Job Description

Salary

28,598 - 31,022 pro rata (17,158 - 18,613 per annum actual salary)

Contractual hours

22.2

Basis

Part time

Region

Rotherham

Job category/type

Marketing & PR

Date posted

16/12/2025

Job reference

REQ21907



Directorate: Regeneration & Environment

Permanent, Part-time (22.2 hours per week, with flexibility for evenings, weekends, and bank holidays).

Join our team at Rother Valley Country Park and help promote a stunning new waterfront cafe and function space with panoramic views. We are seeking a creative and organised

Marketing

& Events Officer

to deliver impactful campaigns and exceptional visitor experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and implement marketing campaigns to increase visits and revenue for the park and campsite. Manage websites and social media channels for the Country Park and Waleswood Caravan & Camping Park. Create promotional materials and list events on relevant platforms. Respond to public enquiries across digital channels. Coordinate with council communications and Culture, Leisure and Tourism teams for media coverage and press releases. Organise event logistics, including suppliers and contractors. Act as Duty Officer at events, supervising staff and volunteers.

About You

Proven experience in marketing and event delivery. Strong digital skills, including social media and media tools. Excellent communication and organisational abilities. Awareness of health and safety requirements for events. Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends. NQF Level 3 qualification or equivalent experience.

Why Join Us?

Work in a beautiful lakeside setting. Be part of a passionate, supportive team. Opportunity to make a real impact on visitor experience and community engagement.


Internal candidates: Apply via the YourHR system

External candidates: Complete the short form and upload your CV, detailing relevant skills, experience and qualifications aligned with the Job and Person Profile.

Interviews: Planned for 26th -30th January 2026 at Rother Valley Country Park.

For further details, contact: Joanne Edley, Operations Manager

Email: joanne.edley@rotherham.gov.uk.

Tel: 01709 334455. Please note: During 24 Dec-4 Jan, email queries with your contact number; responses will resume from 5 January.

Other roles available now or coming soon for the new Waterfront facility:

Head Chef, Cooks in Charge, Assistant Cooks, Front of House Supervisors, Hospitality Assistants, Reception/Admin Officers, and Part-time Marketing & Events Officer. This post will have access to the Public Services Network, if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at the Basic level (unspent criminal convictions). Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website. Until 31st March 2026 existing employees paid at Band D and above are subject to a temporary pay reduction of 1.15% spread out by means of a monthly deduction from each pay period over the full financial year. In recognition of implementing this temporary measure, those who experience a pay reduction will be awarded three additional days leave (pro rata for part-time). The Council is in consultation with trade unions regarding continuation of any agreement from 1st April 2026.