Marketing & Communications consultant at SMHAF

Creative Scotland; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Creative Scotland et le Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF) recherchent un consultant en marketing et communication pour coordonner et créer du contenu pour le festival. Ce rôle, basé à Glasgow, implique un travail hybride avec des horaires flexibles, ce qui permet de s'engager pleinement dans les événements de l'année, tout en offrant un excellent potentiel de développement et de visibilité dans un environnement collaboratif. Les candidats doivent avoir de l'expérience dans le domaine artistique et posséder des compétences en design graphique.

Qualifications

• Expérience dans un rôle similaire, idéalement au sein d'un festival artistique ou culturel.
• Compétences en communication forte et capacité à respecter les délais.
• Familiarité avec des systèmes de gestion de contenu du site web.

Responsibilities

• Compiler et rédiger le contenu pour les brochures et le site web.
• Gérer les réseaux sociaux et concevoir des actifs numériques.
• Collaborer avec l'équipe pour améliorer la visibilité du festival.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Canva

Job description

Marketing & Communications consultant at SMHAF

Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF)

Deadline: 14 July 2025 at 12:00

TheScottish Mental Health Arts Festival (SMHAF), led by the Mental Health Foundation is looking for a Marketing & Communications Consultantto join our busy team for this year’s festival.

Key Information:

Contract Type:Freelance
Location:Hybrid, based in Glasgow
Contract Dates:Monday 28 July – Friday 14 November 2025
Hours: Equivalent to 2 days per week as standard on a flexible basis, with some additional time during festival dates
Fee:£150 per day
Closing Date: Monday 14 July at 12pm
Interview Date: Monday 21 July

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Compile and edit content for the SMHAF brochure.
- Write and edit content for the SMHAF website, newsletters, and marketing materials.
- Coordinate social media across Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
- Design digital and print assets using Adobe InDesign and Canva.
- Upload events and content to the SMHAF website.
- Liaise with suppliers including designers, printers, and distributors.
- Collaborate with the SMHAF team and partners to raise the festival’s profile.
- Draft press releases and respond to media enquiries.
- Represent SMHAF at events, including evenings and weekends during the festival.
- Provide flexible support to the wider festival team as needed.

Person Specification:

- Experience in a similar role, ideally within an arts or cultural festival.
- Strong writing, editing, and communication skills.
- Experience planning and delivering communications strategies.
- Proficiency in design tools such as Adobe InDesign and Canva.
- Ability to identify and engage target audiences.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
- Understanding of mental health.
- Experience with digital advertising.
- Familiarity with website content management systems.
- A collaborative, proactive approach and willingness to adapt.

How to Apply:

Please apply by email to [e-mail] .

Include your CV and a short cover letter, no more than one A4 page, with the subject Marketing and Communications Consultant. The cover letter should outline your relevant experience and confirm your availability to start.

The closing date for this opportunity is Monday 14 July at 12pm. Interviews will take place on Monday 21 July.

The deadline is Monday 14 July 2025 at 12:00.

TAGGED:
Audience Development / Design / Equalities / Film / Festivals / Music / Theatre / Visual Arts