Marketing Manager, Seymour Centre

Are you Seymour Centre's next Marketing Lead?

As Seymour approaches its 50th year in 2025, a unique opportunity exists to take the Centre forward, leading the marketing of arts programs presented within the Sydney CBD venue and advancing the growth of the Seymour brand into the future.

About the opportunity

• Full time, continuing role based at the Seymour Centre at the University of Sydney
• Unique opportunity to bring your marketing and leadership expertise to this prestigious Sydney multi-venue arts complex and be a part of its rich history
• Base salary of $119K + 11% superannuation and, as part of the university, great staff benefits

Located in the heart of the University of Sydney, Seymour Centre's curated programs celebrate the connection between great ideas and great performance. The Centre's core programs feature the curated Seymour Season, collaborations with major arts festivals and an extensive annual arts-education program. See more here: Home - Seymour Centre

The Marketing Manager's role is focused on the marketing of the Seymour's public performances (including core curated programs) and the wider promotion of the Centre as a whole and advancing its brand within the performing arts sector.

The Marketing Manager leads a small team of skilled marketers and ticketing staff, and works with the Artistic Director/General Manager and other senior leaders to assist in the developing of the overall strategic direction for the future of the Seymour Centre.

About you

Experience of working in the arts, and/or events industries is essential. Ticketing experience is also an advantage.

Specifically:

• experience in a marketing leadership role, preferably within performing arts or similar organisations
• experience managing and implementing integrated digital marketing campaigns across paid, owned and earned platforms
• experience with social media strategies and marketing a company or product
• demonstrated experience in financial planning, monitoring budgets and reporting at senior levels
• demonstrated experience in leading a diverse team
• experience in managing box office or similar customer service/sales operations is desirable
• experience working with ticketing systems is desirable

Key responsibilities:

• devise and lead innovative strategic marketing plans for the Seymour Centre's annual program/s
• lead the Seymour marketing and senior ticketing team to achieve agreed objectives, and any recruitment and on boarding of new team members
• manage suppliers and contractors, project consultants, design agencies, advertising agencies etc
• implement regular brand audits, evaluation and strategy, and bring to life the Seymour's brand in all internal and external marketing communication in line with the brand vision/guidelines
• direct and oversee management of the Seymour Centre's website and digital media, and any other electronic marketing media
• devise and execute social media strategies that engage the local community, partners and lovers of performing arts
• work closely with the leadership of the Seymour Centre in providing strategic future direction
• work with Business Manager and senior staff to ensure box office operates efficiently and effectively, from the building of events and tracking day-to-day activity

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How to apply:

Please ensure you submit the following through the online system:

• A covering letter outlining your experience and why you feel you are a good fit for this role.
• A current resume with the names of at least two professional referees
• Please respond to the two open ended questions in the on-line form specifically in relation to working at the Seymour Centre (not just University of Sydney)

Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Riviera Son Recruitment Operations by email to ***********@sydney.edu.au.

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