Retail and Marketing Manager - Full Time - Corinium Museum

If you feel driven to inspire people to be more active, improve their wellbeing and would like a job that will make a real different to local people’s lives then Freedom Leisure is the place for you! We are a not-for-profit leisure trust with we have a strong purpose and commitment to support our local communities and hard-to-reach groups encouraging them to become more active, contributing to improved lives.

The Corinium Museum holds large and internationally significant collections of archaeology, social and rural history as well as running the Visitor Information Centre. The collections range from prehistory through to the 19th century, covering key curriculum subjects.

We are looking for a Retail and Marketing Manager to join our friendly and professional team!

Corinium Museum, managed by Freedom Leisure and owned by Cotswold District Council, is an award-winning museum housing archaeological collections of national importance. The collections range from prehistory through to the 19th century.

Role

A Retail and Marketing Manager is required to manage the retail and marketing of the Corinium Museum and Cirencester Visitor Information Centre, seeking to maximise the profitability of all retail aspects of the museum, particularly through the museum shop. The post holder will identify and pursue commercial opportunities to develop business partnerships and maximise public perception of the museum as venue for hire. The post will line-manage the Events and Marketing Officer post and will take the lead on marketing, seeking opportunities to increase the profile of the museum on a local, regional and national scale.

In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working one evening a month is a requirement of the post as part of a staffing rota and occasional weekend working may be required in line with the duties of the post. Time off in lieu will be given for work outside of core hours.

Essential

• A degree or equivalent professional qualification
• 2-years experience in a similar related role
• Working knowledge and background in retail and marketing
• Experience of sourcing external funding or grants for projects
• Experience of WordPress and websites
• Demonstrable experience of social media and digital engagement
• High proficiency and expertise in appropriate IT Systems – including MS Office, Adobe Photoshop, video-editing software and database systems
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Methodical, with excellent administrative and organisational skills
• High level of numeracy
• Line management experience and team working skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Experience of buying retail products with general knowledge of retail best practice across museums and heritage sites
• An understanding of financial systems and procedures with a willingness to learn new systems
• Highly proficient with IT including MS Office and database systems
• An aptitude for creative flair with experience of marketing campaigns
• Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines
• Personable with excellent negotiating skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with a high level of judgement, tact and discretion
• Ability to record and deal with data accurately and effectively

Desirable

• Relevant professional qualification
• Experience of managing and motivating staff
• Experience of producing external and internal reports and publications
• Experience of using Shopify or other retail POS system
• A working knowledge of developing and installing displays
• Budget management
• Stock control experience
• Experience of sourcing corporate sponsorship
• Experience of fundraising
• Experience of organising and promoting events
• Experience of policy writing
• Knowledge of Museum marketing and current trends

We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?

• My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
• Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
• Incremental holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
• Company pension
• Various insurance and saving schemes
• Financial advice
• Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings)
• All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment

Closing date: 30th April 2026

Salary: up to £26,482.00 per annum