The Old Vic
Marketing Project Manager - Backstage
Job Summary
We are seeking someone to be responsible for marketing, content and communications planning and implementation for the Backstage building from pre-opening to opening in October 2025.Job Description
Contract: Fixed term: March – November 2025 Location: Hybrid Hours: Two days per week March and April, rising to three days per week May – August, rising to four days per week September – November.
Salary: £37,800 – £39,900 pro rata depending on experience
Your Team The Marketing Project Manager – Backstage will report to the Chief Marketing Officer and will work closely with the Marketing & Commercial and Backstage Project teams and the wider organisation to support the marketing, content and communications for the Backstage building.
About Backstage As part of our multi-year plan of capital improvements, we are approaching the opening of Backstage, our six-storey space for creativity, education and community right next door to our historic building. Together with award-winning architects Haworth Tompkins, we are committed to building an exemplar low-carbon building that will support us to: Truly embed our work in the local community Reach young people, early-career artists and those interested in the arts to support their employment prospects and life chances Double the number of education, community and artist development participants we work with Allow emerging artists from all backgrounds to network, share stories and present work Provide a new neighbourhood hub with a caf -workspace.
Person Specification Essential Proven experience at a managerial level in marketing Self-motivated Able to manage concurrent projects to tight deadlines Excellent written and verbal communication skills and confidence in a creative environment Excellent planning and organisational skills A strong visual flair and an exacting attention to detail The ability to work collaboratively within small and large teams, managing multiple opinions
