Programme and Marketing Officer

Creative Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading venue in St Andrews is seeking a Programme and Marketing Officer to enhance audience engagement and strategize marketing for a dynamic arts programme. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree, strong communication skills, and proven experience in marketing and social media management.

Benefits

Wide range of benefits for staff

Qualifications

• Strong track record in marketing, especially in the arts.
• Experience managing content across social media platforms.
• Understanding of monitoring and evaluating marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver targeted marketing activities.
• Connect with diverse audiences and build attendance.
• Manage multiple priorities in a busy working environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Visual communications

Audience development

Education

Degree level Qualification in an arts or marketing related subject

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

The Byre Theatre is seeking a creative and motivated Programme and Marketing Officer to join our busy and professional team.

Based in the heart of St Andrews and part of the University of St Andrews, the Byre is a vibrant venue presenting a dynamic mix of professional, amateur and student-led work across theatre, dance, musicals, music, opera, festivals, film screenings and special events.

We’re looking for someone with a passion for audience development and a strong track record in marketing. You’ll bring excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities. You’ll also combine creative flair with a strategic mindset—understanding how insight and data can shape programming and marketing decisions in the arts.

In this role, you’ll plan and deliver targeted marketing activity across digital and print platforms to support a diverse and balanced programme. Your work will help us connect with a broad range of audiences, build attendance, and achieve income goals.

We are looking for someone with:
• Degree level Qualification in an arts or marketing related subject
• Interest and understanding of a variety of art forms
• Demonstrable understanding of monitoring and evaluation of marketing and publicity campaigns.
• Proven experience managing and creating content across a variety of social media platforms, with an understanding of brand voice and responsibility for upholding organisational standards.
• Excellent understanding of visual communications
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Excel, Outlook and Microsoft word
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities to tight deadlines in a busy working environment

In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to Jan McTaggart, email: [e-mail]

Contract: Full Time 36.25 hours per week
Salary: £26,942 - £30,805 per annum
Closing date: 11 August 2025 at 11.59pm
Interviews: w/c 1 September 2025
Start date: As soon as possible
Find further details and apply here: https://www.vacancies.st-andrews.ac.uk/Vacancies/W/4542/0/454159/889/programme-and-marketing-officer

The deadline is Monday 11 August 2025 at 23:55.

TAGGED:
Audience Development / Education / Festivals / Theatre

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