Communications and Marketing Coordinator

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Scotland seeks a Communications and Marketing Coordinator to enhance health communication efforts. This role entails project management, customer service, and content development. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a proactive approach. You will work as part of a dynamic team dedicated to making a positive impact on community health.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Occupational health services

Comprehensive work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Qualification at HND level in communications, marketing or equivalent experience.
• Experience in planning and delivering events.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate key administrative processes including team logistics.
• Provide exceptional customer service as the first point of contact.
• Support the management and evaluation of corporate channels.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Event planning

User-focused mindset

Education

HND level qualification in communications or marketing

Job description

About The Organisation

Public Health Scotland launched 1st April 2020 as a national health board, employing around 1200 people, and with an annual budget of around £101 million. Public Health Scotland wants to see a Scotland where everybody thrives, a Scotland where life expectancy improves and the difference in life expectancy between our poorest and wealthiest areas gets smaller.

At Public Health Scotland (PHS), we work with a range of partners to improve the health and wellbeing of our communities. From promoting healthier behaviours, preventing disease, and protecting communities from emerging health threats, our mission is to help everyone in Scotland thrive.

The Post

Our Communications and Marketing team plays a key role in this mission –translating complex information into compelling messages that inspire action and drive change.

We’re looking for a Communications and Marketing Coordinator to join our skilled, fast-paced and dynamic team. If you’re organised, proactive and enthusiastic about making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

As Communications And Marketing Coordinator You Will Support The Team In The Delivery Of High Quality Communications And Marketing Activity By

• providing exceptional customer service – acting as the first point of contact into the team for many enquiries and acting as an ambassador for the communications and marketing team
• coordinating key administrative processes, including team logistics and participating in rota duties
• managing smaller scale projects such as events planning and logistics
• contributing to the management, maintenance and evaluation of our corporate channels
• writing, editing and supporting the development and co-ordination of content across a range of channels and outputs
• supporting with budget management, including keeping key spreadsheets up to date
• working across the communications and marketing functions – strategic planning, employee engagement, press office and corporate communications to improve processes and drive innovation.
  
  

At PHS, you’ll be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that impacts lives across Scotland.

The Candidate

We’re looking for someone who’s ready to hit the ground running and bring energy, creativity and structure to our team. You’ll have:

• a qualification at HND level in communications, marketing or related subject, or equivalent level of experience
• excellent written and verbal communications skills
• experience in planning and delivering events
• excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• a proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to adapt quickly to changing demands
• experience of writing and editing content for a range of audiences and platforms
• a user focused mindset and the ability to present complex information clearly and effectively
• confidence in using your initiative to solve problems and meet tight deadlines.
  
  

Location and Working Pattern:

Hybrid working is offered but candidates may choose to work solely in the office. Offices are based at Central Quay, Glasgow or Gyle Square, Edinburgh.

Please note that PHS will be relocating from Central Quay, Glasgow to Bothwell Street, Glasgow in 2025.

Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

PHS is a flexible employer, and we are happy to discuss requests for alternative working patterns

During times of public health emergency, or other urgent business need, you may be required on a temporary basis to work your normal contracted working hours over 7 days including weekends, in order to meet the needs of the service.

It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with PHS.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes pension scheme, comprehensive range of work life balance policies, occupational health services, learning resource centres and discounted leisure, financial and shopping benefits. Click here to view the full range of the PHS Employee Benefits.

Further Information

For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Eilidh Syme, Communications and Marketing Service Manager: [e-mail]

Closing date for completed applications is Thursday 3rd July

Further information on PHS is available from: www.publichealthscotland.scot

Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders).

Public Health Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and as such guarantees to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.