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.

An outline of the main duties, skills and experience is given below. Please refer to the job description for the full list of required attributes.

Main duties:

The Senior Tourism Officer will lead the day-to-day delivery of all tourism marketing and PR activities, which include coordinating media enquiries, managing press trips, and securing positive coverage. A core responsibility working with the team is creating inspiring content and updating the official Visit Thanet website and social channels, as well as overseeing the production of tourism guides and literature to ensure high-quality content across all channels. Furthermore, the role requires maintaining active working relationships with local tourism businesses/groups, as well as regional partners, such as Visit Kent, to provide business support and capitalise on joint promotional opportunities.

About you

We are seeking a dynamic professional who meets the following essential criteria:

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

For more information about this post, please contact Paula Harbidge (Tourism & Culture Manager) paula.harbidge@thanet.gov.uk

Interview dates:Monday 8th June and Tuesday 9th June

Thanet is a great place to live and work...

Our historic seaside towns of Ramsgate, Margate and Broadstairs and surrounding villages are rich in heritage and opportunity. With 19 miles of stunning coastline, our beautiful Blue Flag beaches, the internationally renowned Turner Contemporary, and the UK’s only Royal Harbour are all just a short train ride from central London thanks to the high-speed rail link. Our proximity to the port of Dover and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone mean Europe is literally on our doorstep too.

All of this, combined with a flexible approach to how we work makes it an exciting time to join Thanet District Council. We have set our sights high. We want our residents to enjoy the highest quality services. We want to ensure that by listening to local people, working in active partnership and doing things in an innovative way, we can accelerate improvement to meet the challenges ahead.

Our staff benefits package include

Competitive salary
Flexible working hours
Flexible annual leave and working arrangements
Local Government Pension Scheme membership
Reduced cost leisure membership, including Theatre tickets and sporting activities
An extensive Employee Wellbeing package