JOIN THE CIRCOMEDIA TEAM
Thank you for your interest in joining the Circomedia team! You can see our current vacancies below.
If you are applying for a role with us, please complete the linked Equality & Diversity questionnaire as part of your application.
HEAD OF MARKETING
We are seeking a new Head of Marketing to join the Circomedia team on a full-time, permanent basis.
The Head of Marketing is a dynamic, hands-on role that leads the planning and delivery of Circomedia’s marketing and sales activity across all areas of the organisation, including student recruitment, the live performance programme, recreational classes and youth circus, events, and fundraising.
Working closely with the wider team and reporting to Head of Operations/Deputy CEO, this role is responsible for developing and implementing the Marketing Strategy in line with Circomedia’s business priorities, and for managing the marketing team to ensure the successful and creative delivery of this work.
Personal specification
Essential:
- – Proven experience leading marketing strategy and multi-channel campaigns
- – Line management and leadership experience, with the ability to motivate a team and prioritise effectively
- – Experience managing marketing budgets and using data, insights and reporting to inform decision-making and measure success
- – Excellent communication skills, including the ability to write engaging copy and produce accurate, high-quality content for a range of platforms and audiences
- – Working knowledge of design and digital marketing tools, including Canva, WordPress, email marketing platforms like Dotdigital and CRM systems like Spektrix
- – Strong IT skills and the ability to adapt quickly and effectively in a fast-paced environment
- – Experience working in a similar position for an arts venue, theatre company, festival or similar would be desirable
For the full job description and personal specification please download the job pack as a Word Doc HERE or a PDF HERE
Details
- – Starting salary: £33,000 per annum
- – Hours: 35 hours per week with some flexibility, evening and weekend work required
- – Location: St. Paul’s Church, Portland Square, Bristol and Kingswood Estate, Kingswood, Bristol.
How to Apply
Please send the following to recruitment@circomedia.com with the email subject ‘Head of Marketing’:
- – Your CV in a Word or PDF format.
- – A covering letter (no more than 2 pages) in a Word or PDF format OR a short video or audio file (max. 5 minutes – send via We Transfer).
- – Please state in your email if you’d like your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Employer ‘Offer and Interview’ scheme.
- – In your email, please provide contact details for two referees. One of your referees must be your most recent employer/client and neither will be contacted until the position is offered and we have your consent.
- – Please also fill in our anonymous equal opportunities form here
Application Process
Application deadline: 23:59pm, Tuesday 30 June 2026
Interviews: Will be held on Thursday 9 July 2026. Candidates will be asked to prepare a short presentation. Details of the presentation topic and interview questions will be shared with candidates in advance.
Start date: We are looking for someone to start the job as soon as possible – subject to references and right to work checks.
BAR STAFF – EVENTS
We are seeking experienced Bar Staff to join Events Team on an ad-hoc, zero-hours basis.
This role will work as part of the bar team for events based at our Portland Square venue on a casual basis according to the shift rota. You will provide a friendly and efficient drinks service to guests during their visit at events, weddings, gigs and shows, whilst maintaining legislation standards as a licensed venue.
You will be confident in a busy bar setting, work with positivity and enthusiasm and be a great team player. Our team is responsible for keeping the venue tidy and look after the safety of members of the public during events organised by Circomedia or held on Circomedia premises, as designated by Duty Manager.
Candidates will have:
– Experience working in events and on a bar, using draught.
– Passion for excellent customer service.
– Ability to prioritise work and multitask.
– Ability to regularly work flexible and unsociable hours.
– Be an excellent team worker.
– Be a strong communicator.
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Hours: Ad hoc as required in line with our show and event schedule.
Reports to: Programme & Events Office (and Duty Manager during shifts)
Location: Circomedia, St. Paul’s Church, Portland Square, BS2 8SJ
For the full job description and personal specification please download the job pack as HERE.
To apply: please send a CV evidencing your suitability for this role to events@circomedia.com, and complete the Equality and Diversity questionnaire linked here.
Equal Opportunities
Circomedia is committed to equality of opportunity and encourages applications from individuals currently under-represented in the arts from African & Asian diasporas, who identify as LGBTQ+ and those with ongoing health conditions, disabilities and different abilities.
We recognise that having varied perspectives, experiences and skills will make us stronger and our work more impactful and creative. We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they meet all the criteria.
We base all our recruitment on merit and potential so if you’re excited about working with us and think you have most of what we’re looking for we look forward to hearing from you.
If you require information about any of our vacancies in an accessible format, please email recruitment@circomedia.com and the recruitment team will be happy to assist you.
When applying to any of our vacancies, please complete our Equality and Diversity questionnaire. The information we collect through this form will be used for monitoring purposes only and will be stored separately from any data that could identify you personally.
Safeguarding
Circomedia is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. Our safeguarding and child protection policy and procedures are in place to protect children, young people and vulnerable adults from harm and abuse from others. All new employees are required to complete training in these areas and obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure in teaching, tutoring, volunteering and support roles.