Marketing Officer

Dumfries Music Collective; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Hybrid working

Creative freedom

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Make a difference to young people

Job summary

Dumfries Music Collective (DMC) is seeking a part-time Marketing Officer to lead campaigns, manage digital content, and boost the profile of our events across Dumfries and Galloway. You will collaborate with Directors and staff, craft engaging stories, and help audiences discover our work.

The role offers hybrid working, a salary of £15 per hour, and potential for increased hours with future funding. You’ll play a key part in expanding opportunities for young people through music.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing or communications.
• Strong knowledge of social media and digital channels.
• Graphic design and content creation ability.
• Proficient with Canva and Adobe Creative Suite.
• Familiarity with Squarespace and newsletter production.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver DMC’s annual marketing strategy.
• Create promotional campaigns for projects, festivals and events.
• Monitor campaign performance and report on audience engagement.
• Manage social media channels and update the website.
• Produce newsletters and design digital marketing materials.
• Coordinate print production and distribution.

Skills

Experience in marketing or marketing/沟

Strong social media knowledge

Graphic design skills

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Squarespace

Excellent written communication

Good organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Squarespace

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Join Our Team
Thank you for your interest in joining Dumfries Music Collective (DMC).
We’re delighted that you’re considering becoming part of our organisation.
This pack contains everything you need to know about DMC, the Marketing Officer role and how to apply.
We hope it gives you a flavour of who we are, what we do and why we’re passionate about creating opportunities for young people through music.

About Dumfries Music Collective
Dumfries Music Collective (DMC) is an independent, not-for-profit Community Interest Company dedicated to supporting and developing the contemporary music sector across Dumfries & Galloway.
Founded to create meaningful opportunities for young people and emerging creatives, DMC connects local talent with professionals and organisations from across Scotland’s music industry. Through a diverse programme of workshops, talks, mentoring, networking opportunities and live music events, the organisation helps individuals develop their skills, build confidence and take the next step in their creative careers.
Alongside its development programmes, DMC is a passionate advocate for the region’s vibrant contemporary music community. By championing local artists, attracting industry professionals to the area and creating opportunities for collaboration, DMC works to ensure Dumfries & Galloway is recognised as a place where creativity can thrive.

Everything DMC delivers is rooted in the belief that access to music and the creative industries should be open to everyone. The organisation is committed to educating, inspiring and empowering people from all backgrounds while strengthening the region’s cultural landscape and supporting the next generation of musicians, creators and music industry professionals.

About the Role

We’re looking for someone who enjoys telling stories, creating engaging content and connecting people with opportunities.
As Marketing Officer you’ll become the voice of DMC, helping audiences discover our events, celebrate local artists and understand the impact our work has across Dumfries & Galloway.
You’ll work alongside our Directors and project staff to plan campaigns, create content and ensure our programmes reach as many people as possible.
No two days are ever the same.

One week you could be:

• Photographing a live gig
• Designing posters
• Interviewing artists
• Managing social media campaigns
• Creating newsletters
• Updating our website
• Producing evaluation reports
• Supporting the launch of a brand-new programme

If you’re someone who enjoys variety and wants to use creativity to make a positive difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing Strategy

• Develop and deliver DMC’s annual marketing strategy.
• Create promotional campaigns for projects, festivals and events.
• Monitor campaign performance and report on audience engagement.
• Support organisational branding and communications.

Digital Communications

• Manage DMC’s social media channels.
• Update the DMC website.
• Produce newsletters.
• Design digital marketing materials.
• Create engaging written, photographic and video content.
• Grow online audiences.

Event Marketing

• Promote all DMC programmes.
• Work with artists and partners to coordinate promotional activity.
• Capture content at events.
• Monitor ticket sales and adapt campaigns where required.
• Coordinate print production and distribution.

Organisation Support

• Support accessibility and inclusion across communications.
• Maintain marketing databases and media contacts.
• Manage the marketing budget alongside the Directors.
• Prepare reports for funders and evaluation.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Creative
• Curious
• Organised.
• A confident communicator.
• Passionate about music and culture.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects.
• Excited by the opportunity to help young people thrive.

Essential Skills

You’ll be able to demonstrate:

• Experience in marketing or communications
• Strong social media knowledge
• Graphic design skills
• Squarespace experience
• Canva and/or Adobe Creative Suite
• Excellent written communication
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to work independently

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of Dumfries & Galloway’s creative sector.
• Photography or videography skills.
• Experience working within arts or culture.
• Music industry knowledge.
• Existing media contacts.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Why Work With DMC?

You’ll join a small, friendly team with big ambitions.

• Flexible working.
• Hybrid working.
• Creative freedom.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A supportive working environment.
• The chance to make a genuine difference to young people across Dumfries & Galloway.

Contract Information

• Position: Marketing Officer
• Hours: 8 hours per week
• Salary: £15.00 per hour
• Contract: 12 months (September 2026 – September 2027)
• Location: Hybrid working with attendance at the DMC office and events across Dumfries & Galloway.
• Potential for increased hours subject to future funding.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Dumfries Music Collective is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, particularly those currently underrepresented within the creative industries.
Reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process are available on request.