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Content Marketing Manager
Job Title: Content Marketing Manager
Contract type: Permanent, full-time. (Part-time arrangement could be discussed)
Salary: £30-£32,000 (dependent on experience)
Start date: ASAP
Holiday: 25 days per annum + bank holidays
Pension: Auto-enrolment
Place of work: National Opera Studio, 2 Chapel Yard, London SW18 4HZ
Reporting to: Head of Marketing and Digital
About the roleNational Opera Studio is looking for an experienced, dedicated Content Marketing Manager to join our team. Working closely with the Head of Marketing and Digital, the Content Marketing Manager will support the delivery of marketing across all areas of the organisation, including events, Short Courses, Workshops and fundraising initiatives, creating compelling content that enhances our brand and expands our community. Central to the role is amplifying the stories, achievements and development of our Young Artists, championing their journey and bringing their work to wider audiences.
This is a role for someone who has a passion for leading effective marketing campaigns, who will play a key part in shaping the future of one of the UK’s leading opera training institutions.
Key responsibilities include:- Supporting the smooth day‑to‑day running of the marketing and communications function.
- Leading multi‑channel campaigns across events, programmes, recruitment and fundraising.
- Producing engaging digital and print content, including video, audio, graphics and promotional materials.
- Managing the NOS website, social media channels, email marketing and online advertising.
- Upholding brand standards and managing image and video assets.
- Leading filming and livestreaming projects and supporting technical delivery.
- Monitoring and reporting on digital performance, audience insights and press coverage.
- Maintaining marketing databases, CRM records and GDPR‑compliant mailing lists.
- Supporting venue hire activity and responding to marketing‑related enquiries.
- Assisting with events, receptions and concerts to maximise marketing impact.
- Acting as an ambassador for NOS and contributing to the wider work and values of the organisation.
Person specification
Essential
- 2 years’ + experience in a dedicated marketing / communication role
- Experience creating visual/ video assets for digital channels
- Experience implementing CRM-led, insight-driven, digital marketing campaigns
- Excellent copywriting skills, as well as proof reading
- Highly organised, with ability to execute plans and schedules, managing own workload and time efficiently to keep to deadlines
- Experience in managing social media channels and devising engaging digital strategies across multiple platforms
- Good analytical and data-analysis skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Financially literate, with track record of managing budgets
- Technically literate, with proficiency in Office software
- Graphic design and video editing skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, Canva)
- Self-starter with a strong achievement drive and commitment to meeting objectives
- Flexibility to work evening and weekends, as required
Desirable:
- Knowledge of and/or interest in opera
- Experience in events marketing
- Experience in digital fundraising
- Understanding advances and trends in technology / social media
- Delegation and/or line-management experience
- Experience of web design / basic understanding of HTML
Full job description can be downloaded here.
How to apply
To apply for this role, please send:
- A CV including the names and contact details for two referees
- A covering letter
- A completed Equal Opportunities Form.
and send to [email protected]
addressed to the Executive Director Nicholas Simpson with ‘Content Marketing Manager’ in the subject line.
Closing date for applications:
Deadline: 09:00 on Thursday 26 February 2026
Interviews to be held on Tuesday 3 & 5 March.
The National Opera Studio is an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.