Average Marketing Director salary in Oxford

Head of Marketing & CommunicationsLocation: Central Oxford, OX1Salary: £50,000 per annumHours: Full Time – 40 Hours per weekContract: PermanentAbout the roleThe Head of Marketing and Communications plays a leading role in developing the gallery’s brand, growing and diversifying audiences, and strengthening the visibility of the organisation locally, nationally and internationally. Working closely with the Director and Senior Management Team (SMT), this pivotal role is instrumental in helping to meet the gallery’s objectives to increase footfall and digital engagement, strengthen relationships with existing visitors and develop new audiences. This post-holder plays a central role with the Director in maintaining the artistic reputation and profile of this organisation as one of the UK’s most ambitious and influential contemporary art organisations, and driving ambitious marketing and communications campaigns. The position is responsible for developing and delivering the gallery’s audience development, communications and digital strategies, and plays a central role in nurturing relationships with stakeholders, including press, partners, artists and audiences. Ensuring compliance with data protection legislation and championing the gallery’s value of equality, diversity and inclusion are central to this role.Reporting to the Director and forming part of the Senior Management Team, the Head of Marketing and Communications is a full time position which manages and is supported by a full-time Marketing Manager and a full-time Design and Communications Officer, with freelance support on press/PR and design as required for specific exhibitions and projects.Principal ResponsibilitiesMarketing and CommunicationsTo grow and diversify their visiting and online audiences by leading audience development, communications and digital marketing strategies that will enable the organisation to build on its brand and profile, and strengthen its visibility in Oxford, the UK and beyond.To develop and oversee implementation of all marketing, communications and PR activity including media relations, social media and digital activity, development of marketing and branding collateral, and on-site interpretation.To formulate with the direction of the Director a transformational vision for the use of digital technologies to drive engagement and interaction with their online audiences.To manage effective and efficient relationships with any external PR and marketing consultants and companies.To develop and nurture key stakeholder, media and marketing relationships and partnerships and cultivate new relationships to ensure that their profile is high locally, nationally and internationally, and that their position as a leading tourist attraction in Oxfordshire and the South East grows.To strategically develop distinctive and innovative digital content, working closely and in creative collaboration with the Head of Exhibitions, Head of Communities, Participation and Practice as well as the wider Marketing and Communications team.To work with colleagues to strengthen visitor experience and engagement, both on-site and digitally, to increase profile and ensure that the organisation continues to thrive as one of the UK’s leading contemporary art spaces.To work closely with the SMT to drive audience research, development and evaluation, ensuring that the gallery attracts significant visitor numbers and closely addresses our stakeholder priorities.To manage the Marketing Manager and the Design and Communications Officer positions.Fundraising and FinanceTo attend events on site and externally to represent the gallery and build relationships with key external stakeholders. Occasional weekend and evening work will be required.To ensure tight, clear, budgetary setting, control and regular re-forecasting against targets working with the Head of Finance.To work closely with the Head of Development to support new fundraising initiatives and partnerships as required.To regularly review all communications activities, suppliers and resources to ensure best value for money.To prepare reports as required by Arts Council England and Oxford City Council and other funders/stakeholders in relation to digital, marketing and communications activities.About the employerThis is one of the UK’s most exciting and influential contemporary art organisations, renowned for its bold and ambitious artistic programme that promotes diversity and internationalism and celebrates contemporary art as a progressive agent of social change. They welcome approximately 100,000 visitors each year with approximately 15,000 attendances by schools and community groups in creative learning and participation activities. The organisation’s digital content reaches 450,000 through their digital channels annually. Through a wide range of high-quality content creation and programming, they aim to make contemporary art accessible and engaging to the widest audience and to promote creativity in all its visual forms. Over the last 60 years they have brought some of the world’s most important artists to the city, and the UK, and has developed an international reputation for pioneering emerging and under-represented artists. Closing date for Applications is Midnight onSunday 14th December 2025Interviews for the role will be Friday 19th December 2025To Apply and for more informationClick the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down).No agencies please.

This is a hands-on Finance Director role within a fast-scaling SME in the retail sector, focused on growth through acquisition. You'll work directly with the CEO to lead financial strategy, M&A activity, and operational scalability. Client Details Our client is a well-established SME operating in the retail industry, with a strong brand presence and a clear strategy to consolidate a fragmented market along a key UK corridor. Backed by supportive investors and robust cash flow, they are poised for rapid expansion through targeted acquisitions. Description The Finance Director will: Lead all aspects of financial management, planning, and reporting.Drive M&A activity: evaluate targets, build financial models, support negotiations, and lead due diligence and integration.Develop scalable systems, controls, and processes to support growth.Manage banking, funding, and investor relationships.Provide commercial insight and challenge to support strategic decision-making. Profile A successful Finance Director should have: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with 5-10 years post-qualification experience.Proven experience in M&A, either from a Corporate Finance/Transaction Services background or within a PE-backed/acquisitive SME.Commercially sharp with strong modelling, analytical, and negotiation skills.Entrepreneurial mindset, excited by building something significant.Collaborative team player, able to work closely with senior leadership and investors. Job Offer £85,000 - £100,000 base salary, plus bonus and growth share scheme.A strategic leadership role with direct influence on company direction.A career-defining opportunity to scale a business and share in the financial upside of its success If you are a Finance Director ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in Oxford, apply today to be considered for this position!

Our client is an expanding SME business with offices across the globe. They have a newly created role in their Oxford office for a permanent Digital Marketing Assistant.Reporting into the Marketing Director, typical duties will be to:Develop and execute the company social media strategy across platforms.Create, shoot, and edit engaging multimedia content tailored to each platform.Design visual assets.Write clear, compelling captions and post copy aligned with brand tone and objectives.Manage the social media content calendar, scheduling posts and monitoring performance to optimise results.Maintain SEO and add content to company website.Stay up to date with social media trends and platform updates to keep content fresh and relevant.Candidates that apply must have hands-on experience of creating and developing social media content. A creative mindset is key, with a strong understanding of social platforms and their audiences, SEO and website upkeep. Strong communication skills are key as there will be some customer interaction at trade shows. A degree in marketing or related field is key as well as some practical experience.On offer is a base salary of 30-40k (depending on experience), with good benefits such as 30 days holiday, the opportunity to travel (if interested), hybrid working and free onsite parking.