ABOUT QUEERCIRCLE

We believe in the radical potential of the arts for individual, collective and societal transformation. We are both a platform championing LGBTQ+ artists, and an ecology of individuals and organisations committed to creating systems of holistic support for LGBTQ+ people. 

We are an organisation-in-process; prioritising and embedding reflection as an individual and collective practice of care. We’re committed to remaining agile and adaptive in response to learning and the changing needs of our communities; embodying a constant state of becoming. 

Our community-focused approach prioritises the building of long term collaborations to foster a culture of generosity; and a shared understanding that we are collectively building something for each other, and future generations of LGBTQ+ people. 

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

This role is responsible for QUEERCIRCLE’s brand and communications strategy. It supports QUEERCIRCLE’s organisational objectives by communicating its work, research and opportunities for involvement in its programmes to a range of audiences in an engaging and informative way. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Develop and deliver QUEERCIRCLE’s communications strategy to proactively promote its programmes and distributing research; growing audiences, deepening engagement, and building and maintaining QUEERCIRCLE’s reputation.

• Promote the organisation’s public programmes, news, and opportunities to target audiences via listings, paid advertising, cross marketing opportunities, email marketing, and its social media platforms. 

• Propose and deliver engaging content for QUEERCIRCLE’s website and social media platforms that will give insight into the organisations activities — working with the team and partners and engaging and managing freelance writers and producers where appropriate. 

• Seek out press coverage for the organisation, its activities, and research. Manage press campaigns, including writing and distributing press releases; setting up interviews, organising and running press events; responding to requests; filing and sharing coverage; and updating and expanding press lists. 

• Plan, manage, share, and appropriately archive the documentation of QUEERCIRCLEs activities, including the internal activities of the partners, as well as public and private and events — engaging and managing freelance photographers and videographers where appropriate. 

• Manage and produce on-site public communications, including wall vinyls for exhibitions and seasonal vinyls that list our residents and supporters. 

• Produce various print materials, including exhibition handouts, posters, fundraising brochures, and business cards for team. - Produce a range of digital design outputs as required by the team, including e-vites for public and private events, formatted presentations, and typeset documents. 

• Ensure all communications outputs are delivered at the highest quality and are consistent with QUEERCIRCLE’s overarching visual identity, voice, and values. 

• Closely follow developments in the communications landscape, ensuring best practice is maintained and new opportunities harnessed. 

• Monitor and update the organisation’s communications policies and protocols. Support the team in adhering to these. 

• Proactively identify and mitigate communications and reputational risks relating to QUEERCIRCLE. Support the Director to prepare for and manage the handling of crises. 

• Contribute to proposals and grant applications, collecting and providing data on on-site and digital audiences. 

• Represent QUEERCIRCLE at events, attending out of office hours and/or offsite locations as required. 

• Work closely and collaboratively with the Digital Lead and other members of QUEERCIRCLE’s team to achieve all the above.
  

PERSON SPECIFICATION 

• Essential - 4+ years of previous experience working in an institutional context and in marketing/communications, and audience development 

• Experience of managing web and digital content, working with Content Management Systems and social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, TikTok)

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills, including editing and proofreading - Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (particularly Photoshop and InDesign) 

• Ability to multi-task, delegate and prioritise within a busy working environment 

• Ability to work independently, take initiative and be resourceful - Have the right-to-work in the UK Desirable - Experience of working in a visual arts organisation 

• Track record of producing high quality digital content 

• Proficient in more than one language desirable

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We value different perspectives and experiences and welcome diversity in all its forms. We particularly encourage applications from the global majority, LGBTQIA+, working class people and/or people with disabilities.

ACCESS 

QUEERCIRCLE will make every reasonable adjustment to the office or to working arrangements to accommodate the needs of people with different abilities. You can discuss any access needs you may have at any stage of the application process on recuritment@queercircle.org 

APPLICATIONS

Please send us a CV and personal statement (of no more than two sides or via video or audio file at a maximum of 8 minutes) outlining how you meet the criteria and why you want the job to recruitment@queercircle.org with the subject line ‘Communications Lead’ by 6 September 2024

Fill out our Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form: https://kruuxebr6qy.typeform.com/to/KWD00ReP 

If you would like to apply in a different format that meets your access requirements better, please contact: recruitment@queercircle.org

FEEDBACK

We know applications take time and energy and we have tried to make the process as simple as we can. You will be notified by email if you’re unsuccessful at the application stage. We are a small team and won’t be able to provide feedback on your application. If you attend an interview, you will receive feedback.