Marketing & Communications Officer

Creative Scotland; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A youth charity organization in Glasgow seeks a Marketing and Communications Officer to enhance outreach and communication strategies. This role involves working on various marketing initiatives related to National Choirs and Creative Learning programs. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and a creative mindset. The position offers flexible working hours and a salary ranging from £25,000 to £28,000 per annum, depending on experience. The deadline for applications is January 5, 2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience in marketing and communications.
• Creative and energetic individual willing to contribute.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to marketing and communications functions.
• Work on diverse activities across National Choirs and Creative Learning programmes.
• Ensure effective outreach and partnerships.

Skills

Creative thinking

Strong communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

NYCOS (National Youth Choir of Scotland)

Deadline: 05 January 2026 at 17:00

We are recruiting a highly motivated Marketing and Communications Officer.

NYCOS is a charity with a single‑minded mission: to get more talented young Scots singing. We started this journey in 1996 and remain under the baton of founding Artistic Director Christopher Bell, who works closely with our Creative Learning Director Lucinda Geoghegan and our new Chief Executive Kenneth Boyd.

Our small central team has an incredible reach – we work with 170 staff across the country to deliver both regional and flagship National Choirs, as well as in‑community and in‑school youth sessions, CPD events (including an annual Summer School) and countless ground‑breaking educational partnerships. NYCOS has come an awfully long way since we first started out, now we are mobilising for our next leap. We’ve just secured increased Creative Scotland Multi‑Year funding, and it’s our 30th anniversary in 2026. We want to celebrate all we’ve achieved, and use this milestone to broker new partnerships to support more of the same, as well as to drive investment in exciting new activities.

The Role: Marketing & Communications Officer

NYCOS is looking to appoint a creative and energetic individual to the role of Marketing and Communications Officer. You will make a vital contribution to the marketing and communications functions of NYCOS, working on a diverse range of activities including our National Choirs, Regional Choirs and Creative Learning programmes.

Reporting to:

General Manager

Place of work:

3rd Floor (Centre), Savoy House, 140 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow, G2 3DH with potential for distance and home working.

Hours:

Full‑time (35 hours per week). Working hours are flexible, between 8.30 am to 6.30 pm, Monday to Friday, with one hour per day for lunch. This role will involve some evening and weekend work as required (NYCOS operates a Time Off in Lieu Policy).

Salary:

£25,000 – £28,000 per annum depending on experience

For full job pack, please visit our website.

The deadline is Monday 05 January 2026 at 17:00.