Job Description

Destination Marketing Officer
Permanent
Full-Time
32,597 to 34,434
Come and work for an award-winning organisation!


We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town.



We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance.
Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team.
About the role


Destination Marketing Officer

Location: Municipal Offices

Hours: 37 per week

Salary: Grade F (32,597-34,434)



Join Marketing Cheltenham, the town's official destination marketing team, and play a key role in promoting Regency Cheltenham - The Festival Town. With nearly 2 million visitors every year, Cheltenham is a place of culture, creativity and community, and this role puts you at the heart of showcasing everything that makes it special.



As Destination Marketing Officer, you'll help shape how Cheltenham is seen by visitors and residents - creating inspiring content, supporting high-profile campaigns and championing the town's thriving visitor economy.



What you'll do

Create engaging digital content for social media, newsletters and the Visit Cheltenham website. Produce beautiful photography and video to promote the town and local businesses. Keep the Visit Cheltenham website accurate, up to date and SEO friendly with inspirational content Support marketing campaigns, media activity and press releases. Build strong relationships with local businesses, partners and tourism stakeholders.

What you'll bring

Experience in consumer or digital marketing - ideally within the tourism industry. Strong content creation skills and confidence using tools like Canva and Mailchimp. Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail. A genuine passion for Cheltenham, great local knowledge and a proactive 'can do' approach.

Why join us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a friendly, creative and ambitious team, to help shape Cheltenham's story and directly support the town's visitor economy. You'll work on meaningful projects, collaborate with brilliant local partners, and create content that inspires people to visit, explore and return.



Occasional evening and weekend work will be required to support events.



Interview Dates: 23rd and 24th February 2026

What can we do for you...


An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days (pro rata) after five years (excluding Bank Holidays). A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours. A comprehensive programme of learning and development. Two days (pro rata) paid time off for volunteering. Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes. Access to free counselling services. Upon successful completion of your probation period, you will then have access to our Healthcare Cashback Plan. A cycle to work scheme. Low-cost town centre parking. A commitment to employee wellbeing. Applications


To apply for this position please click on "apply now" at the bottom of this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It's important that we're a good fit for each other, so let us know what's important to you and why you want to work for Cheltenham Borough Council.
The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date


Thu, 12 Feb 2026