Current Vacancies
Communications Manager
Part-time: 0.8 FTE (28 hrs per week)
Salary: £30,000 per annum pro rata
We are seeking a creative and knowledgeable individual with a strong background in marketing/communications and audience development to join our team. This role will engage with new and existing audiences, raise the profile of Word Up North’s activities – including the widely renowned Ilkley Literature Festival – catching the attention of stakeholders and funders. This position will support income generation through box office, memberships, donations and advertising.
The Communications Manager will research, devise, and deliver marketing, communications and audience development plans for the organisation and its activities. They will be responsible for planning and executing engaging, creative campaigns that achieve targets for income generation, audience reach, press coverage and stakeholder satisfaction.
The role is being offered on two-year fixed-term basis initially (until 31 March 2028), with an option for the contract to be extended if organisational goals are achieved.
Job Description & Person Specification
Application Form
Equal Opportunities Form
Closing date for applications: 23:59hrs Sunday 19 April 2026.
Interview date: Tuesday 28 April 2026
If you have any questions or queries about this role, or the application form, please contact us via recruitment@wordupnorth.org.uk
Marketing & Digital Assistant
Short fixed-term contract: 8 weeks
Monday 20 July to Friday 11 September 2026
Part-time: 0.8 FTE (28 hrs per week)
Salary: £13.80 per hour
To support the 2026 festival, we are seeking a Marketing & Digital Assistant to join our team for an 8-week placement. Working alongside our Communications Manager, this role will be responsible for creating marketing and digital content that promotes the festival, drives awareness and supports ticket sales.
We are looking for a self-motivated team player with a proactive can-do attitude. You will bring creative ideas, suggesting new ways in which to digitally present the festival. This is a short, focused role so the ability to work at pace, with attention to detail is essential.
Job Description & Person Specification
Application Form
Equal Opportunities Form
Closing date for applications: 23:59hrs Sunday 12 April 2026
Interview date: Thursday 23 April 2026
If you have any questions or queries about this role, or the application form, please contact us via recruitment@wordupnorth.org.uk
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