Marketing & Development Coordinator
Employer: Stephen Joseph Theatre
Location: The role could operate remotely; however, the role holder would be required to be based in the office in Scarborough a minimum of one day per month and to be in Scarborough across specific festival dates (as identified by the Festival Manager)
Temporary: one-year, fixed term contract
Working hours: This is a freelance contract, working the equivalent of 4 days/30 hours per week.
Salary: £30k-£40k
Closing date: Wed, 20 May 2026
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Job Summary
SJT, in partnership with The Scarborough Fair, is looking to recruit a freelance Marketing & Development Co-ordinator on a one-year, fixed term contract. This role will be responsible for the delivery of an integrated marketing, media and sponsorship strategy for The Scarborough Fair.
Job Description
Marketing & Development Coordinator
Reporting to: Festival Manager
Location: The role could operate remotely; however, the role holder would be required to be based in the office in Scarborough a minimum of one day per month and to be in Scarborough across specific festival dates (as identified by the Festival Manager).
SJT is working in partnership with The Scarborough Fair to support the delivery of a year-round programme of arts, heritage and sporting festivals, taking place in and around Scarborough town centre. As part of that partnership, SJT is looking to recruit a freelance Marketing & Development Co-ordinator on a one-year, fixed term contract.
SJT is a producing theatre based in Scarborough. It has a national and international reputation, and offers a year-round programme of high-quality theatre and film, together with a wide-range of participatory activity across the region.
The Scarborough Fair is a series of year-round festivals, established in 2023. Since that point, it has delivered 573 events, over 285 days, at 308 locations, supported 101 local creative commissions, and seen over 370,000 attendances. It is a festival that belongs to Scarborough, created by and for the people of Scarborough. It has increased footfall, extended the visitor season, strengthened the local creative economy, created jobs and skills development, and enhanced civic pride.
The upcoming year is a busy one with over 170 events already programmed over the summer, so we are looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Marketing & Development Co-ordinator to work alongside the Festival Manager in developing and promoting The Scarborough Fair brand and activities. You will be part of a small but dedicated team and will have the opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of The Scarborough Fair.
This is a freelance contract, working the equivalent of 4 days/30 hours per week.
Job Requirements
We are looking for someone with:
Experience of delivering marketing campaigns, ideally in the arts events sector;
Knowledge of, or interest in, the festival/arts sector;
An understanding of arts sponsorship;
Knowledge of GDPR regulations;
Computer literate - Word, Excel, Outlook, Canva;
Ability to learn and work with new software systems (eg Eventotron);
Excellent communication skills and interpersonal abilities;
Strong organisational and multitasking skills, detail-oriented, and capable of working on multiple festivals simultaneously;
Ability to work accurately under pressure and to meet deadlines;
A can-do attitude;
Ability to work as part of a team or independently, when required;
Able to work flexible hours and commit to Festival dates;
A personal commitment to organisational excellence; displaying honesty, integrity and a strong sense of ethics in all decisions and actions.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities include:
With the Festival Manager, developing and managing delivery of an integrated marketing plan;
Managing and co-ordinating brochure production;
Overseeing co-ordination of all aspects of The Scarborough Fair website;
Developing and managing multimedia and digital marketing activity;
Co-ordinating all marketing print and display/distribution;
Identifying potential partners to generate sponsorship for The Scarborough Fair;
Reviewing and developing commercial sponsorship packages;
Managing the delivery of agreed partnership activities;
Developing and managing media communication campaigns;
With the Festival Manager, ensuring that all commercial partnership arrangements are met in respect of activities in and around The Scarborough Fair events;
Managing research and evaluation of all marketing and communication activities;
Managing marketing budgets, in collaboration with the Festival Manager.
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