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JOB TITLE: Dorchester BID Project Manager, Dorchester

Contact: (07799 494886)

Email:info@dorchesterdorset.com

Full/part time: Part-Time (3 days a week)

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent (18 months then potentially further 5 yrs with a successful BID ballot outcome)

Salary Details: £23K to £29K

Below are two links the first is a little more about the job and some background, the second is a more detailed role description and requirements to apply. Please read these before sending us your cv via the email link provided.

BID Project Manager job details

BID Project Manager Role Description

Closing date: Open but we are looking for the candidate to start no later than the 1st of December 2026

Find Out More: To request a copy of the current Dorchester BID Business Plan, please email info@dorchesterdorset.com. We can provide either a printed copy or a digital version.

Recruitment process: Suitable candidates will be shortlisted and contacted before being interviewed by an interview panel. We will also ask you to review the latest BID plan and summarise your next 5 year plan (if successful after reballot) in a one-page document.

This will need to be submitted with your CV upon application. We will then review the plans and select our final applicants for interview.

Requirements for applicants

· CV

· One page document outlining their proposed 5-year plan (starting 2028)

· 2 references

To apply, the above information will need to be emailed directly to info@dorchesterdorset.com

Interviews

Interviews will be held in late October, early November in Dorchester.

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JOB TITLE: Treasurer (voluntary/trustee) Dorchester Arts, Dorchester

Contact: Peter Smith 07799 206358 smithypj@hotmail.com

Full/part time: FULL TIME
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Salary Details: £ voluntary

Brief Job Description:

Dorchester Arts is seeking a treasurer to join their Board of Trustees at an exciting time for the organisation. Along with the Chair and Vice-Chair, the treasurer is a senior trustee with primary responsibility for financial governance, the monitoring and reporting of financial matters within the organisation and liaising with key partners such as Dorchester Town Council. The role is voluntary.
A full description of the role can be found via the Jobs page of the Dorchester Arts website (https://www.dorchesterarts.org.uk/jobs/)
Dorchester Arts’ current Treasurer, Peter Smith, would be happy to discuss any aspect of the role with those who may be interested, with no obligation. He can be contacted by email at smithypj@hotmail.com or on 07799 206358.

Full Job Description:

Along with the Chair and Vice-Chair to be a senior trustee of Dorchester Arts (DA), an active member of the Board with primary responsibility for financial governance, the monitoring and reporting of financial matters within the organisation and liaising with key partners such as Dorchester Town Council.
To work closely with both the Artistic Director and the Finance Manager to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the organisation’s financial records, the appropriateness of its systems and procedures, and the adherence to these by all members of the team and volunteers.
To liaise with DA’s Independent Examiners with reference to the production of the annual accounts and Trustees Report, governance issues, Charity Commission and HMRC requirements. Presenting the annual accounts and financial summary at the AGM.
To assist in the establishment of the annual budget in a timely way and to monitor the impact of current results on that projection and help identify trends that will impact on our financial performance in both the short, medium and long term. Where justified, agree with the Artistic Director and Finance Manager changes to the base budget approved by the Board and assist in a pro-active way in agreeing strategies to ensure that budgets and targets are met, or mitigation steps taken.
To be the Chair of the DA Finance Committee and organise its meetings (normally quarterly). It is in this forum where the detailed work related to budget setting and management account monitoring is carried out with the Treasurer reporting on these discussions to the main DA Board at their regular meetings.
To serve on the Board of Dorchester Arts Trading (DAT), the wholly owned subsidiary of DA which operates its bar activities, and attend meetings of DAT (normally aligned with Finance Committee meetings).
As required, work with the staff team and other board members on the financial aspects of special projects and new areas of activity (e.g. capital projects, new partnerships, lease negotiations etc)

Company website:
https://www.dorchesterarts.org.uk/

JOB TITLE: DIGITAL MARKETING EXECUTIVE – PAID & CONTENT
Employer: Key Digital
Contact: 01305 542000 /hello@key.digital

Full/part time: FULL TIME
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Salary Details: £24K TO £28K D.O.E
Location Poundbury, Dorchester

Job Description:

Key Digital is looking for a Digital Marketing Executive with a flair for paid ads to join our team. You will have experience in paid search as well as experience with SEO and social media marketing. Copy writing and creative are also great skills to have for this varied role.

You will work with the team to plan and deliver strategic digital campaigns to meet our clients’ objectives. Your ability to interpret data and provide insights will play a key role in delivering results for our clients.

In addition to being a supportive team player you will be capable of managing accounts and working autonomously to deliver projects where required.

This role requires you to be customer-focused, proactive, and positive with a passion for paid digital marketing that combines creative thinking with your analytical mind.

We work with clients big and small across a variety of industries and are passionate about unlocking their online potential and driving growth. We have a strong focus on the tourism and hospitality sector, so experience in these fields would be an advantage.

Day to day

Create and deliver multi-channel marketing campaigns (Search marketing / Paid Ads, SEO, web content, social media, email marketing, PR) to achieve client objectives
Write and create content for a variety of channels, including web, social and blogs
Work closely with clients to understand their needs, plan and manage their content and paid search and transform those into creative campaigns to gain the best results
Review user journeys and on-page experiences
Influence client digital strategies
Report on client marketing campaigns against set customer objectives
Regularly meet with clients and provide feedback to them on the performance of their campaigns.

Skills & experience

3 Years+ digital marketing experience
Experienced in managing Google Ads and Meta Paid Campaigns
Proven experience of creative content writing for web and social media
Experienced in implementing SEO Strategies
Google Analytics, GA4, Data Studio
Email marketing
Experienced in using CMS platforms with an excellent understanding of WordPress
Experience of working with clients in the tourism sector would be an advantage
Proficiency in Photoshop/Premier Pro desirable

Why choose Key Digital?

Become part of a talented and super friendly team
Flexible working – 3 days per week in the office
Opportunity to work with a range of great clients across different sectors
Training and development opportunities
Pension Scheme
Generous holiday allowance
Relaxed dress code

How to apply

If you like the idea of working as part of our fun, hard-working team, then please get in touch by emailing a copy of your CV and a covering letter telling us how you fit the bill.

Email – hello@key.digital

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

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