Association of British Orchestras

Head of Communications (maternity cover)

Sage Gateshead £35,671 - £40,470 Closing date 22 December 2021
The Head of Communications is a senior position within the External Relations and Strategic Development team. The opportunity to join the team has arisen due to maternity leave. A range of working
patterns and contract types will be considered, and there may be the possibility of continuing in another role beyond the fixed period.

The post-holder will manage a small team that includes a Communications Manager, Communications Coordinator, Graphic Designer and external PR support. They will also work closely with the organisation’s public affairs lead on advocacy campaigns. This role is all about telling the big Sage Gateshead story. The successful candidate will be tasked with celebrating the value our music centre creates through its performance, learning and community activity. Whilst this role is not primarily about selling tickets, the post-holder will work closely with the Head of Classical Marketing and the Head of Contemporary Marketing to coordinate the charity’s marcomms activity. They will also work closely with the Audience Experience and Box Office teams on the audience communications journey.

Contact details

recruitment@sagegateshead.com
01914434607
St Mary's Square, Gateshead Quays, Gateshead, NE8 2JR

Annual Conference

The next ABO conference will take place in Gateshead,
hosted by The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, from 5-7 February 2025.