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Marketing Manager
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: Grade G, SCP 20 – 25, £32,597 – £36,363 per annum (pay award pending)
Closing Date:28/08/2026 at 23:59
We’re looking for someone to lead the development and delivery of marketing, communications and audience development strategies for an ambitious cultural programme, overseeing integrated multi‑channel campaigns that meet organisational objectives, strengthen The Atkinson’s profile, and maximise return on investment.
As a creative and strategic communicator, you’ll play a key role in promoting The Atkinson, building its profile, and sharing compelling stories through targeted marketing and communications. Experience in marketing, communications and audience development within the arts, heritage, or cultural sectors is essential.
You can find the full job specification and information on how to apply here.
Recruitment Pack and Application Guidance Notes are available below.
Applications will only be accepted through the Sefton Council Vacancies website.
Creative Opportunities
The Landing Gallery
The Landing is a Gallery showcasing affordable artwork from leading regional artists, with regularly changing exhibitions.
Are you an artist? Are you interested in displaying and selling your artwork in our commercial gallery? Take a look at the application form below to see how.
In addition, every spring local artists have the opportunity to display their work at The Atkinson as part of the annual Sefton Open exhibition.
Volunteering
We are not currently recruiting any volunteers
Volunteers are a vital part of The Atkinson’s team, delivering excellent customer service and caring for our incredible collections, programme of events and exhibitions, workshops and more.
Work Experience & Placements
We work with local schools, colleges and universities to deliver high quality work experience and placements
If you are interested in gaining experience of the working world at The Atkinson, please get in touch and we will try our best to accommodate you.
Let us know where you are studying, your course title, what experience you would like to gain, and how many hours/days you need to complete.
The Orphan of the Temple, Edward Matthew Ward. (1816–1879) Atkinson Art Gallery Collection.