Marketing and Communications Officer (Heritage)
Brass Bands England Fixed project fee of £9,000 Closing date 17 November 2025
This freelance opportunity is ideal for a candidate with some experience working on arts and culture or heritage projects. You’ll work closely as part of the Marketing and Heritage teams on the marketing and communications supporting an exciting and engaging programme of outreach activities, consultation events and exhibitions to bring The Brass Bands Archive to life.
This is a part-time, freelance role involving 90 days of work between January and December 2026 (approximately 1.5 to 2 days per week). There is a preference for the successful candidate to work on Mondays or Thursdays to align with other members of the project team. The location is flexible, with office space available at the organisation’s headquarters in Barnsley. Remote or hybrid working arrangements are also suitable. The position offers a fixed project fee of £9,000.
*** Job responsibilities ***
To provide marketing support for Heritage projects:
- Attend project meetings
- Follow-up any necessary actions in advance
- Lead on marketing delivery the Diverse Voices consultation project and The Brass Band Archive
- Plan and deliver marketing and PR activity
- Create graphics for printed material
To plan and prepare member's newsletters and other mailings:
- Coordinate the monthly newsletter
- Create and distribute ad hoc mailings
To manage social media content:
- Lead the creation, posting and scheduling of social media content on a number of social media channels, including The Brass Bands Archive Instagram account
- Create graphics for social media
- Creating paid advertising campaigns for social media
- Gather relevant data on reach and interaction
To create written content:
- Write engaging copy for news stories and members resources
- Write and distribute press releases
*** Essential requirements ***
- Experience in marketing or communications in an arts and culture or heritage setting
- Experience of copywriting and social media content creation
- Experience working in partnerships
- Excellent attention to detail
- An ability to plan, prioritise and work to tight deadlines
- An ability to work as part of a team and act professionally and respectfully
- Efficient and courteous written and verbal communication skills
- Sufficient IT literacy to use customer relationship management software and project management software
- Able to undertake evening and weekend work on occasion
*** Desirable requirements ***
- Understanding of the arts and heritage funding system
- Interest and enthusiasm for the brass band or community music sector
- Knowledge of the software systems used by BBE (iMIS, Airtable, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Zoom)
Further requirements and responsibilities for the role are listed on our Opportunities page on the BBE website: https://www.bbe.org.uk/careers
*** How to apply ***
Applications can be submitted via the Marketing and Communications Officer (Heritage)
application form. As part of this form, you will need to provide a covering letter (up to
500 words) detailing your suitability for the role, and upload an anonymised CV.
Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of the person specification.
Please ensure that your suitability in reference to this criteria is addressed in your
application. If you require any further information about the role please contact
jobs@bbe.org.uk in the first instance.
Applications close on Monday 17 November at 9am, with interviews held online on
Monday 24 November.
This is a part-time, freelance role involving 90 days of work between January and December 2026 (approximately 1.5 to 2 days per week). There is a preference for the successful candidate to work on Mondays or Thursdays to align with other members of the project team. The location is flexible, with office space available at the organisation’s headquarters in Barnsley. Remote or hybrid working arrangements are also suitable. The position offers a fixed project fee of £9,000.
*** Job responsibilities ***
To provide marketing support for Heritage projects:
- Attend project meetings
- Follow-up any necessary actions in advance
- Lead on marketing delivery the Diverse Voices consultation project and The Brass Band Archive
- Plan and deliver marketing and PR activity
- Create graphics for printed material
To plan and prepare member's newsletters and other mailings:
- Coordinate the monthly newsletter
- Create and distribute ad hoc mailings
To manage social media content:
- Lead the creation, posting and scheduling of social media content on a number of social media channels, including The Brass Bands Archive Instagram account
- Create graphics for social media
- Creating paid advertising campaigns for social media
- Gather relevant data on reach and interaction
To create written content:
- Write engaging copy for news stories and members resources
- Write and distribute press releases
*** Essential requirements ***
- Experience in marketing or communications in an arts and culture or heritage setting
- Experience of copywriting and social media content creation
- Experience working in partnerships
- Excellent attention to detail
- An ability to plan, prioritise and work to tight deadlines
- An ability to work as part of a team and act professionally and respectfully
- Efficient and courteous written and verbal communication skills
- Sufficient IT literacy to use customer relationship management software and project management software
- Able to undertake evening and weekend work on occasion
*** Desirable requirements ***
- Understanding of the arts and heritage funding system
- Interest and enthusiasm for the brass band or community music sector
- Knowledge of the software systems used by BBE (iMIS, Airtable, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Zoom)
Further requirements and responsibilities for the role are listed on our Opportunities page on the BBE website: https://www.bbe.org.uk/careers
*** How to apply ***
Applications can be submitted via the Marketing and Communications Officer (Heritage)
application form. As part of this form, you will need to provide a covering letter (up to
500 words) detailing your suitability for the role, and upload an anonymised CV.
Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of the person specification.
Please ensure that your suitability in reference to this criteria is addressed in your
application. If you require any further information about the role please contact
jobs@bbe.org.uk in the first instance.
Applications close on Monday 17 November at 9am, with interviews held online on
Monday 24 November.