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High impact and high-quality communications are integral to everything we do at Cathedral Music Trust and central to our continued growth. This is an exciting time to be joining us as Digital and Communications Manager, playing a vital role in the next stages of our development. The role plays a central part in our ambitions of increasing and diversifying our supporter base as well as building our advocacy role within cathedral music. You will need to find creative and engaging ways to communicate the beauty and value of choral and organ music in our cathedrals, churches and beyond, helping ever more people to experience the tradition and engage with the Trust.

The post of Digital and Communications Manager will help to shape and deliver of our communications strategy, leading on the Trust’s website, email communications, paid and organic social media channels, and SEO. You will play a key role in championing digital engagement across the organisation, ensuring effective delivery and evaluation of all digital activities. This includes websites, online marketing, online engagement, social networks, e-commerce, online fundraising, video as well as new digital platforms. You will also play a critical role in designing print materials, including leading the relationship with the editor and publishers for the half-yearly Cathedral Music Magazine and helping to design reports, fundraising materials and other marketing assets.

For this role you will need to have the ability to write sharp copy, design assets and be highly organised. You will need to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines, display a creative approach to the role and be adept at using digital channels. There is real scope for growth in this role for the right person, representing a great opportunity to further develop a career in digital communications within the arts and/or charity sectors.

You will need to respond proactively to all the communication needs of the organisation, from campaign development to fundraising. All staff work from home and our Board members, volunteers and partners are UK wide, so meetings and events are held regularly in London and elsewhere. You will work closely with the whole staff team and key volunteers, reporting to the CEO. You will also have regular contact with the Board of Trustees, Committee members and other volunteers, as well as liaising with a wide range of people externally.

Some core hours will be required but a degree of flexible working will be possible. Some travel will be expected in order to attend in-person meetings. The Trust is committed to each team member’s professional development and offers regular opportunities to undertake formal and informal training.