Job Description

Appointment Type

Permanent Position

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Job Category

Culture and Heritage Services

Hours

37

Location

Guildford Museum, Quarry Street, Guildford GU1 3SX

Salary Min

Grade 6 - 42,272

Salary Max

Grade 6 - 49,755

Closing Date

01/02/2026

Ref No

11038

We're looking for a creative, organised, and proactive Marketing and Engagement Manager to help shape how people discover and engage with Guildford's heritage, events, and visitor offer.



In this varied role, you'll lead all marketing, communications, and engagement activity for the Heritage, Visitor and Events Team. From developing our marketing plan, creating high quality content, maximising promotion opportunities and supporting the team to deliver outreach, learning, and engagement activities, this is a varied and interesting role. In addition, the postholder will be responsible for developing our volunteer programme and managing a small team.



Working within a small team, the postholder will be expected to work flexibly with colleagues, support the wider service operation, and be part of a developing management team for the Heritage, Visitor, and Events Team.



We're looking for an experienced marketeer, with a passion for heritage, events, and visitor experience. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively and autonomously, have a proactive approach to their work, and be a flexible team player.

About Guildford

Guildford is a regional centre for leisure, business, education, shopping and culture set in beautiful countryside that includes the Surrey Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Guildford is a thriving market town and is a principal shopping destination with a vibrant night time economy. The town's geographical location provides excellent transport links in all directions, London is just 30 minutes away on the train and the town is well-served by frequent bus routes and subsidised Park and Ride facilities. All of this contributes to a quality of life that attracts many people to live, work in and visit Guildford.



We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer and value diversity. All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and post-holders to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff and volunteers.