Do you have the passion and know-how to connect Bristol’s brilliant businesses with one of the city’s most vibrant cultural events?
Bristol Jazz Festival is looking for a skilled Marketing & Sponsorship Lead to help us build and deliver a campaign that connects local businesses with our 2026 Festival — through financial support, in-kind partnerships, and long-term collaboration.
You’ll be part of a small, passionate volunteer team, working closely with our Artistic & Production Director to coordinate and drive forward our existing ideas, resources, and contacts. This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who can bring clarity, creativity, and strategy to a campaign with huge potential.
What you will do:
- Lead a coordinated sponsorship campaign for Bristol Jazz Festival 2026
- Use existing materials (pitch decks, past contacts, sponsorship tiers) to reach new and returning sponsors
- Build relationships with local businesses and organisations across Bristol
- Promote the values of partnership and community that underpin the Festival
- Help us reach our target of £30,000 in combined cash and in-kind support
- Be a core part of shaping the Festival’s future, both in 2026 and beyond
We are looking for someone who:
- has experience in marketing, sponsorship, business development, or fundraising — ideally in the arts or events sectors
- understands how to engage businesses with compelling messaging and partnership offers
- is confident working independently, but enjoys being part of a collaborative and supportive volunteer team
- can give around 2 days per week (flexibly), from now until at least May 2026
- believes in the power of live music, creativity, and culture to bring people together.
We will provide:
- Clear goals, direction and regular support from our Artistic & Production Director
- Access to our sponsorship pack, contact database, and digital assets
- All necessary expenses covered
- A unique opportunity to shape one of Bristol’s leading festivals from the inside
- Our 2026 campaign theme is:
Be Present. Be Real. Be Loud. Be Late. Be Close. Be Hear. Be Part of It. - Be Bristol Jazz Festival 2026.
- Be a Partner.
Interested?
For questions or to arrange an informal chat, contact katya@bristoljazzandbluesfest.com or nigel@bristoljazzfestival.co.uk