Job Description

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for someone creative, well-organised and ambitious - who is passionate about music. We don't just mean someone who is on the pulse in terms of who the next big thing is or someone who regularly attends gigs. We mean someone who understands music and youth culture and the power that music has to create social change.

We're looking for someone who has bold ideas of their own and an eye for talent. You'll have the ability to interpret our vision, conceiving and planning projects and campaigns, working collaboratively to execute your ideas and delegating tasks to our always-growing community of creatives.

AudioActive is at an exciting point in its development and we're looking for an ambitious person who is eager to develop their career alongside our growth. We're proud to have a diverse staff team and in order to stay accessible and relevant to the people and communities we work with, we are proactively seeking, and especially encouraging applications from:

People of colour People who identify as female People who identify as non-binary or gender variant People with lived experience of disability, marginalisation or neurodiversity People from the LGBTQIA+ community People under the age of 30

THE ROLE

We're seeking a dynamic Communications and Marketing Manager to amplify AudioActive's reach, strengthen our brand, and engage diverse audiences, locally and nationally. This pivotal role combines strategy, creativity, and collaboration to ensure our mission resonates widely. You will act as a connector between internal teams and external creatives, managing campaigns, content, and communications across all platforms.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and implement a comprehensive Communications and Marketing strategy aligned with AudioActive's goals, working closely with our Director. Manage and grow AudioActive's multi-platform social media channels.
As part of this role, you will be responsible for shaping AudioActive's social media strategy, maintaining a consistent and authentic tone across all platforms. Overseeing a junior team member, you will ensure quality control for every post, aligning content with our mission and values. You will also manage content plans, delegate tasks, and book in the creation of materials such as online posters, infographics, and video content to promote our wide range of activities.

Manage a pool of freelance creatives (designers, videographers, copywriters) and assign projects, ensuring all activities are documented. Oversee the creation of print and digital communication including flyers and posters, digital assets, case studies, and imagery. Oversee the distribution of print, manage digital archive of all assets. Build and manage email campaigns, newsletters, and segmented audience databases. Collaborate with project teams to engage young people and emerging artists. Develop and maintain AudioActive's website, ensuring regular updates and consistent branding. Represent AudioActive at events and oversee documentation of activities for marketing purposes. Ensure all materials adhere to brand guidelines and align with our mission. Evaluate marketing activities and contribute insights to strategic meetings. Overhaul and manage the CRM database in compliance with GDPR. Work within the budget to get the most out of it.

PR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Build relationships with press, journalists, and influencers. Write and distribute press releases, maintaining relationships with media contacts. Oversee media outreach and generate coverage to promote our events, projects, and impact. Keep stakeholders updated through branded communications.

PERSON SPECIFIC

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Experience in marketing, communications, and team management. Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of social media, email marketing, and CRM systems. A passion for music, youth empowerment, and community development.

ESSENTIALS

High standard of written and verbal communication, as well as experience writing for a website, newsletter and/or social media Ability to create briefs, delegate and outsource tasks to staff and collaborators Good knowledge of the current social media landscape Good knowledge and passion for music and music culture At least 3-years' experience in a marketing and communications role Experienced user of CMS and CRM or similar software solutions used to manage data, projects and stakeholder relationships Day-to-day working knowledge of GDPR policy and procedure for comms work The ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with a range of colleagues and stakeholders at all levels A creative person who is able to use their own initiative Ability to work to deadlines and to react to incoming requirements Excellent attention to detail in delivery of your work Good level of content creation skills for all social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn)

DESIR

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Established contacts in media and music that can aid AudioActive. Experience using Canva, Photoshop or similar software. Good knowledge of the youth, community & music industry sectors. Experience in developing an audience. Experience working on fundraising campaigns.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSTS

Be familiar with and adhere to the company's policies and procedures including Child Protection, Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety. Regularly refer to the branding and communications associated with the company, always communicating in line with them. Contribute to the company's ongoing fundraising activity, referring opportunities to other staff, and contributing to work around fundraising such as applications as required. Refer regularly to the company business plan which will form the foundation for our working practice and objectives. Provide necessary information to support the company's monitoring and evaluation procedures. Attend and support company networking, performance opportunities and events as required. Update your online calendar to inform the company of your timetable. Complete holiday/lieu forms in accordance with company procedure. Where applicable, be responsible for monitoring your own DBS disclosure and its date of renewal. Complete relevant finance forms in a timely manner when using company money. It is important that our work is safe, and accessible to other members of the team. Regularly back up your work using appropriate databases such as the company server, or Google Drive in accordance with company filing guidelines within the business plan. Work in a flexible manner, being flexible to work evenings and weekends and willing to undertake other duties as required. Uphold the core values of AudioActive and operate in accordance with them.

WORKING

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We have a culture of developing roles around the strengths and expertise of our colleagues, and we envisage that this post will have scope to develop as the organisation grows.

Reports to:

Director of Programmes, Marketing and Communications (DSL)

Working with the CEO, the Director of Operations (when appointed) and Project Managers.

Hours: 30 hours per week

Salary: 20,800 - 22,400 (26k - 28k FTE)

Hybrid working is available

Hours will be worked mainly during weekdays between the hours of 9am and 6pm. Work hours can be flexible in agreement with your manager.

Permanent contract. A probationary period of 6 months will apply.

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The holiday entitlement is 33 days per annum including bank holidays (Pro-Rata). Part-time staff are entitled to a pro-rata of the 33 days based on their working week. In addition, you are not required to attend work between 27th and 31st December, if your work days fall in this period.

PENSION SCHEME

All eligible members of staff will be automatically enrolled in accordance with the legislation, to the Staff Pension Scheme. Contributions are currently 8% of basic salary, of which 5% is payable by the member of staff concerned and an additional 3% provided by AudioActive. Staff will be supplied with further details upon commencement. The pension scheme may be subject to change, and staff members may opt not to take part in the Scheme.

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

All employees receive a contribution of up to 200 per year (pro rata) to support them to maintain a passion for music and an up to-date awareness of music, particularly where relevant to young people that we work with. Expenditure is flexible (to be agreed with the CEO) and can include music streaming or magazine subscriptions, gig, festival or conference tickets etc.

Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment

Any offer of employment will be made subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and, where relevant, a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy.

AudioActive operates within robust safeguarding standards and procedures. We are fully committed to creating a safe environment for the children, young people, and communities we work with. As such, we carry out comprehensive checks on all potential new staff to deter individuals with harmful intentions and reduce the likelihood of unsafe practice.

All staff who work directly with children, young people, or have access to confidential information will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

In line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, applicants are required to disclose any unspent criminal convictions. Certain roles, particularly those involving work with children and vulnerable people, are exempt from the Act and may require disclosure of all convictions, including those that are spent. This will be clearly outlined in the recruitment materials for such roles.

We are committed to ensuring that any disclosure is handled in a confidential and proportionate manner, and we recognise that a criminal record will not necessarily bar someone from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances and the background of the offence(s)

If you have any concerns or questions about this process, we encourage you to contact us for an informal conversation before applying.

We operate within an anti-slavery and human trafficking policy.

HOW TO

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For an application pack please visit:

https://audioactive.org.uk/work-with-us

Please send an email with your completed application form and a completed equal opportunity form to

recruitment@audioactive.org.uk.

Please attach as a PDF.

We are unable to accept CVs for this role.

If you have any questions or would like to have an informal chat about the role, please contact recruitment@audioactive.org.uk.

Due to capacity and the number of applications we receive, we regret that we are not able to offer individual feedback on unsuccessful applications at this stage of the process.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 26,000.00-28,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brighton BN2 4GL

Application deadline: 21/08/2025
Reference ID: Marketing and Communications Manager