About the job
Position Title: Audience Development Officer (Gosport Routes)
Location: Community based across Gosport with travel across South East Hampshire
Reporting to: Programme Director (Gosport Routes)
Contract: Fixed term for 3 years
Salary: £30,390 - £34,390 per annum (dependent on skills, experience and qualifications)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
What is the role?
The Audience Development officer plays a key role in supporting the Programme Director and the wider delivery team. This role provides audience development, marketing, communications and community engagement support across the project, ensuring information flows efficiently, systems are well managed, communities are welcomed and cultural activities are promoted clearly, inclusively and in an engaging manner.
What does a day in the life of this role look like?
A day in the life of an Audience Development Officer is varied, people-focused and community-centred. The day may begin by reviewing audience data, responding to enquiries and planning communications to promote upcoming cultural activities and events. They may also prepare newsletters, update social media channels or create accessible promotional materials designed to engage a wider range of communities.
A significant part of the role involves building relationships and engaging directly with local people. This could include attending community events, meeting with local organisations, speaking with participants and families or working alongside Community Producers to identify and reach groups who may not traditionally engage with cultural activities. The Audience Development Officer acts as a welcoming first point of contact, helping people feel valued and informed while promoting the personal, social and wellbeing benefits of taking part in creative and cultural experiences. Their work focuses on building trust, encouraging participation and ensuring that the programme remains inclusive and community led.
The role has an important administrative and strategic element. Throughout the day, the Audience Development Officer maintains accurate record, updates databases, analyses audience feedback and supports monitoring and evaluation activities. They help measure the impact of audience development initiatives, prepare reports, and identify opportunities to improve engagement and reach new audiences. By combining creativity, communication skills and data-driven insights, the Audience Development Officer plays a vital role in ensuring that cultural opportunities are accessible, relevant and meaningful for the diverse communities served by the Gosport Routes programme.
What to expect:
Your work will be varied but you will be part of a strong and vibrant team. You will work under the management of the Programme Director to support audience development, marketing, communications and community engagement.
You will be required to work 37.5 hours per week which may include some early evenings and/or weekend as needed
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
About you:
- Passion for supporting and empowering young people. community engagement and/or cultural development
- Creativity and solution focused thinking
- Respectful, honesty and integrity
- Ability to be adaptable, approachable and flexible
- High commitment to continuous professional practice and to continually look for ways to improve
- Be able to learn from experiences
- Be able to work collaboratively
- Able to build positive relationships
Motiv8 is committed to equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate for the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
We would welcome applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including:
- black, Asian and minority ethnic communities
- those who identify as LGBTQ+
- those living with a disability.
WHAT WE OFFER:
In return for your hard work, we offer:
- Annual leave: 24 days for the first 5 years increasing to 27 days after 5 years and additional holiday for further long service
- Pension contribution of 3%
- Continued wellbeing and welfare support to staff, through regular supervision, staff feedback and access to support networks and 24 hour counselling access through the company Employee Assistance Program.
- A comprehensive training package, to provide you with personal and professional development and to support your continuous professional development
- Thorough induction into core modules of work, providing you with a solid grounding in the field
- Job role progression routes through a company competency framework
- A challenging but rewarding work environment where you can make a difference
- A value driven culture that focuses on the employee and their needs
- Positive work culture – holding an Investors in People Platinum accreditation
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this role, click on the apply now button. You will then be provided with details of the Motiv8 recruitment portal where you will be asked to upload a CV and covering letter outlining your experience and knowledge of the following 4 areas:
- Experience in leadership or management
- Experience of working with children and young people and/or understanding of young persons needs
- Experience of working collaboratively
- Experience of measuring and evaluating progress
To view our full application pack, please go to the vacancy page on our website at www.motiv8.org.uk
The closing date for this role is midday on 14 August 2026
Interview are expected to take place on 2 September 2026
Pay: £30,390.00-£34,390.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
