Opportunity
Dacorum Heritage is seeking an experienced Communications and Marketing Consultant to create a practical Marketing and Communications Plan that supports day-to-day services, strengthens digital media activity and helps us communicate confidently about the future.
Fee
£3,000, inclusive of VAT where applicable and all associated costs. This is an all-inclusive fixed fee for the agreed scope of work.
The project
We are looking for a consultant to create a Marketing and Communications Plan for Dacorum Heritage. The plan should be practical, proportionate and designed for use by a small, part-time museum team.
The work will help us:
- review our current communications, audiences, channels and capacity;
- set out clear priorities for day-to-day marketing and communications activity;
- strengthen our approach to digital media, including website content, email newsletters and social media; and
- develop messaging that supports Dacorum Heritage’s future plans, partnerships and public profile.
What Dacorum Heritage will provide
- background information about our organisation, audiences, services and current communications activity;
- access to relevant digital channels, statistics and existing marketing materials where available;
- time with staff and trustees to understand priorities, capacity and future ambitions; and
- support from our part-time museum team throughout the project.
We are looking for someone who brings
- experience of marketing, communications or audience development, ideally in heritage, culture, charity or community settings;
- confidence developing practical communications plans for small organisations with limited capacity;
- strong understanding of digital media, including social media, website content, email communications and analytics;
- the ability to turn organisational aims into clear messages for different audiences; and
- flexibility, initiative and enthusiasm for local heritage and community engagement.
Timeline
September 2026: appointment of freelance consultant
October to November 2026: research, consultation and review of current communications activity
December 2026: draft Marketing and Communications Plan shared for feedback
January 2027: final plan and practical recommendations completed
Please note that the museum team is part-time and the Museum Store is open Wednesday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
How to apply
To apply, please send a covering letter and CV outlining your relevant experience, along with a short proposal setting out your approach to the brief, to Melissa Linsey, Museum Manager, at melissalinsey@dacorumheritage.org.uk.
This is an opportunity to help Dacorum Heritage communicate more clearly, reach more people and prepare for an important next stage in its development.
