The Strings Club is seeking an experienced and passionate Marketing and Communications Manager to join our friendly team at the Head Office. In this key role, you’ll be responsible for shaping and delivering our marketing, content, and communications strategy to drive the growth and success of The Strings Club.

Application Deadline:

Monday, 30th September 2024 - 5pm.

Interview Dates:

Week commencing 30th September and 7th October 2024  

(Specific dates will be confirmed.)

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Annual Salary:

Starting at £29,000 (pro rata)

Working Hours:

9:00 am – 5:00 pm, 3 days per week

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Benefits  

• Free childcare at our Holiday Camps (saving £1,000s per year)  
• Pension scheme
• Up to 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)  
• Quarterly bonuses based on targets met  
• Quarterly paid training on a topic of your choice

Key Responsibilities:

• Expertise in PPC, paid social media, and programmatic advertising, including targeting, reporting, and creating retargeting ad campaigns  
• Strong administrative and communication skills  
• Campaign management experience  
• Experience with Mailchimp for curating and sending targeted weekly emails  
• Familiarity with Google Workspace and confident in Excel for managing marketing budgets  
• Proficiency in Canva for content creation  
• Excellent copywriting and proofreading skills  
• Passion and knowledge of music, education, or childcare sectors  
• Create weekly analytics reports for all marketing activities and identify areas for improvement  
• Manage third-party suppliers (e.g., designers, videographers)  
• Assist with proofing promotional materials  
• Desirable: press relations experience  
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to bring new ideas and assist in other activities  
• Confidence in reaching out to potential new clients as needed

Desired Experience:

At least 2 years of experience in a similar marketing role, ideally in the cultural, education, or childcare sector

Working at The Strings Club

Since 2012, The Strings Club has been offering unforgettable, music-filled experiences for children. Our award-winning Holiday Camps and School Sessions combine positive childhood experiences with the power of music, gaining recognition from respected figures such as Richard Hallam MBE and business leaders like Karren Brady CBE.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated marketing professional to join a rapidly growing company that’s making a real difference in children’s lives across the UK. You’ll be part of a supportive and friendly team, working remotely with quarterly meet-ups in either London or Birmingham (location to be confirmed in advance).

Why Join Us?

• Rewarding and fun role  
• Competitive salary  
• Work with a lovely team of people  
• Be part of a multi-award-winning, fast-growing company  
• Contributory pension  
• Free childcare at our Holiday Camps  
• Quarterly paid training in an area of interest  

The Strings Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all team members to share this commitment. Every new Head Office team member is required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including at least two checks with past employers (character references are now being accepted), the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), as well as child protection training. 

To apply, send your CV and 5 reasons why you'd like to join The Strings Club to: amy@thestringsclub.org. We can’t wait to hear from you!