Carriageworks Arts and Promotions Officer - Leeds, United Kingdom - Leeds City Council

Leeds City Council

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Leeds, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

As the Carriageworks Arts Promotions Officer you'll thrive on delivering a whole range of promotional activity for the venue's year-round programme, which includes the very best touring theatre shows, top class children's theatre, stand-up comedy, art house cinema and its much-loved family pantomime.

Leeds City Council is one of the largest employers in the region with over 14,000 employees. We seek to recruit and develop talented individuals who embody our council values and ambitions.

About you
As the Carriageworks Arts Promotions Officer, you will bring to the role:

Excellent IT skills including web-based technology and social networking
An ability to communicate verbally and in writing to a high level with excellent attention to detail
A proven track record of working on digital platforms
Experience of managing and delivering promotional campaigns in a service or operational area relevant to the post
An ability to work effectively with others to deliver across projects

About the role

You'll liaise with visiting companies from all over the UK and beyond, the talented Carriageworks Young Theatre Makers, the media, and a wide range of internal and external partners.

Be responsible for raising orders, updating finance spreadsheets, invoicing, and maintaining accurate records of the Carriageworks' marketing spend.

Evenings and weekend work is sometimes necessary to ensure the smooth delivery of events in partnership the Operations team and visiting companies (time off in lieu arrangement).

As our next Carriageworks Arts Promotions Officer you will be an integral part of the Arts, Events & Venues communications team, which is proud to promote a huge range of cultural events and festivals across the city for the people of Leeds and beyond to enjoy.

What we offer you
We take pride in offering the best employee experience, with benefits including:

competitive salary and annual leave entitlement plus statutory holidays

- membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund with generous employer contributions

Continuing professional development opportunities

- a range of staff benefits to help you boost your wellbeing and make your money go further

How to apply

Please upload your CV and complete a personal statement of no more than 500 words outlining your suitability for the role

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the communities we serve. Leeds City Council is an Inclusive employer, ranked 70 on the Stonewall top 100 employers 2023 list. We are also an Age friendly employer, a Mindful employer and a Disability Confident leader.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

Job description

Job purpose

To support the various events presented at the Carriageworks Theatre by Leeds Arts, Events and Venues service (LAEV) by delivering its promotional activity and supporting the Carriageworks Young Theatre Makers.

Responsibilities

To support the Communications Manager in the development of the Carriageworks Theatre's promotional strategy and deliver its implementation within the overarching LAEV communications strategy.
In association with the Communications Manager, commission the design and production of online and offline promotional assets including seasonal brochures and print, website and social media assets.
To create content for the Carriageworks Theatre social media platforms and manage these accounts.
To plan and schedule promotional activity for the Carriageworks Theatre in line with the LAEV promotional schedule.
Work with the Communications and Programming Manager to identify opportunities for audience development and implement schemes to attract new audiences.
Evaluate marketing activity, monitor sales, analyse audience data and respond with targeted sales campaigns.
Support the administration and promotion of the venue's youth theatre, The Carriageworks Young Theatre Makers.
To take responsibility for the processing of purchase orders as required.
Willing to abide by the Council's Equal Opportunities Policy in the duties of the post and as an employee of the Council.
Willing to take personal responsibility under and abide by the Council's Health and Safety Policy.
Any other duties as reasonably requested by the Communication and Programming Managers.