Marketing & Communications Officer – Strawberry Hill House & Garden

Job Title: Marketing & Communications Officer

Salary: £27,000

Hours: Full time

Terms: 1 year fixed term contract

Location: Strawberry Hill House & Garden, Twickenham, TW1 4ST

Closing date: 11:00 pm, 03 May 2025

Strawberry Hill House & Garden is a Grade 1 listed building set within a Grade II* listed landscape, created by Horace Walpole in the 18th century. The House is world-renowned for its unique architectural style and is one of the first (and few surviving) examples of domestic Gothic architecture. Having been extensively restored in 2010, the House is generally open to the public five days a week and historically, on average, welcomes circa 25,000 visitors per year.

The Trust is seeking to hire a dynamic and experienced Marketing & Communications Officer with a passion for history and a curiosity about Heritage and the Arts. With an eye for a good story and a proven track record of creating impactful marketing, the candidate will be a creative self-starter and an awareness of how to build a brand over the long term. Attention to detail and an ability to deliver consistently high-quality content are essential, to help the Director of Strawberry Hill House and the team to grow and broaden the Trust’s reach and engagement with our target markets.

The Marketing and Communications Officer is responsible for developing and executing on Strawberry Hill House & Garden (SHH&G)’s marketing and communication strategy and the delivery of content and digital activity to increase visitor numbers, to promote exhibitions, events, hires, catering, retail and fundraising activities. The successful candidate will also play a key role in building our reputation and brand in the highly competitive heritage world and ensuring gift aid is maximised on all ticket sales. An outgoing personality able to engage with a small and highly committed team of professionals is desirable, and a natural ability to develop strong external relationships with counterparties, consultants and supporters at all levels is key.

How to apply

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Please send your CV and a cover letter describing your experience and motivation for the role to: [email protected]

Closing date for application: 11pm Saturday 3 May

Interviews: Thursday 15 May