QEST are Hiring: Communications Manager (Maternity Cover)

We are looking for a Communications Manager (Maternity Cover) to join the QEST Team.

This is an opportunity for a professional, proactive and motivated individual to join a small, ambitious team at an exciting point in QEST’s evolution. As we strengthen our programmes, partnerships and national profile – with particular focus on young people and diversity – the Communications Manager will lead and deliver QEST’s communications and marketing strategy.

The role exists to communicate and celebrate QEST’s mission, programmes and impact: raising awareness, building audiences and inspiring stakeholders by championing excellence in craft, empowering aspiring makers and advocating for the sector.

Using considerable communications expertise, particularly in digital channels, the Communications Manager will equip partners and supporters with the tools to amplify QEST’s reach, highlight key programmes with a strong EDI focus, and support fundraising by showcasing impact and positioning QEST as a leader within the craft industry.

Click here to read the recruitment pack.

How to Apply

Please note this is a Maternity Cover, 12 months Fixed Term Contract. Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role to Communications Manager, Amy Bicknell at [email protected] by 5pm Wednesday 8 April. Please include the job title within the email subject line.

Interviews, preferably in-person, will take place w/c 13 April, with a start date ideally of Monday 18 May.

We particularly welcome applications from candidates who consider themselves underrepresented in the arts, crafts or education sectors.

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