Engagement and Communications Manager

Creative Scotland; Scotland; Remote; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Scotland is seeking an Engagement and Communications Manager to lead communications and engagement efforts within the Culture Counts network. This pivotal role involves collaboration with diverse stakeholders and influencing cultural policy across Scotland. The position is home-based, requiring occasional travel, and is initially contracted for 12 months with potential for extension.

Benefits

TOIL

Travel expenses

Qualifications

• Experience in leading communications and engagement.
• Ability to consult widely on key issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead communications with the Culture Counts network.
• Engage with stakeholders including the public and government.
• Gather and share knowledge across the network.

Skills

Communication

Engagement

Advocacy

Job description

Culture Counts are recruiting for a new Engagement and Communications Manager (0.6FTE). This role is a vital part of our small team, leading on communications and engagement.

The successful candidate will:

1. Lead communications and engagement with the Culture Counts network, which spans arts, heritage, and creative industries organisations.
2. Engage with wider stakeholders, including members of the public, Scottish Government, elected representatives, and partner organisations.
3. Gather, assess, and share knowledge across the network, consult widely on key issues and advocacy priorities.
4. Ensure a wide range of voices are heard in informing and influencing cultural policy.

Salary: £34,300 (FTE)
Hours: 0.6 FTE, based on 35 hours per week. This equates to an adjusted annual salary of £19,200. Occasional evening, weekend work, and overnight stays are required. Appropriate TOIL and travel expenses will be provided.

Location: Home-based, anywhere in Scotland (must have the legal right to work in the UK). Occasional travel across Scotland is required.

Contract: Initially a 12-month role, with potential extension subject to funding. The position is contracted and paid via Federation of Scottish Theatre (FST), and is subject to FST’s employment policies.

Key dates:

• Application deadline: Friday 20 June 2025 at 17:00.
• Notification of application status: w/c 23 June 2025.
• Interviews: Tuesday, 01 July 2025 (online).

Further information and a full job description can be found on our website: https://culturecounts.scot/news/2025/5/12/job-opportunity-culture-counts-engagement-and-communications-manager