Contract

Marketing & Communications Officer

Manchester Histories is recruiting a part-time Marketing & Communications Officer to help promote our work and the This Is Us: Tracing Manchester’s Histories project through digital communications and community engagement.

Job details

Location

University of Manchester

Salary

£28,000 pro rata

Hours of work

P/T 24 hours / 3 days per week, 2 Years Fixed Term Contract, Hybrid working available

Contract

Temporary

Closing date

January 9, 2026

Manchester Histories is recruiting a Marketing & Communications Officer to help share stories from Greater Manchester’s diverse histories and support the landmark project This Is Us: Tracing Manchester’s Histories.
This new role will play a key part in raising awareness of Manchester Histories’ work and the This Is Us: Tracing Manchester’s Histories project, recruiting and engaging community participants and volunteers, and delivering digital campaigns that celebrate overlooked stories and explore complex histories, including those connected to migration, the Atlantic Slave Trade and industrial exploitation.
Working closely with the Manchester Histories team and partners, you will help to:
  • plan and deliver marketing and communications activity across social media, email and web
  • create accessible, engaging content for a wide range of audiences
  • support community outreach and events
  • contribute to an inclusive digital platform for storytelling and dialogue
We are looking for someone with:
  • at least two years’ experience in marketing and communications
  • proven experience managing social media and creating digital content
  • experience of community outreach and/or volunteer recruitment
  • a commitment to accessibility, inclusion and environmentally sustainable ways of working
Manchester Histories is committed to inclusive, ethical and environmentally sustainable practice across all areas of its work.
We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences, particularly those who are underrepresented in the heritage and cultural sectors.
How to apply
Please complete the online application form linked here and upload your CV.
  • Application deadline: Friday 9 January 2026, 5pm
  • Interviews: Week beginning Monday 19 January 2026

If you need the application form in a different format, or require any adjustments or support to complete your application, please contact abigail@manchesterhistories.co.uk.