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Marketing Assistant

The Atkinson, Southport, Merseyside

Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Salary: Grade E, SCP 7 – 11, £25,584 to £27,269 per annum (pay award pending)
Location: The Atkinson, Southport
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 36 hours per week.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 22nd July 2025 at 23:59
Interview date: 5th August 2025
Reference: COMM/25/318126

The Atkinson in Southport is a leading arts centre that features a museum, art gallery, theatre, studio, library, café, and shop. It serves as a dynamic cultural hub, offering a diverse day-to-night program that attracts families, cultural tourists, and arts enthusiasts.

The Atkinson are seeking to recruit a Marketing Assistant to support the Marketing Manager in creating high-quality, distinctive, and engaging marketing campaigns that promote their varied programming.

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, self-motivated, and confident, with a relevant qualification. Experience in marketing, sales, and content creation within the arts, heritage, or cultural sectors is preferred.

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