We’re Hiring! – Marketing and Communications Manager (Maternity Cover)

The Poetry School are looking to hire a Marketing and Communications Manager for maternity cover to join our friendly team for a 12-month period.

Marketing and Communications Manager (Maternity Cover)

Fixed term, 12 months, Full-time.

£30,000 per annum full-time equivalent (FTE).

We are looking for someone with a proactive and dynamic approach to work who is ready to take on a maternity position and hit the ground running.

You will be someone with experience of developing and delivering social media strategy in a professional context with the ability to write original and compelling content. Strong written communication skills are a must.

Most importantly you will be passionate about the power of poetry to bring about positive impact on people’s lives.

Location

At present the team work between home and the co-working space at 1 City Square in Leeds or at Somerset House in central London, where we are members. We would expect this role to work at least 2 days a week from Somerset House or 1 City Square in Leeds. If the candidate chooses 1 City Square as the main office, this role would visit Somerset House at least once a quarter; if the candidate chooses London for the main office, they would visit Leeds at least once a quarter. We are open to a conversation with interested candidates during the interview process about the best way to balance in-person/home working.

Please download the full job description here:

Marketing and Communications Manager (Maternity Cover)

How to apply

To apply please send a supporting statement and CV to [email protected] with the subject line ‘Application – Marketing and Communications Manager’. Your statement should outline why you want to work for The Poetry School and how you meet the skills and experience of the role and be no more than two A4 pages.

Please also complete our Diversity and Inclusion Recruitment Survey online here.

We guarantee first round interviews to candidates who self-identify as having a protected characteristic (as outlined by the Equality Act 2010). If you see yourself as someone who meets these criteria, please say so in your supporting statement.

Closing date for applications: Monday 6 October 2025, 9am.

First round interviews will take place online during the week commencing Monday 13 October 2025.
Second round interviews will take place during the week commencing Monday 20 October 2025.

You will be asked to complete a task during the first interview and another ahead of the second interview. Please notify us on application if you cannot attend any of these interview dates.