we are recruiting a Marketing and Communications Manager to join our core team on a freelance basis
This job opportunity is for ZoieLogic. Founded in 2000 by Artistic Director Zoie Golding MBE, ZoieLogic Dance Theatre is an artistically-led, social impact organisation that delivers powerful projects that connect people of all ages and backgrounds through the power of movement.
Details:
Freelance Contract: Part-time (3 days per week)
Fee: £275 per day
Location: Hybrid – Remote, with weekly contact time at our central Southampton office base
Start Date: Week commencing 6th April 2026
Apply by: 13 March 2026 at 5pm
Interviews: 16 March and 23 March 2026
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intro
ZoieLogic Dance Theatre is recruiting a Marketing & Communications Manager to join our core team on a freelance basis.
We’re seeking an experienced, strategic and hands-on arts marketer to lead all marketing and external communications for ZoieLogic. We are a small yet dynamic team of creatives, strategists and change-makers, united by a bold mission: to transform lives through the power of movement and dance.
We thrive on collaboration, energy and pushing boundaries. Whether we’re in the studio, working in communities, or staging large-scale public performances, our team is hands-on, supportive and always innovating. We challenge the norms of who dance is for, where it happens and how people experience it. From getting more men dancing to activating public spaces with mass participation events, we believe anywhere can be a dance floor.
about the role
A natural organiser with excellent attention to detail and a flexible, proactive attitude, the Marketing & Communications Manager will head up ZoieLogic’s communications function, including marketing, public relations, community engagement, social media, content creation and corporate / stakeholder communications.
Informed by the organisation’s business strategy, you will lead and deliver all marketing and external communications activity to engage participants, audiences, media, partners and stakeholders – driving audience development, supporting annual income targets, strengthening partnerships and contributing to positive fundraising and Changemaker outcomes.
You will lead and work closely alongside our in-house Digital Creative and Social Media Coordinator, ensuring seamless operations across all communications and marketing outputs. You will shape and implement an integrated communications strategy that aligns brand, campaign and organisational messaging across platforms, maximising reach, impact and engagement.
Key responsibilities
Audience communications
- Digital content and channel strategy
Devise and deliver a communications plan to maximise engagement across all platforms for brand and campaign activity. Oversee the Digital Creative and Social Media Coordinator to ensure high-quality content production, effective campaign delivery, and consistent, on-brand output across organic and paid digital channels. - Impactful storytelling and positioning
Capture and communicate the tangible impact of our work across arts, education and wellbeing programmes. Craft compelling, values-led messaging using ZoieLogic’s tone of voice to inspire audiences, participants, funders and partners. - Audience development and participation growth
Drive ticket sales, and grow participation and audience reach across two of our programme pillars — Get Guys Dancing and Hometown — while overseeing Mass Dance communications activity. Lead and grow our email marketing strategy to deepen engagement and conversion. - Touring campaigns
Devise and execute impactful touring campaigns that raise awareness locally and nationally, attract audiences in touring locations, and increase our industry profile. - Evaluation and reporting
Measure, analyse and report on campaign performance. Translate evaluation data into clear, compelling narratives for public, funder and sector audiences.
Stakeholder communications
- Community and stakeholder relationship communications
Deepen relationships with existing communities, hyperlocal partners (e.g., Southampton’s Holyrood), schools and local stakeholders through strategic, consistent and values-led communication. - Changemaker and fundraising communications
Support income generation by communicating the impact and ambition of our Changemaker initiative, contributing to multi-year core funding success and broader fundraising outcomes. - National profile raising and sector influence
Lead communications positioning ZoieLogic at the forefront of boys and men’s dance practice, including supporting a national industry conversation in partnership with One Dance UK. This includes developing confident thought-leadership content and delivering a strategic PR approach.
Who we’re looking for
- Significant experience in arts marketing and communications
- A strategic thinker with strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A proactive self-starter who can take initiative, drive projects forward independently and thrive in a small, ambitious team
- Excellent copywriting and storytelling ability
- Strong digital marketing knowledge, including analytics and paid campaigns
- Experience in audience development and engagement
- Confidence leading small teams and collaborating across departments
Interested in this opportunity? Find out how to apply below
how to apply
apply for this role
To apply for this role: Please complete the application form linked below. If you have any questions, please email our Executive Director, Martina Bussi at martina@zoielogic.co.uk.
Freelance Contract: Part-time (3 days per week)
Fee: £275 per day
Location: Hybrid – Remote, with weekly contact time at our central Southampton office base
Start Date: Week commencing 6th April 2026
Apply by: 13 March 2026 at 5pm
Interviews: 16 March and 23 March 2026
Our Commitment to Inclusion
ZoieLogic Dance Theatre is committed to diversity, equity and equality of opportunity. Diverse perspectives, lived experiences and cultural voices enrich our work and strengthen our organisation. We are dedicated to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.
We actively welcome applications from people of all global heritages and backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who identify as part of the Global Majority, who are currently underrepresented in our management and administration.As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to ensuring accessibility and equal opportunities for all. Information about this role can be provided in alternative formats, and we are happy to make adjustments to support candidates throughout the application and interview process. If you would like to discuss access requirements or adjustments, please contact martina@zoielogic.co.uk