Senior Tourism Officer

Thanet is more than just a stunning coastline – it’s a dynamic hub of heritage, art, culture, and economic regeneration. Thanet District Council is seeking an experienced Senior Tourism Officer to serve as the key person and driver for the daily promotion of our vibrant district. This is your opportunity to step into a high-impact role where your creativity and leadership will directly shape Thanet’s economic resilience and future success.

As a core member of the Tourism and Culture team, you won’t just follow a plan – you’ll lead it. You will be responsible for utilising creative marketing and collaborative partnerships to drive sustainable visitor growth and support local business success.

Main duties

• Lead the day-to-day delivery of all tourism marketing and PR activities, including coordinating media enquiries, managing press trips, and securing positive coverage.
• Create inspiring content and update the official Visit Thanet website and social channels, and oversee the production of tourism guides and literature to ensure high-quality content across all channels.
• Maintain active working relationships with local tourism businesses/groups and regional partners such as Visit Kent to provide business support and capitalise on joint promotional opportunities.

About you

Experience

• Proven experience in a tourism, marketing, or communications role.
• Experience in managing multi-channel marketing campaigns (digital, social media, and print) from concept to delivery.
• Experience in PR coordination, including handling media enquiries and organising press familiarisation trips.

Skills

• Exceptional writing skills with the ability to produce engaging, accurate content for various audiences (visitors, businesses, and press).
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of partners, from small local business owners to national bodies.
• A confident communicator who can represent the council professionally at events, meetings, and on press trips.
• A flexible approach to working within a small, busy team, supporting colleagues.

Requirements

• Essential: GCSE Maths and English.
• Desirable: A professional qualification in Tourism Management, Marketing, or a related field.
• This post requires a full driver’s license.

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