Paul Mellon Centre for Studies in British Art
Marketing & Communications Manager
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Marketing & Communications Manager (Job Share)
Location: Paul Mellon Centre (PMC), London. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements
Salary: £51,500 p.a. 1.0FTE (pro rata)
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract, 12 months
Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Closing Date: 10am Monday 19 October 2026
Interview Date: w/c 9 November 2026
Start Date: January 2027
About the Role
We are looking for a Marketing and Communications (M&C) Manager to join our existing M&C Manager as part of a job-share arrangement. You will be collaborating with almost every department across the PMC to ensure our activities effectively reach and engage our target audiences. This is an exciting opportunity to work for a unique arts organisation that values creativity and academic rigour.
You will be joining the PMC at a formative moment following the recent completion of a strategic review. As M&C Manager you will play a central role in advancing our core priorities: expanding access to the study of British art; embedding research at the heart of all our work; and establishing inclusive, sustainable pathways into the field.
A key component of this role will be enhancing the PMC’s visibility and impact. As the field of British art continues to evolve, we are eager to gain deeper insights into how our work is received and understood – both nationally and internationally – and to articulate our role and influence within the wider community of British art studies.
You will be an advocate for the PMC brand, promoting it both internally and externally, and supporting the organisation in delivering its mission.
Over the past year, the department has been working on the redevelopment of the Centre’s website and the implementation of a centralised customer relationship management (CRM) system. During your contract, you’ll help roll out these systems to colleagues and contribute to the development of the Centre’s content strategy.
This post is offered as a job-share opportunity alongside the existing M&C Manager, who works 20 hours per week. The successful candidate will work 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE). The two postholders will work collaboratively to deliver the responsibilities of the role, with individual areas of lead responsibility agreed between them.
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The successful candidate will normally be expected to work Tuesday and Thursday, with a further day to be agreed. Our preference is that the anticipated working pattern includes an overlap in the office with the existing postholder on Friday, to support communication, handover, joint planning and continuity. Some flexibility may occasionally be required to accommodate meetings, events, annual leave or other service requirements.
Who We Are
The PMC is an educational charity that champions new ways of understanding British art history and culture. We publish, teach and carry out research, both at the Centre in London and through our online platforms. Our archives, library and lively events programme are open to researchers, students and the public. The PMC’s Grants and Fellowships programme supports institutions and individuals with research projects, publications, exhibitions and events. Through all areas of our work, we promote activities that enhance and expand knowledge about British art and architecture. The PMC was founded in 1970 by the art collector and philanthropist Paul Mellon. It is part of Yale University and a partner to the Yale Center for British Art.
Who We Need
As Marketing and Communications Manager (Job Share), you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies and campaigns to promote and communicate the PMC’s activities, ensuring that our work reaches and engages a wide audience, both in academic communities and within the general public. You will report to the Digital Lead and work collaboratively with the existing Marketing and Communications Manager. The role may also include shared line management responsibility for a Digital Content Assistant (Graduate Trainee) once the post is recruited.
The role would suit someone who is:
- an effective collaborator who can work with multiple different teams
- a confident communicator who can advise the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on the marketing and communications landscape
- an experienced copywriter
- experienced in marketing and communicating within the not-for-profit and/or arts sector
- interested in academic ways of thinking
- experienced in managing multiple projects and workflows
- experienced in digital marketing platforms
- experienced in print production
- experienced in managing and developing junior staff
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What We Offer
At the PMC we value our staff and offer a generous benefits package including:
- hybrid and flexible working arrangements (subject to role and operational needs)
- 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional paid leave options
- enhanced parental leave and pay for all parents, plus a range of compassionate leave options
- comprehensive health and wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme, private health and dental insurance options (taxable benefits), annual health screening and more
- financial support, such as a pension scheme, interest-free season ticket loans and money coaching programme
- opportunities for learning and development, including funded training, study leave and professional membership support
- everyday perks such as free and discounted access to museums and galleries, free PMC publications and refreshments provided onsite
We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where you can thrive. For full details of our staff benefits, please see the PMC Benefits Summary document on our website.
How to Apply
To apply please complete the online application form.
If you have any issues accessing the form, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our HR team at recruitment@paul-mellon-centre.ac.uk.
The full job description and person specification are available on our website.
What to Expect
We know applying for jobs can be time consuming so we aim to keep the process straightforward, being mindful of your time commitment. We will review all applications after the closing date and contact shortlisted candidates within two weeks where possible.
If you are invited to interview, we will send you a detailed interview pack in advance. This will include everything you need to know about the process, including:
- how to find us and what to expect on the day
- accessibility and adjustments
- the interview format and who you will meet
- any preparation needed
We are committed to making the whole experience as welcoming and transparent as we can.
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