Marketing Assistant (July – December 2026)
Organisation: The Mowlem
Location: Swanage, Dorset, BH19
Reports to: Marketing Coordinator
Working hours: Part-time, 12.5 hours per week (hybrid and flexible working available)
Salary: £12.71 per hour
About The Mowlem
The Mowlem is a thriving arts hub for Swanage and a charitable organisation offering creative events throughout the year. We are an independent cinema with a 380-seat auditorium, studio space, gallery, and Showbar. Each year, we host over 300 events and welcome more than 25,000 visitors through our doors. Community and culture are at the heart of what we do, and we regularly partner with local festivals, schools, amateur societies, and professional artists and productions.
More information: https://www.themowlem.com / Facebook / Instagram / Website
Mowlem Institute Charity: Reg. No. 243486
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Marketing Assistant to join our small, dedicated team for a six‑month period (July–December 2026). You will support a wide range of marketing activities and campaigns, with a strong focus on social media, content creation, and audience development.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and schedule social media content across Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn
- Research and contribute creative ideas to promote our programme of events
- Review and update website content, writing copy and liaising with content owners
- Analyse marketing analytics to evaluate campaign effectiveness
- Assist with writing and designing printed materials
- Distribute flyers locally to promote events in Swanage and Purbeck
- Create a monthly “What’s On” press newsletter
- Support the team at events where a marketing presence is required
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
- Interest in theatre, cinema, music, and the role of the arts in the community
- Understanding of arts marketing and its key activities
- Experience creating engaging social media content tailored to different platforms
- Design skills using Canva or Adobe Creative Cloud
- Strong organisational and writing skills, with excellent attention to detail
- Good teamwork and communication abilities
- Reliable, punctual, and able to manage time effectively
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends when required
- Community engagement — working with local partners, festivals, and organisations
Desirable
- Photography, videography and film editing skills - to support our social media output
- Email marketing — experience with Mailchimp or similar platforms
- Analytics literacy — interpreting insights from Meta, Google Analytics, etc.
- Audience development — understanding how to grow and diversify audiences
If you have any questions about the role in advance of making an application, please email Tia, our Marketing Coordinator: [email protected].
How to Apply
Please email your CV and a covering letter detailing why you would like to apply for this post, your relevant or recent experience and what you can bring to the role.
Include a link to your portfolio, website or a piece of work that you are proud of. Video applications (3–5 minutes) are also welcome.
Applications can be sent to Bev: [email protected]
Closing date: Thursday 2 July at 2pm
Interviews: In person at The Mowlem, w/c 6 July 2026
Access
Please let us know if you have any access requirements or if you require this information in another format.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Swanage (Dorset)
