Interim Director of Audiences
The Marlowe Theatre
United Kingdom, South East
Posted on: Sept. 02, 2025
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Description:
Job Summary
We are seeking an interim Director of Audiences for a six month fixed term contract from November 2025-May 2026
Job Description
We are seeking an interim Director of Audiences while our current Director undertakes a Clore Fellowship. This is a six month fixed term contract from November 2025 - May 2026.
The Director of Audiences is a key role within the organisation, with a strategic remit to oversee marketing, communications, advocacy, brand, digital and design.
With a strong loyalty scheme and a high quality programme, we welcome over 400,000 people to the theatre over the year. This year we begin producing at the large-scale with The Party Girls by Amy Rosenthal, opening in Canterbury before a national tour. You will join us for a critical period of business planning into 2026 as we look to build on this work, expand our communications plans and build our digital strategy.
We are keen to hear from experienced communications or marketing professionals who have experience at senior leadership level. We are open to discussing different kinds of contracts for this role and from hearing from you about how we can make the role work for you.
The Marlowe Theatre is an inclusive and disability confident employer. We value difference and recruit by merit based on fair and open competition. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds
regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique.
We want to work with people who are passionate about their work, resilient in the face of any challenge that comes their way and supportive of their colleagues
£56,746 per annum.
Job Requirements
A great communicator
A strategic and creative thinker
A strong team leader
Excellent knowledge of marketing and communication theory and practice.
Good knowledge of customer loyalty strategies.
Good knowledge of audience development principles.
Good knowledge of regional and national media.
Good knowledge of theatre and the performing arts industry.
Excellent communications and/or marketing skills, with the ability to use a
broad range of strategies and tools.
Excellent analytical skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence, and negotiate
with, people at all levels of authority.
Good creative copywriting skills.
Good problem-solving skills.
Good people management skills.
Good IT skills.
Good numeracy skills.
Significant experience of working in arts communications and/or marketing.
Good experience in managing and developing staff.
Good experience of budget management.
Good experience of writing editorial copy, within a professional organisation.
Job Responsibilities
To contribute to the development of policy and play a significant role in the strategic direction of the theatre as a member of the Strategic Management Team.
To lead and develop the team, ensuring that staff are effectively recruited, have development opportunities, and are supported to deliver excellent results and meet targets.
To oversee the design and implementation of the Marlowe Theatre's marketing campaign strategies.
To maintain and enhance the Marlowe Theatre's reputation as one of the UK's major presenting and producing theatre and engine house for the performing arts through media, audience and stakeholder relationship campaigns.
Lead on the development of the Marlowe Theatre brand and tone of voice, ensuring that we present a consistent, engaging and authentic brand identity across all of our marketing and communications output.
As a member of the programming committee, to contribute towards programming and pricing decisions and to provide relevant data and analysis.
How to Apply
Apply through the Marlowe Theatre website and upload a CV and covering letter.
Contact name: Kate Mackonochie
Contact email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
Sept. 25, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
South East
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