Hybrid: Working from home but some travel to PBFA Book Fairs 

Part-time: Flexible 22.5 hrs per week (including some Saturdays)
Salary: £18,000 - £21,000 depending upon experience
Contract: Permanent 

Holidays: All statutory obligations for pensions, maternity/paternity leave and holidays are met 

 

The Provincial Booksellers Fairs Association (PBFA) is the largest bookselling association in Europe, dedicated to connecting buyers and sellers of rare, antiquarian, and second-hand books. We are seeking an enthusiastic and invested individual for the newly created role of Marketing and Social Media Co-Ordinator to join our administrative team. This is an exciting opportunity for a "social media native" to shape the future of our digital presence and help bring the world of rare books to a new generation of collectors. 

 

●   Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive annual marketing plan to promote the PBFA brand and its nationwide calendar of over 50 fairs with a view to boosting attendance and membership; utilising social, digital, and print media. 

●   Digital Content Creation: 

   ○ Design high-quality digital assets for each individual fair. 

   ○ Write and produce digital media content for the Fair Managers Pack. 

   ○ Collaborate directly with exhibitors and fair managers to create, edit, and curate engaging social media content. 

●   Platform Expansion: Lead the charge in expanding our reach beyond Instagram and Facebook. You will be responsible for launching and maintaining a consistent brand voice on TikTok, Blusky, and YouTube. 

●   Administrative Support: Occasional visits to our Royston headquarters to support the small PBFA team with essential administrative tasks. 

●   Field Engagement: Regular travel to visit and document PBFA fairs across the UK to capture live content and engage with our community of over 400 members. 

 

●   Graphic Design Skills: Proficiency in Photoshop, Canva, Adobe or similar design software is essential for creating professional assets. 

●   Cultural Literacy: Demonstrable interest in the subject of rare books is highly desirable but not essential, as is experience of working for a membership organisation, particularly in a marketing, communications or events role. 

●   Social Media Native: You have a deep, intuitive understanding of digital trends and how to build communities on emerging platforms. 

●   Interpersonal Skills: You must be sociable and capable of working "hand in hand" with a diverse group of specialist booksellers. 

●   Operational Fit: Ability to work effectively within established working practices while bringing a fresh, enthusiastic energy to the team. 

●   Highly-Organised: enthusiastic individual with an ability to deliver under pressure, and a talent for thinking on your feet. 

●   A full, clean driving licence. 

 

Why Join Us? 

With over 50 years of "taking the books to the people", the PBFA is a resilient, not-for-profit association. You will play a vital role in our mission to make book collecting accessible, fun, and visible in a modern digital landscape. 

 

How to Apply:
Closing date: Thursday 16th July 

To apply: Please email a CV and covering letter to info@pbfa.org with Job Application as the subject as well as links to any social media accounts you have managed.