm of reflection and analysis that enables the organisation to identify patterns, clarify priorities and strengthen strategic decision-making. Working closely with senior colleagues, you will translate insight into clear narrative, positioning and implications for action. Brand, Marketing & Communications Strategy Lead an integrated marketing and communications strategy that strengthens Crafts Council's brand and supports organisational priorities. You will ensure communications are clear, confident and distinctive, with a tone that reflects Crafts Council's values: pioneering, playful and open. You will oversee brand consistency across digital platforms, campaigns, publications, partnerships and media activity. Audience Growth Lead the development of audience strategies that deepen engagement with priority communities including makers, educators, members, young people and the wider public. You will shape audience journeys across digital platforms, membership programmes and organisational activity, ensuring approaches are inclusive, insight-driven and aligned with our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion commitments. You will track KPIs, monitor campaign performance and produce reports that evaluate activity against targets, and adjust strategies based on analysis. Team Leadership & Capability Provide leadership and direction for the Marketing, Communications & Audiences team. You will ensure alignment between content, digital, CRM and audience insight, while supporting colleagues to develop skills, confidence and collaboration across the organisation. Reputation, Profile & Advocacy Strengthen Crafts Council's national and international profile through clear messaging, confident storytelling and strategic partnerships. You will oversee PR activity and ensure the organisation's narrative is active, consistent and aligned with wider sector conversations. Build and maintain relationships with external partners, media and cultural collaborators to extend reach and grow new audiences. Support the development team to activate partnerships and collaborations that require marketing support. Performance, Insight & Resource Management Oversee budgets, performance frameworks and evaluation across marketing & communications. Collaborate with Director of Programmes to ensure reporting and evaluation meet needs of Crafts Council and major funder Arts Council England. You will ensure that data and insight guide decision-making and that resources are prioritised for maximum strategic impact. Working with senior colleagues, you will ensure marketing activity supports income-related targets on membership growth, fundraising, sponsorship and partnerships and commercial performance. Who We're Looking For We are looking for a strategic marketing and communications leader who combines creativity with analytical thinking and enjoys helping organisations make sense of complex information. You will bring the ability to connect insight, narrative and strategy, helping Crafts Council articulate its role clearly and confidently in a changing cultural landscape. You will likely have experience working within the cultural, creative or mission-led sectors and a strong interest in creativity and craft. You will be familiar with mixed income models and understand how marketing can drive the growth of mission-led income. You will bring: Significant experience leading marketing, communications or audience strategies Strong understanding of digital ecosystems, audience journeys and insight-led marketing Experience working with data, CRM systems and audience segmentation A track record of developing brand narrative and organisational positioning Experience working with media, PR or strategic partnerships Experience leading and supporting teams The ability to synthesise complex information and translate it into clear messages Strong collaborative instincts and the ability to work across organisational boundaries Values You will demonstrate alignment with Crafts Council's values: Pioneering - exploring new ideas and possibilities Open - welcoming diverse perspectives and voices Playful - embracing curiosity and creativity Active - making things happen Collaborative - working together to achieve more General Uphold a strong commitment to accessibility, equity and social justice Contribute to a positive culture of collaboration and continuous improvement Comply with all Crafts Council policies, including GDPR and safeguarding Promote the highest level of audience, visitor and stakeholder experience Undertake any duties reasonably required for the role How to Apply Please provide a CV . click apply for full job details

Senior Content Producer / Membership Engagement Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 + Excellent Company Benefits London Hybrid We are looking for a strategic, commercially minded professional to shape conference content and drive member engagement across the network. You will own end-to-end agenda development for the portfolio of summits and briefings, working closely with senior industry participants and sponsors to ensure their events deliver strong editorial and commercial value. Alongside this, you will manage member relationships, capture insights from senior conversations, and support retention and growth. This is a client-facing, multi-project role offering flexibility, hybrid working, and the opportunity to influence our client's growth strategy. Key Requirements: Senior Content Producer / Membership Engagement 2+ years of experience in conference production, membership engagement or a related field Understanding of content development and the ability to translate complex market trends into engaging agenda topics Ability to grasp and assimilate information rapidly, and distil unstructured information into clearly defined, business-useful outputs Experience conducting high-level industry research and engaging senior executives Ability to prioritise work and juggle multiple tasks simultaneously Comfortable holding calls with sponsors and managing their expectations diplomatically Excellent project management and cross-functional collaboration skills Confident presenter with the ability to lead internal meetings and briefings Commercially minded, with a deep appreciation of both content quality and event ROI Knowledge of private equity and events would be an advantage Lipton Media is a dynamic, proactive and progressive media recruitment agency solely dedicated to the media industry. We are leaders across media sales and creative opportunities. We cover: media sales, digital media sales, print sales, exhibition sales, event sales, conference sales, outdoor sales, radio sales, marketing, conference production and editorial jobs.

Senior Digital Account Executive £30,000 to £36,000 Hybrid, London If you are looking for a role where you can take real ownership, work directly with clients, and shape high performing paid media campaigns, this could be the right next step for you. You will join a growing digital team inside a global communications agency that genuinely invests in your development, wellbeing and long term career. What you will get The chance to lead and shape paid digital activity across social, search and display. Direct client exposure and the opportunity to influence strategy. A supportive team that values autonomy, collaboration and fresh thinking. A people first environment with strong wellbeing benefits, flexible working and clear progression. What you will do Run and optimise paid campaigns across Google Ads, Meta, LinkedIn and programmatic. Build trusted client relationships and present insights clearly and confidently. Use data to improve performance and showcase measurable impact. Work closely with creative and PR teams to deliver integrated campaigns. What you bring Experience managing paid digital campaigns. Confident communication skills and the ability to manage multiple accounts. Strong analytical thinking and familiarity with key paid media and analytics platforms. Curiosity, initiative and a genuine interest in digital marketing. Benefits Private medical insurance, wellbeing allowance, 22 days holiday plus birthday off, flexible hours, flexi days, pension, life assurance, mortgage support, enhanced family leave, home office set up support, sabbaticals and the chance to work from global offices.

VP, Global Partnerships £80,000 - £95,000 + Uncapped Commission Central London Hybrid Are you ready to help shape the evolution of the UK's most iconic and trusted travel media brand? Our client has long been a trailblazer in inspiring travellers to pursue deeper, more authentic experiences for over 30 years. As they embark on a new era of growth, they're seeking a dynamic and commercially driven VP of Global Partnerships to drive their continued growth for the next decade and beyond. The VP of Global Partnerships will play a crucial role in their expansion, focusing on revenue growth and strategic partnerships. Key Responsibilities: Drive revenue by selling profitable campaigns to new clients and expanding relationships with existing partners through strategic account management. Collaborate with the senior management team to develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy across digital, print, and event platforms. Achieve and exceed sales targets, contributing to profitability and growth. Expand and optimize their digital inventory to maximize revenue opportunities. Identify new market opportunities that can drive profit and add value to the business. People management skills and the ability to mentor and support a team of sales executives, fostering their professional development and increasing their productivity. Work closely with the Chief Commercial Officer to enhance efficiency and profitability across the business. Provide detailed forecasts, results, and strategic insights directly to senior management. Manage administrative responsibilities efficiently, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time. Who We're Looking For: Travel Enthusiast: A passion for travel is essential! Experienced Media Sales Professional: Background in media/advertising sales, preferably with a digital focus (print experience is an added advantage). Ability to converse with global tourist boards Worldly sales person - Ideal! Proven Success: Demonstrated track record of achieving individual and team sales targets and contributing to business growth. Business Savvy: Strong commercial acumen and the ability to identify and act on new revenue opportunities. Sales Leader: Confident in selling, presenting, and negotiating with a proven ability to win new business. People Manager: Experience managing a team is a major bonus but not required; however, a willingness to take on this responsibility is essential. L ipton Media is a specialist media recruitment agency based in London. We specialise in all forms of b2b media sales including conferences, exhibitions, awards, summits, publishing, digital, outdoor, TV, radio and business intelligence. Our clients range from small start-up companies to FTSE 100 and 250 businesses. We work with people at every stage of their career from undergraduates looking for their first entry point into sales to senior managers and directors looking for their next challenge.

Communications & Social Media Officer We are seeking a creative and values driven Communications & Social Media Officer to help amplify the mission of our client a Homelessness Charity and engage the growing online community. Salary: £29,845-£32,439 per annum Location: Southend on Sea, Essex (hybrid: office and remote) Hours: 37 per week, permanent (occasional evenings/weekends) Closing date: 14th April 2026 Interviews: Week commencing 20th April 2026 About the Role As the Communications & Social Media Officer, you will play a key role in delivering impactful, engaging and accessible digital content that showcases our clients work and supports their mission. Working as part of the Communications and Fundraising Team, you will help maintain a strong, consistent online presence that reflects their values of dignity, respect and belonging. Key responsibilities include: Planning, creating and publishing engaging multi format content across TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. Producing video, photography, graphics and written content that showcases our services and encourages community support. Delivering content for our annual social media plan and campaign calendar. Managing day to day online community engagement, responding to messages and comments professionally and compassionately. Supporting the delivery of fundraising campaigns, events and awareness raising activity. Collaborating with colleagues to gather stories and identify content opportunities. Ensuring consistent use of branding, organisational messaging and tone of voice. Monitoring performance using analytics tools and producing monthly progress reports. Supporting design tasks across the team and contributing to wider events and activities when required. About You We are looking for someone with: Experience managing and growing social media platforms (professional or personal). Strong digital content creation skills including filming, editing, design and copywriting. Confidence in using tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut or similar. A good understanding of social media trends, audience behaviour and platform best practice. Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and meet deadlines. A collaborative, supportive approach and a genuine commitment to our values. Desirable experience includes: Working in a charity, social impact or purpose driven organisation. Experience with paid social media advertising. Collaborations with partners, influencers or brand ambassadors. Graphic design or photography skills. Understanding of homelessness, housing inequality or support services. About the Organisation Our client is a values led organisation supporting people facing homelessness. Their work centres on dignity, respect and belonging, ensuring every individual receives person centred support. By joining their team, you will help amplify stories, strengthen community engagement and promote the vital services we provide. Other roles you may have experience of could include: Digital Communications Officer, Social Media Executive, Content Creator, Digital Marketing Assistant, Communications Assistant, Marketing & Communications Officer, Digital Engagement Officer, Social Media Content Producer.

Handle Recruitment are looking for an Events Operations Assistant to join our clients international portfolios. London Hybrid - 3 days in office £27,000 + 10% bonus Lots of opportunities for international travel and career development! About Our Client: Our client is an international business specialising in delivering high-quality live and digital events across a wide range of sectors, including Energy, Transport, Internet Retailing, Life Sciences, and Defence. They connect decision-makers with innovative solutions, providing networking, marketing, and information platforms for mature and emerging markets worldwide. The Opportunity: Our client is seeking an Operations Executive to join their events team. The role primarily involves organising small events and supporting medium-to-large conferences and exhibitions across multiple sectors. This is a hands-on, hybrid role with opportunities for international travel and exposure to a broad range of event operations. Key Responsibilities: Organise small events, including conferences, table-top exhibitions, dinners, and meetings from conception to completion, with guidance from a manager. Support the delivery of medium and large conferences and exhibitions across the business. Assist with virtual events, including platform setup, speaker liaison, design features, and live-stream coordination. Manage exhibitor and sponsor logistics to ensure all packages are delivered as sold. Prepare and communicate detailed technical manuals for exhibitors, with managerial support. Liaise with speakers, ensuring smooth delivery of conference programmes. Arrange travel and accommodation for staff and speakers within pre-set budgets. Support budget management, purchase orders, and invoice reconciliation under manager guidance. Work with suppliers to manage signage, AV, catering, and sponsored items. Assist with health and safety compliance and related documentation. Support post-event evaluation and identify opportunities for process improvement. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and take part in business-wide working groups. Build strong relationships with customers, ensuring excellent service to exhibitors and delegates. Undertake any ad hoc administrative or operational tasks as required. Knowledge, Skills, Attitude and Behaviour: Some experience in conferences and exhibitions desirable. Organised, methodical, and able to manage time effectively. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to engage with a wide range of people. Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable. Customer-focused mindset with problem-solving ability. Comfortable embracing new technology and IT systems. Able to work calmly under pressure and willing to work long hours or weekends when required. Benefits: Competitive salary benchmarked against the industry. 25 days' holiday annually plus your birthday off. Wellbeing perks including gym membership, cycle-to-work scheme, volunteer days, and Employee Assistance Programme with counselling sessions. Private healthcare. Competitive pension scheme. Training and professional development opportunities. Company off-sites and team social events. Apply below today to proceed your application! Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.