Head of Communications and Marketing

Scvo; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Right There in Glasgow is seeking an ambitious Head of Communications and Marketing to lead our brand, storytelling and audience engagement. You will shape strategy across marketing, PR, digital, and public affairs, and drive impact with a high-performing team.

Based on a hybrid model in Glasgow, this role offers a 35-hour week, a clear path to influence across Scotland, and a strong emphasis on compassionate leadership and ethical communications.

Qualifications

• Experience leading marketing/communications in a charity or social-purpose organisation.
• Ability to translate strategy into high-quality work reaching diverse audiences.
• Strong editorial judgement and media relationship experience.
• Insight-driven approach to improve performance and accessibility of communications.
• Motivating, inclusive leadership with compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Set the strategic direction for communications, public affairs and supporter engagement.
• Join up marketing, communications and digital activity into an integrated plan.
• Lead policy, press and public affairs to raise the organisation's credible voice.
• Shape internal communications and content strategy for clarity and impact.
• Develop and strengthen brand, storytelling and audience engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Multi-channel communications

Brand and messaging

Media relations

Digital communications

Analytics and measurement

People management

Tools

Content management

Website/content strategy

PR and public affairs

Job description

## Top job! Head of Communications and Marketing* Right There* Full time* £55,219 – £60,741* Hybrid: Glasgow* Closing 2nd November 2026* Advertised from 20th October 2026* Permanent. 35 hours per week.#### RoleAre you an ambitious communications leader who wants your work to change lives? If the answer is yes, this could bethe opportunity you have been waiting for. Bring your creativity, judgement and leadership to Right There andhelp make our impact impossible to ignore.For over 200 years, Right There has helped prevent people becoming homeless and keep families together acrossScotland. Last year alone, over 4,000 people received the support they needed to stay in their homes and closeto the people they love. We have a proud history, an urgent mission and the ambition to reach even further. Nowwe need an exceptional communications leader to illuminate our work, strengthen trust in Right There and inspirethe support that will make even greater impact possible.This is a high-profile leadership opportunity at the heart of Right There. As a member of our Senior Management Team,you will influence organisational strategy, shape how Scotland understands our work and build the audiences,profile and support we need to achieve lasting change.You will have the freedom and influence to strengthen our brand, bring our impact vividly to life and ensure that thevoices and experiences of the people we support are heard with care and authenticity. This is an ambitious rolewith the scope to build understanding, challenge assumptions and use outstanding communications to help createlasting change.**Your role**Your first opportunity will be to bring our marketing, communications, PR, public affairs and digital activitytogether behind Our compelling vision. You will give Right There a clearer, stronger and more distinctive voice,while ensuring that everything we communicate remains rooted in the real experiences of the people wesupport.Setting the direction. You will set the strategic direction for communications, public affairs and supporterengagement, building Right There’s profile, influence and connection with the people and communities we want toreach.Joining up our activity. You will turn organisational priorities into clear, audience-led plans and deliver anintegrated marketing and communications strategy with meaningful measures of awareness, engagement, influenceand support.Building our voice and influence. You will lead policy, press and public affairs activity so Right There isrecognised as a credible voice and contributes meaningfully to debates affecting the people we support.Connecting people to our work. You will shape internal communications, develop our website and content strategy, andmake it easy for colleagues, supporters and communities to understand our priorities, programmes andimpact.Leading with care and confidence. You will develop a creative, high-performing team and set clear standards socommunications are accessible and ethical.**What you bring**You will already be an accomplished leader in marketing, communications or PR, ideally within a charity orsocial-purpose organisation, and you will be ready to bring that experience to a mission with real urgency. Youwill combine strategic ambition with humanity: making thoughtful decisions, building respectful relationshipsand creating communications that honour the dignity, strengths and experiences of the people we support.* You have led integrated, multi-channel activity across digital, social media, PR, content and campaigns.* You can translate strategy into high-quality work that reaches audiences and delivers measurable results.* You bring strong editorial judgement and experience of shaping brands, messages and media relationships.* You use insight and analytics to improve performance and ensure communications are accessible, ethical and appropriate for sensitive subject matter.* You are a motivating and inclusive leader with compassion, curiosity and a genuine belief in the power of people’s stories.**Our offer**This is a full-time role working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. You will be based at 15 Dava Street in Glasgow,with a hybrid approach that combines around three office days each week with flexibility to work remotely. Ouroffer includes six weeks’ annual leave pro rata, rising to eight weeks after your first year, membership of thePeople’s Pension, a cycle-to-work scheme and the option to purchase or sell annual leave.If you are ready to use the power of communications to build understanding, challenge assumptions and help createlasting change across Scotland, we want to hear from you.**About Us**We are a charity that recently celebrated 200 years of standing alongside people in Scotland. Last year we supportedover 4,000 people to stay in their homes and stay connected to the people they love.#### Application notesApply via our websiteAs part of your application, please submit a cover letter. It will form a significant part of our shortlistingdecision, so tell us why this opportunity matters to you and use relevant examples to bring your skills,judgement, leadership approach and impact to life. We welcome creativity, but please write in your own words soyour application genuinely reflects your experience, voice and perspective. Help us get to know you before wemeet you.Find out more about Right There