Marketing & Communications Officer at John Wesley's New Room

Marketing and Communications Officer – Vacancy

John Wesley’s New Room, Bristol is looking for a dynamic, creative, and experienced individual to implement effective marketing strategies that will raise and maintain the heritage site’s profile as a must-see attraction and community space in Bristol. John Wesley’s New Room is the oldest Methodist building in the world and comprises of a 18^th century chapel, museum, café and event spaces.

Our Marketing and Communications Officer will raise and maintain the profile and brand identity of JWNR. The main purpose of this role is to grow our audience; aiming to increase footfall and income, in accordance with our vision and mission.

We have a small staff team meaning every role is varied and no two days are the same. We are looking for someone who is able to turn their hand to a range of tasks. Whether it’s collaborating with influencers, printing posters or editing the website, the Marketing and Comms Officer is a busy and pivotal role in the organisation.

This is an exciting time to join the team at John Wesley’s New Room as we are currently developing our new five-year strategy, considering who our main audiences are and what purposes we are trying to fulfil. We are looking for someone to bring new and creative ideas of how we might spread our message in line with our new strategic aims.
 

How to apply

Click here to download the full job description and person specification.
 

Contracted Hours: 24 hours per week. Working hours to be negotiated.

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: £16,200 per annum (£27,000 FTE)

Location: On-site/hybrid. Minimum of one day in the office per week (36 The Horsefair, BS1 3JE)

Reporting to: Director

Application process: Please see further details at Marketing and Communications Officer - Vacancy - John Wesley’s New Room. Please send a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification and a CV to info@newroombristol.org.uk

Deadline: 11pm, Mon 15^th Sept 2025

Interviews will take place on Mon 22^nd Sept. Please advise if you are unable to make this date when applying and we will endeavour to accommodate you if shortlisted.

We value the benefits of a diverse workforce and believe in the importance of providing a welcoming and supportive space for all employees. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange an informal conversation about the role, please email Miranda Payne (Director – Maternity Cover) on miranda.payne@newroombristol.org.uk.