Part-Time Marketing Officer

Creative Scotland; Scotland; Remote; GBP 5,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

Creative Scotland is seeking a part-time Marketing Officer to join their team, responsible for planning and executing marketing strategies to support Highland theatre-making. This role allows for flexible working and offers a chance to drive audience engagement and communications initiatives. The position is fully remote but will involve travel for events, with a contract lasting from August 2025 to July 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in marketing and communications.
• Knowledge of audience development strategies.
• Ability to plan and deliver marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver marketing, communications, and audience development strategies.
• Support Highland theatre-making through effective marketing.
• Collaborate with the CEO/Producer and engage in creative development.

Skills

Marketing Strategies

Audience Development

Communications

Job description

We are seeking a Marketing Officer (1 day per week) to join our team and support the company to deliver our work supporting Highland theatre-making.

We are delighted to be recruiting a part-time marketing officer to join our team. This is our first time recruiting a salaried team member, which has been funded by First Port’s Build-It award. Visit our website to read the application pack and apply.

As marketing officer, you are responsible for the planning and delivery of all marketing, communications and audience development strategies that will help us achieve the aims stated in our vision, mission and objectives.

Line manager – CEO/Producer
Part time (1 day per week equivalent)
12 month contract (August 2025 – July 2026) with the view to extend dependent on funding
Start date negotiable
Please note that there may be the option to increase hours for projects and events, but this is not required
Salary – £27k pro rata (£5.4k before tax, NI, and pension contributions)
Applicants must be based in Scotland; this role is fully remote but will require travel for events and activities

Deadline – 9am, Friday 18th July 2025
Interviews – Tuesday 22nd July 2025 (45 mins) Zoom Interview times will be arranged with successful applicants on the 21st, with slots in the morning, afternoon and evening to fit around other commitments
Contact – CEO/Producer (see below)

Vivid Roots Collective is a Highland theatre company and charity inspiring artists to pursue theatre careers from the region; we create professional opportunities for and support the creative development of local and emerging theatre-makers.

Learn more about our Mission, Vision, and Activities by checking out our website and socials:
Instagram @vividrootshighland
Facebook @vividrootshighland

The deadline is Friday 18 July 2025 at 09:00.