Marketing and Communications Manager
About Real Ideas
Real Ideas Group works to solve problems and create opportunities that regenerate communities and support individuals to progress and flourish. The Group is comprised of multiple teams, each growing a specific area of practice in relation to our core themes: Public Engagement, Creative Business Development, Creative Digital Education, Developing Pathways and Embracing Innovation. These areas of work are often delivered in our buildings, Devonport Guildhall, Market Hall and Liskeard Library.
Job Purpose
This role comes at a pivotal moment for Real Ideas, as we expand our creative footprint in Devonport. You’ll play a key role in raising the visibility of the emerging Devonport Creative Quarter and supporting the transformation of Devonport Guildhall into a thriving creative hub – building on the legacy of Ocean Studios and bringing together studios, specialist print facilities, flexible making space, and a vibrant creative community. This transformation brings these expertise and opportunities closer to our other location in Devonport, Market Hall, a home to digital and immersive innovation.
The Marketing & Communications Manager will play a key role in the team, supporting the smooth delivery of our services, facilities, and programmes, particularly those taking place in Devonport Guildhall & Column and the Market Hall. This includes providing communications support, particularly linked to ticketing, and ensuring we maintain a high profile for all activities on the appropriate social media platforms. Alongside showcasing the specialisms in each space, particularly Printmaking and Immersive Technologies.
The successful candidate will develop and grow systems, processes, and infrastructure to communicate effectively with current and new audiences, stakeholders, and partner organisations. They will ensure communications support the delivery of excellent customer and audience experience, delivering effective digital communications and ensuring smarter work with data, channels, and systems.
How to apply
Before applying please download the Role Profile to view the full details of this vacancy.
You can make an application in a way that feels best for you by choosing ONE of the following formats to answer the below 3 questions:
– A written response (max 750 words);
– A video response no longer than 5 minutes (please provide us with a link);
– A slide deck presentation (max 10 slides, no more than 750 words, max file size 16MB).
We recommend you prepare your document, video or slides before applying through the link below.
For this role, the three questions are:
Question A: Why do you want the job of Marketing & Communications Manager and what skills and experience do you have that means you can hit the ground running?
Question B: As the Marketing & Communications Manager, what does success look like and how will you get there?
Question C: In the role of Marketing & Communications Manager, what challenges can you foresee and how will you overcome them?
We welcome applications from Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, D/deaf or disabled candidates.
Everyone will be considered equally regardless of how they apply.
If you need some additional support to access this information, please contact us at hr@realideas.org
Key Dates:
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 23rd July 2025 – 12pm (noon)
Applicants notified: Friday 25th July 2025
Interviews: W/C Monday 28th July 2025
Role Commencing: August 2025
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