Communications Manager

Are you a passionate and creative communications expert?  Do you have an eye for great content? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced and varied role?

If so, then you might just be the Communications Manager we're looking for at Milton Keynes Theatre.

Over the last 12 months we've worked on marketing and communications strategies for some of the biggest theatre shows on the UK touring circuit including Les Misrables, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Bat Out of Hell, Mamma Mia! and Sister Act. Not to mention our annual pantomime and visits from Welsh National Opera and Matthew Bourne's New Adventures.  Our programme also includes a range of drama, dance and comedy, as well as educational showcases and workshops from our in-house Creative Learning Team. 

Our Communications Manager will lead on the creation of both show and venue comms, running our press office and collaborating with the wider Marketing and Comms team to achieve impactful and effective campaigns. They will drive our social media strategy across multiple platforms, generating content and managing our channels in order to grow our reach and engagement. The successful candidate will also maintain and nurture a strong network of relationships with key stakeholders, organisations and media outlets. Previous experience in the arts is not essential and we actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including those currently under-represented in our industry.

To find out exactly who we're looking for, read our full job description and get in touch with an application.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 21st and 22nd June 2023. Applicants must be able to attend an interview on one of these dates. 

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Milton Keynes Theatre is part of the Ambassador Theatre Group (ATG), an extraordinary success story in the live entertainment industry.  As well as operating theatres, ATG covers every discipline in the industry, including show production and ticketing platforms. 

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they best meet the essential criteria for the role. Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible.

If you'd like to discuss accessibility prior to applying, please review our job description where you can find our contact details to request a confidential discussion. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a stage for everyone. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture. Find out more about us and our values at atg.co.uk and careers.atg.co.uk