Freelance Marketing Campaign Officer

Walk the Plank is one of the UK’s leading outdoor arts organisations with a reputation for creating innovative productions and performances which engage artists, individuals and communities in a wide range of outdoor settings regionally, nationally and internationally.

Our marketing team plays a crucial role in ensuring that each piece of work we deliver is executed to the highest standards for our clients regarding budgets, process, creativity, safety and audience engagement, and communicated to public and clients in line with our carefully developed brand messaging and marketing standards.

The Marketing Campaign Officer role is specific to the 2026 “Salford 100” Cultural Programme, which incorporates commissions created and produced by both Walk the Plank and From the Other. More information about the programme can be found here. This role is central to the successful delivery of the Salford 100 cultural programme, coordinating marketing activity, managing assets and ensuring clear communication between Walk the Plank’s marketing team, Producers from Walk the Plank and From the Other, and key partners across the programme, including Salford City Council, Carousel PR and community organisations.

Line Manager

Head of Marcomms – Sarah du Toit

Working closely with producers from FTO and WtP and reporting to relevant team members for task and day-to-day activity.

Liaison With

Internal - Walk the Plank team

External - Carousel PR, From the Other staff, Salford City Council, suppliers, stakeholders, partners and freelance contractors.

If you would like to arrange an informal conversation about the Production Manager role before applying, please email Sarah du Toit, Head of Marketing: [email protected]

Please submit your latest written CV and a written expression of interest, no more than one page of A4, to [email protected]

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We are committed to finding the best fit for this role. Once we have identified the right candidate, the job advertisement will be taken down. We encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications as early as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Thank you for your understanding and interest in joining our team.