ChalleNGe Nottingham's Local Cultural Education Partnership
Championing creativity for children and young people
Marketing and Partnerships Coordinator
Salary- 28,608 - £32,089 per annum (pro rata)
Part time- 22.5 hours a week, 3 days a week/ Fixed term contract until March 2028
About the Role
We are looking for a creative, organised and proactive Marketing and Partnerships Coordinator to join our small core team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has experience of partnership working, a knowledge of the arts and education sector in Nottingham and a strong belief in the importance of creativity in children and young people's lives.
We need an excellent communicator who will:
- Manage our website and social media channels, amplifying youth voices and championing our arts partner’s programmes to engage more children and young people from across Nottingham's diverse communities.
- Liaise with educational settings to support their engagement with the Cultural Rucksack programme; ensuring clear and regular information is shared through our bi-monthly mailchimp enewsletter and wider schools engagement channels.
- Support the development and delivery of family programmes, such as Family Arts Explorers, Summer Arts Pop-Ups and community events.
- Support our professional networks and communities of practice – providing admin and project management support to various action learning projects and our Operations Partners group.
- Develop and strengthen the use of evaluation methods and data collection across the partnership for regular reports to meet funding requirements, working closely with our Child Friendly Creative City programme partners.
- Support Connecting Notts, our Youth Board (16-26yr olds), and their events programme for the Young Creatives Network.
If you’re an excellent communicator with a passion for creativity and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you.
About your Application
When applying for the role please provide a CV and supporting statement that demonstrates how you meet the Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience within the Person Specification.
Interview Date: 13th or 14th May 2026
About Us
Hosted by Nottingham Trent University (NTU), ChalleNGe is Nottingham’s Local Cultural Education Partnership (LCEP). We bring together the city’s arts, education and community sectors to ensure that every child and young person in Nottingham can access inspiring, relevant and inclusive arts and cultural opportunities. We collaborate widely, listen closely to young people’s voices, and work alongside partners to open up creative opportunities for children, families and teachers across the city.
Join Us
- Hybrid working - we encourage and offer a mixture of office working and working from home. You're empowered to define how you work best for the benefits of your stakeholders.
- Flexibility - take ownership over how you get your work done. We're open to different working patterns and approaches.
- 25 - 30 days annual leave, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 university closure days pro rata.
- Salary Sacrifice Retirement Savings Plan with life assurance and income protection. Available to colleagues who choose to opt out of the contractual pension scheme. Minimum colleague contributions of 0% matched with minimum NTU contributions of 8%.
- Range of health and wellbeing services, including a Health Cash Plan, voluntary benefits, discounts, and savings for all colleagues.
- Access to a wealth of formal and informal professional development opportunities to develop your skills and advance your career.
- And a whole lot more…Find out more about the range of benefits we offer.
Come and be part of our success. Apply today.
Safe and Inclusive
At NTU, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our students and colleagues. By championing positive wellbeing, we promote an environment where all can thrive and reach their full potential. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team.
Please note that unfortunately, this role has been assessed as ineligible for sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration points-based immigration system however, we recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. For more information visit the Government Skilled Worker visa support page. However, applications are welcome from candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK, but who would be eligible to obtain a valid visa via another route. Please consult the Home Office website for further information.
Please note that this role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and successful applicants will be asked to declare any unspent criminal convictions.
Safeguarding Statement
Nottingham Trent University is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all colleagues to share this commitment.
If you are successful, you will be required to undertake an enhanced application and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The post for which you are applying is exempt from Section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 requiring any spent convictions to be declared. Any information you provide will be treated in confidence and only used when considering your suitability for the post. Before you apply we recommend you ensure you are able to supply the documentation listed on the DBS website
