Location: 38 Albion Street, G1 1LH
Ref: GLA14385
Overview
We believe everyone deserves a great Glasgow life and that starts with the people who work here. Glasgow Life is a charity like no other. Our vision is to improve the lives of everyone in our city. To help us achieve that, we are looking for a Head of Marketing and Communications to join our senior management team.
Key Details
Hours: 35 per week.
Contract type: Permanent.
Location: Hybrid – part time at home and part time at our head office in Merchant City.
What You’ll Do
As a Head of Marketing and Communications you’ll lead an established team, reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services. You’ll play an essential role in delivering our marketing and communications strategy, maximising awareness, engagement, and impact. You’ll inspire a multi‑disciplinary team to create innovative campaigns that showcase our services, strengthen our brand, grow audiences, and drive income. You’ll act as a strategic adviser to the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring our brand, messaging, and campaigns reflect our vision, mission, and values.
* Supporting our communities
* Helping people get active
* Creating cultural experiences
* Working behind the scenes to make it all happen
Who You Are
You’re a strategic, creative, and inspiring marketing leader with a passion for culture and sport. You bring strong business acumen, a track record of delivering impactful campaigns, and a people‑focused approach that motivates and empowers teams. Confident and resilient, you balance social impact with income growth, build brand and engagement, and lead inclusively and authentically in a fast‑paced, high‑profile environment.
What We’re Looking For
* Degree‑level education or equivalent senior experience in a relevant field. Proven senior marketing leadership, including leading large, multidisciplinary teams and delivering organisational impact.
* Excellent communication and advocacy skills, with the ability to influence, build consensus, and represent the organisation effectively.
* Strategic thinker and planner, able to use business judgment to develop long‑term growth strategies.
* Strong financial and budget management skills, with experience generating and managing income from diverse sources.
* Track record of leading change programmes with measurable outcomes.
* Visible commitment to organisational values, including inclusive leadership, collaboration, and delivering measurable community impact.
* Collaborative team player, able to work effectively to achieve organisational goals.
What We Offer
At Glasgow Life, our work changes lives. As a charity, we bring communities together and support wellbeing through sport, culture, heritage, and learning.
* 30 days holiday plus 6.5 public holidays if full‑time, increasing to 35 days after 5 years.
* Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) – a Defined Benefit pension.
* Employee Assistance Programme – free and confidential support for mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
* Discounts on Glasgow Club memberships, museum shops, and online store.
* Flexible and inclusive work policies, support for learning, development, and career progression.
Important Dates
Closing date: 11:59 pm on 2 November 2025.
First stage interviews provisionally scheduled for mid‑November.
Final stage interviews provisionally scheduled for late November.
Diversity and Fair Work at Glasgow Life
We’re working to build a team that reflects the rich diversity of Glasgow’s communities – where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to be their full, authentic selves at work. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Closing Statement
We’re excited to hear from you. Let’s shape a great Glasgow life – together. Closing date is 11:59 pm on Sunday 2nd November 2025.
Information is available in alternative formats, on request.
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