Job Description

This is an exciting time to join Dance City, as we celebrate our 40th anniversary and look to the future.

We're looking for someone with

at least one year of experience in a marketing or communications role

, who can help us to fulfil the vision, mission and charitable objects of Dance City by:

supporting the delivery of high quality marketing and communications, ensuring Dance City customers are informed and engaged. supporting the wider Dance City team with data-driven insights.
Our mission is to ensure the North East is the best place to dance and experience dance. You'll work in an organisation where you can see the difference you make every day.

If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Support the Senior Marketing and Communications Manager to develop and deliver effective marketing campaigns including performance, community, and education outputs. Develop Dance City's digital presence reaching a wide range of people and growing the reach of existing channels. Update and monitor Dance City's social media channels including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and LinkedIn Take photos and videos for content and archive as required Write copy, proof, and edit marketing and promotional materials as required. Liaise with suppliers including designers, printers, mailing house, distribution companies and photographers/videographers. Support the Senior Marketing and Communications Manager to develop, produce and disseminate high quality print and digital marketing materials. Monitor, maintain and update Dance City's website and ensure all digital information is current and accurate. Ensure all listings and events are issued and carried by press. Identify opportunities to cross-promote with others. Draft and issue press releases as required and build relationships with media to secure positive digital and print-based coverage. Be a point of contact for press and marketing enquiries. Oversee the creation of email and direct mail campaigns. Liaise with touring companies for performance content, marketing and promotional materials taking a proactive role in promoting forthcoming performances and driving sales. Organise successful promotional events across the region as required including public showcase events. Supporting the Dance City team with the insight and evaluation needed to deliver strategic, evidence-based activities and programmes Leading on collating and analysing data from internal and external channels and using this insight to help improve how Dance City works. Leading on reviewing evaluation criteria and mechanisms, to support the organisation to achieve its KPIs and outcomes, and making recommendations for improvement. Leading on collecting and delivering information required by funders such as Arts Council England.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential

At least one year's experience in a marketing or communications role Thorough understanding of and interest in marketing/communications and digital channels. Experience of using email newsletter systems. Experience of creating engaging social media content. Experience in collecting sales/marketing data and insights. Ability to manage multiple priorities, prioritise workload/manage time. Excellent copy-writing, proof-reading, spelling and grammar and IT skills. Proven organisational skills. Strong oral and written communication skills. A proven self-starter, able to take the initiative and make decisions. High level of attention to detail.

Desirable

Previous arts sector experience. Marketing / PR qualification. Knowledge of how to make marketing and communications material accessible. Experience of working with multiple stakeholders such as artists, dance companies and funders. PR experience. Experience of using Ticket Office Systems. Experience of using content management systems. Experience of creating and implementing SEO, CRO and Adwords strategies. Able to create engaging content using simple design and editing software such as Canva and Capcut. Interest in dance as an artform . Experience of design and using design software.

HOW TO APPLY

Download the job pack for the full job description and person specification: https://www.dancecity.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Marketing-Communications-and-Insights-Officer-2.pdf

Please send a CV and cover letter to Anand Bhatt, CEO and Artistic Director: anand.bhatt@dancecity.co.uk, by

12 noon on Friday 19 September 2025

. In your cover letter please demonstrate how you meet the person specification.

Interviews will be held at Dance City on Wednesday 1 October.

Please note that any offers of employment are subject to two satisfactory references, of which one must be from a current or most recent employer. Evidence of right to work in the UK is also required.

If you require this information in a different format, or would rather submit a video or audio file, please let Anand Bhatt, CEO and Artistic Director, know and we can enable this to happen.

Dance City actively encourages applications from those with less visibility in the arts. We specifically welcome applications from women, disabled people and those from Black, Asian, ethnically diverse, LGBTQ+ and international backgrounds with the right to work in the UK.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,000.00-31,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person