Job Details
Freelance Marketing Campaign Officer
Walk the Plank
Expires in 24 days
Overview
Walk the Plank is one of the UK’s leading outdoor arts organisations with a reputation for creating innovative productions and performances which engage artists, individuals and communities in a wide range of outdoor settings regionally, nationally and internationally.
Project fee: £7,000
Temporary
(Freelance Contract: 6 months - 2 days per week. January to June 2026, with a possibility to extend)
Cobden Works, 37-41 Cobden Street, Salford, Greater Manchester, M6 6WF
Key information
The Marketing Campaign Officer role is specific to the 2026 “Salford 100” Cultural Programme, which incorporates commissions created and produced by both Walk the Plank and From the Other.
About the role
Our marketing team plays a crucial role in ensuring that each piece of work we deliver is executed to the highest standards for our clients regarding budgets, process, creativity, safety and audience engagement, and communicated to public and clients in line with our carefully developed brand messaging and marketing standards.
To apply for this post:
Please submit your latest written CV and a written expression of interest, no more than one page of A4, to recruitment@walktheplank.co.uk
Please note that we use software to check the use of AI in applications. If you have used AI within your application, please disclose the reason behind this in your email.
We welcome you to inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in our recruitment process.
Deadline
We are committed to finding the best fit for this role. Once we have identified the right candidate, the job advertisement will be taken down. We encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as early as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Thank you for your understanding and interest in joining our team.
Accessibility:
Walk the Plank is committed to equal opportunities, and is Disability Confident Committed Employer, a Living Wage Employer, a Mental Health Aware Employer and a Creative Access Employer Partner.
We value a diverse team and welcome applications from all sectors of the community as part of our aim to reflect the diversity of our audiences.
D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent applicants fulfilling the basic criteria for the role will be interviewed. If you have any specific access requirements for the interview or foresee any barriers to the proposed way of working, please specify if you are invited to interview.
*It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high number of applications, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.
Requirements
This role is central to the successful delivery of the Salford 100 cultural programme, coordinating marketing activity, managing assets and ensuring clear communication between Walk the Plank’s marketing team, Producers from Walk the Plank and From the Other, and key partners across the programme, including Salford City Council, Carousel PR and community organisations.