JOB OVERVIEW

This is a brand-new role in our expanding Marketing & Visitor Experience team - a unique opportunity to grow your creative communications career in a setting steeped in history and alive with activity.
As Marketing Co-ordinator (Content & Social Media), you’ll be a key part of our storytelling engine - shaping and sharing engaging, multi-format content that celebrates everything from ancient architecture and world-class music to learning programmes, services and special events. From short-form video and photo galleries to insightful articles and print materials, your work will help connect our audiences more deeply to the Cathedral’s mission and life.
Working closely with the Head of Marketing & Communications and colleagues across the Cathedral’s life, including dedicated volunteers, you’ll plan and deliver content that builds brand awareness, strengthens engagement, and supports visitor growth, charitable giving and community outreach.
This is an exciting, purposeful opportunity for a creative communicator with a strong eye for design, tone and storytelling - and a passion for making culture and heritage accessible to all.

EXPERIENCE

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience in content creation and digital communications, preferably in a cultural, charitable or heritage context;
• Strong copywriting and proofreading skills, with a clear and engaging style;
• Familiarity with major social media platforms and scheduling tools (e.g. Meta Business Suite);
• Basic video editing and design skills (e.g. Canva, Adobe Express or equivalent);
• Experience using a CMS to update web content (WordPress, Drupal or similar);
• Ability to use analytics tools to inform content planning and optimisation;
• A collaborative team player with good organisational and time-management skills;
• Knowledge of the UK’s cultural and visitor landscape is desirable.

Please note that:

• The role may require occasional evening and weekend work, with flexibility during peak periods;
• Mandatory safeguarding and GDPR training will be provided;
• Recognition of the Cathedral’s Christian mission, with comfort in promoting its role as a living church, is essential.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Head of Marketing & Communications to implement marketing and communications plans, with a focus on storytelling and multi-channel content delivery;
• Contribute to the development of campaigns that promote the Cathedral’s programme to priority audiences, including worshippers, visitors, members, and donors;
• Create, curate, and schedule high-quality digital content - including video, photography, and copy - for social media, website, email and print, ensuring all assets are consistent with the Cathedral’s brand and tone of voice;
• Plan and produce compelling copy for a range of channels (including web, email, press releases, blog posts and social media captions), adapting tone and style to suit different platforms and audiences;
• Collaborate with teams including Music, Learning, Fundraising and Visitors to shape content that supports their objectives and contributes to cross-departmental priorities;
• Provide support during periods of annual leave or key meetings by representing the Head of Marketing when appropriate;
• Assist with monitoring and reporting on content performance, contributing to campaign evaluations, monthly digital dashboards, and internal communications round-ups;
• Use data insights to inform ongoing content development and audience engagement strategies.

TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE:

For further details about the role and an application form, please go to:
https://www.chichestercathedral.org.uk/about-us/job-vacancies/part-time-marketing-co-ordinator-content
PLEASE complete an application form and return it to: hr@chichestercathedral.org.uk by midnight on 17 September 2025.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 22 months
Pay: £13,636.00 per year
Expected hours: 17.5 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Paid volunteer time
• Sick pay

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chichester PO19 1P