Marketing & PR

The role

To promote Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park as world class visitor attractions and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) as an international leader in conservation, growing brand awareness, income and support.

Some of the things you’ll do:

* Support and deliver an annual marketing activity plan to meet agreed targets
* Assist and develop a market research programme to enable data-led decision making
* Making use of data and insight, develop promotional campaigns to increase visitor numbers and income at Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park.
* Develop promotional content and assets, ensuring brand consistency, value for money and quality
* Working with the marketing manager, support the management of the Society’s website, delivering continuous improvement in performance through development and search engine optimisation, maximising income through ticket sales, events, experiences, membership and retail

What we’re looking for:

* You’ll be Degree qualified (relevant degree) or hold equivalent experience
*Have a good understanding of the marketing industry and understanding of current Gift Aid and GDPR guidelines
* Excellent standard of written and spoken English. Assertive communicator, confident in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders
* Marketing, including digital advertising, Google Analytics, email marketing and direct marketing
* Experience of working in a busy marketing environment, delivering to deadlines.

Interviews are scheduled to take place on 28 / 29 March 2022

Please visit the RZSS Job Opportunities page for details on how to apply and further information on what the role involves and essential/desirable criteria – please see the ‘related documents’ section under the site location map.

We offer a range of great benefits which can be found at www.rzss.org.uk/about-rzss/staff-benefits

Based at Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, Edinburgh, the Marketing Assistant will work closely with the Marketing Manager and Management Team in order to facilitate and increase visitor numbers, improve awareness of the brand, increase income generation, and media profile for Camera Obscura.

The role will involve every possible aspect of marketing and communications, with a focus on online aspects. This includes developing the digital presence across all platforms, creating and gathering content, imaginative but effective promotions, CRM, data gathering and analysis, dealing with advertising sales executives and so on. It will also involve supporting on media events and photocalls, representing the company when required, attending meetings, seminars and conferences, networking with marketing colleagues at other attractions and supporting the day-to-day office operations. It is envisaged that the Marketing Assistant will make a significant positive difference to the levels of visitors and revenues.

Full job description on website. Please send a CV and covering letter to claire@camera-obscura.co.uk

About the STA

The Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA) is the representative body of the Scottish tourism industry. Our organisation comprises over 250 trade associations, businesses, destination groups and other organisations with an interest in tourism.

We offer the best possible representation of the issues and challenges we face as an industry through continuous engagement with more than 70% of tourism businesses in Scotland. Our membership is spread across all regions and destinations in Scotland. We are governed by a Board with representation from all sectors within Scotland’s tourism industry.

Responsibilities and Duties

Reporting to the CEO, your role will include: with representation from all sectors within Scotland’s tourism industry. Find out morehere.

Responsibilities and Duties

Reporting to the CEO, your role will include:

Responsibilities and Duties

Reporting to the CEO, your role will include:

STA Marketing & Member Communications

Delivery of marketing campaigns and communications activities to generate prospective member leads and drive retention of existing members
Planning, writing, and executing various email marketing campaigns, including the organisation’s weekly news update
Delivery in promoting the value of the STA and its services to key audiences and stakeholders.
Delivery in the ongoing promotion of existing and new member benefits, services, discounts, tools, and content
Content creation and delivery for social media channels
Creation of online surveys – analysis and reporting of responses
STA Digital & Social Media Marketing

Delivery in the development and creation of digital marketing activity and collateral to support member recruitment, retention, and renewal
Reporting and monitoring of key website and social media metrics, goals, and activity

STA Websites – STA and STM (Scottish Tourism Month)

Maintaining, updating, and uploading website content – working with stakeholders and content owners from across the association (this includes uploading and maintaining posts, STA blog, website pages, member listings and improving functionality)
Maintaining relationships with IT and website support partners
Maintaining website compliance/GDPR
STA Events

Delivery in the planning and promotion of regional and national industry events (face to face and virtual)
Maintaining website event compliance/GDPR
STA Marketing databases /CRM
Managing, updating, and maintaining the association’s email marketing database
Delivering the ongoing development of the STA CRM system (to be integrated with the above database)
STA Support

Work closely with PR, Media and Policy colleagues retained by the STA
Help support the development of a Graduate apprentice in Marketing/Digital & Events
Ability to write and distribute press releases when required
Skills and Experience Required
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with the following skills:
Experience working in membership / trade body organisation (Desirable)
A good understanding of Scotland’s tourism industry make-up (Desirable)
Strong written English and proof-reading skills
Excellent spoken communication skills
Highly organised with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously within a fast-paced environment and be flexible within reason when necessary
Experience with both on and offline marketing activities.
Proficient in e-mail marketing and e-mail marketing platforms (Mailchimp)
Experience working with CMS platforms (WordPress)
Experience of a range of digital platforms for example, Survey Monkey, Eventbrite
Knowledge and experience of working with a CRM system desirable
Knowledge in using reporting tools such as Google Analytics
Computer literate in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with the ability to pick up new software packages easily
Please note 2 references will be required if successful at interview

Deadline for applications is 1st March

Interviews will take place on 8th & 11th March in person in Glasgow and or Stirling.

Due to the expected volume of applications, please note we will only be contacting applicants who have been successful in meeting our shortlist requirements

Interested applicants are requested to submit a CV with covering letter direct to the STA’s appointed recruitment partner XPRESS RECRUITMENT email: paul@xpressrecruitment.com

Based in Glasgow, Waverley Excursions Ltd. is the proud operator of Waverley, the World’s last seagoing paddle steamer.

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced Marketing Executive to lead all aspects of marketing and promoting Waverley in Scotland and across the UK.

The successful applicant will have marketing experience both digital and ‘offline’, preferably with a visitor attraction or consumer facing environment. Some understanding of the tourism / events / heritage sectors will be beneficial. It is essential that all applicants can demonstrate a proven track record of success.

The Marketing Executive will run a multi media advertising campaign, design all marketing literature and liaise with external tourism organisations to ensure that Waverley has a profile befitting of her unique status as the last heritage passenger ship of her type operating anywhere in the world.

It is essential that applicants have an ability to communicate clearly across multiple marketing channels including social media, traditional press, e-newsletters and in person. An ability to write copy and create desire, leading to sales is essential.

Ideally Candidates will Possess:
• Formal training in marketing to an appropriate level
• Broad marketing experience including the use of Social Media channels
• Design skills to produce marketing literature using Windows and Adobe software
• Knowledge and experience of WordPress
• Creativity and initiative
• Excellent Customer Service experience

The ideal candidate will be personable, open to learning and willing to build on well established marketing methods for promoting Waverley, with a willingness to develop a digital marketing strategy to ensure Waverley attracts sufficient passengers to ensure her continued success.

The Role of Marketing Executive within Waverley

As the Marketing Executive you will be responsible for all aspects of marketing Waverley. You will be supported in the role by the General Manager.

This is a full-time position based at our office in Glasgow (G3 8HA) with a requirement for occasional travel. Working hours are 9am-5pm with some flexibility as the position requires, annual holiday entitlement of 25 days and 10 set public holidays. There will be a requirement to occasionally sail on Waverley to ensure you fully understand the product and customer base.

There is a requirement for all office based staff to be flexible to meet the demands of the business, and handle enquires and ticket sales.

How to Apply

If you can offer the required qualifications and experience, enthusiasm and interest in Waverley please send a CV with covering letter giving your current position and salary to info@waverleyexcursions.co.uk

Closing date for applications is Friday February 25, 2022. The interview for this position will take place in Glasgow on Tuesday March 8, 2022.

We’ve created this new and important post to help drive the continued increase in our visitor numbers, and to enhance the income that we generate.

The Commercial & Marketing Officer will be responsible for the general marketing and promotion of Almond Valley, finding inventive new ways of extending awareness, promoting visits, and increasing income. She/he will work with the team to shape other products, (such as events, promotions, and experiences), that increase footfall and income, especially those that make best use of our facilities out-of-hours or out-of-season.

Mercat Tours are looking for a friendly, enthusiastic, creative and driven person to join our marketing team.
We’re inviting people who care about visitors first and last, are passionate about our beautiful city, relish a challenge and will thrive working with our great team.
Purpose and Role;
· Create, schedule, and monitor social media content across our Facebook page, Groups, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and TikTok accounts that aligns with the wider marketing calendar, tone of voice, brand guidelines, and KPIs.
· Develop and manage an annual social media calendar that aligns with content pillars, seasonal themes, and wider organisational goals.
· Produce compelling and consistent creatives; copy, images, graphics, and video that reflects our storytelling experience.
· Boost Facebook posts in-line with marketing budgets to reach relevant audiences and increase engagement.
· Work with the Sales & Marketing team to promote and convert sales of storytelling experiences and events and attend bi-weekly and monthly meetings with the marketing and wider business teams.
· Respond to and engage with our visitors on social media. Aim to build and encourage a community of advocates, giving them reasons to visit and return.
· Maintain community engagement and interact with business partners, influencers and charities on social media to maintain and build relationships.
· Respond to and keep up with emerging trends and themes on social, such as trending Twitter and Facebook hashtags.
· Collaborate with our Marketing team on optimising and testing post times, content styles, video length, and copy as is relevant for each platform.
· Assist in influencer outreach and inviting relevant influencers to key tours / events.
· Support copy and content for our weekly email campaigns.
· Share ideas on how to improve Mercat’s services, develop new business, and help drive the growth of Mercat in a positive, sustainable future as part of our dynamic team.
· Work as a positive, supportive member of our great team.

Your Skills and Strengths;
· Demonstrable experience of social content creation both in terms of graphics and video across a range of social media platforms within a professional background.
· Experience with the following software and platforms or similar is essential; Hootsuite, Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premier Rush, and Animoto.
· Experience using an e-mail marketing platform such as MailChimp is desired.
· Detailed, passionate, and creatively ambitious.
· Professional standards of written, image, and video-led communications.
· A love for social media, trends, hashtags, innovations, and social best practices.
· Excellent organisational skills for time management and forward planning.
· Team player with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
· Experience of working within tourism would be beneficial.
· Friendly, energetic and helpful. Someone who thrives working in a team.
· Passion for high quality product and visitor experience.
· Commitment to be the best you can be.
· Sense of humour!

Details;
· Permanent role, flexible hours
· Part-time role
· 14hrs per week minimum guaranteed
· Working week Monday to Sunday
· 3 month probationary period
· We are a Living Wage employer offering £10.50 p/hr

Benefits
· Your personal development and training is core to your time with Mercat
· Bike to work scheme https://www.bike2workscheme.co.uk
· Access to ASVA card https://www.asva.co.uk
· Access to company holiday home
· Annual discretionary bonus

National Museums Scotland is one of the leading museum groups in Europe. With one of the largest and most diverse collections in the world, we are responsible for the acquisition, preservation and display of a substantial part of Scotland’s cultural, historic and national heritage. 

Millions of local and international visitors enjoy our four museums each year, and we also introduce our collections to a much wider audience than can physically visit our museums through, touring exhibitions, loans, community engagement, digital programmes and research.

Based at the National Museum of Scotland, this full-time, permanent post will support the work of the Marketing and Communications Department. This will include delivering event listings, producing our monthly e-newsletter, reporting on media coverage, commissioning photography and supporting production of marketing and media materials. You will be involved in a wide range of activity, from exhibitions and events to the promotion of our museum sites and collections.

This is a varied, busy and exciting role. Applicants should have experience of working across marketing and/or PR, preferably in an arts or culture setting, as well as the ability to plan and manage their time and prioritise their work

Providing marketing support with a particular focus on the Inverness Castle Project, as well as preparing Inverness Castle for opening and promoting the visitor attraction to local, national and international markets.

Purpose of the Post:

The Communications Coordinator role purpose will be to raise the profile and awareness of the Trust and our community through its positive representation in the full range of media, establishing and protecting a prominent media profile for the organisation. The role will include working with the management team to help to create an annual communications strategy which the postholder will implement. This will dovetail with our new digital strategy and the postholder will be integral in its development. MBHT are interested in expanding their presence through the use of different communication channels including; social media, email, website and press. The post will be responsible for the creation of a communications and digital content calendar, and content and copy for each channel. This will include review and interpretation of campaigns and investigating new sources and channels for the Trust’s use.

The post holder will work with Trust volunteers, interns and work placements, develop partnerships with the local community, and network with other industry organisations.

The key elements of the role are:

– Implement and contribute to overall communications and digital strategy

– Run the Trust’s social media accounts including content creation, communications calendar and planning, scheduling and responding to engagement

– Copywriting for email, web and social media

– Newsletter production and use of email campaigns / platforms e.g. mailchimp including campaign creation and automation

– Liaising with press and media including writing press releases and generating press and media interest

– Create video content e.g. concept creation, directing, filming, interviewing and editing

– Graphic design to include the use of photoshop or similar

We are looking for an experienced communications professional to join our small team. You will lead on implanting a new communications strategy to strengthen the resilience of the Trust and enhance our visitor experience. To be successful in this role you’ll have the passion and drive to think creatively, inspire others and implement new ideas. Guidance and support will be given in the role and the successful candidate will be encouraged to grow and develop their skills in order to fulfil the full range of duties.

How to apply:

Download the full job description, person specification, and application form on maryhillburghhalls.org.uk/vacancies .

To apply please contact the Recruitment Advisors at GCVS [no CV accepted], Email: peopleservices@gcvs.org.uk or Tel: 0141 354 6515.

CONTEXT
The National Trust for Scotland is a charity, established in 1931, to provide access and enjoyment to the properties, places and collections in its care. We also exist to protect what we look after for future generations to enjoy; and increasingly we are keen to act as a strong conservation voice for heritage and climate change response across Scotland.

The Trust is the largest membership organisation in Scotland with well over 300,000 members who experience access to our places and play an important part in supporting our charitable work. As well as being proud of having such a strong membership following, the Trust attracts millions of visits to its properties and places each year. Visitors can from around the world, across the UK, and there is very strong following within Scotland too.

One of the key directorates at the Trust is called ‘Customer & Cause’. The directorate of circa 40 people exists to inspire people to visit, join and donate to the Charity. The directorate consists of four teams: Marketing, Membership, Fundraising and Communications.
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The specific purpose of the role is to present the Trust in a clear, accurate and engaging manner by delivering excellence in digital and printed media to inspire members, visitors and donors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Apply the approved National Trust for Scotland editorial style and tone of voice across all print and digital media.
2. Work across various platforms to edit and upload regular stories/articles/blogs/images to the website, in both the public-facing and members-only areas.
3. Create online stories/things to do pages as required, based on annual content planner and/or tactical recommendations from agency partners
4. Ensure all updates to property pages and other website content are made accurately and within the agreed timeframe.
5. Support and develop content for ‘evergreen’ areas on the website, as well as apply the best use of SEO terms to maximise visibility of the website.
6. Work closely with marketing, fundraising and communications teams to ensure the clarity and accuracy of a wide range of communications, including reports, letters, marketing campaigns and fundraising appeals.
7. Undertake research and write copy for various applications when necessary.
8. Input into the visual presentation of all Trust resources including website, apps, signage, guidebooks, retail merchandise and marketing materials.
9. Work with external agencies to deliver projects to a consistently high standard and ensure the integrity of the brand’s editorial style.
10. Undertake all other reasonable duties.

The current duties of this job do not require a criminal records (Disclosure Scotland) check to be carried out.

SCOPE OF ROLE
People Management
• No line management
• Key internal relationships including properties, fundraising, communications, marketing, curatorial, hospitality and retail teams

Financial Management
• No budget management

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
The above outlines the key skills the job holder will need to possess and exercise. In addition, either knowledge of or experience in the following is required:

Essential
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Solid demonstrable editorial experience in a publishing environment
• Proven project management experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and highly developed inter-personal skills
• Experience in arts, heritage, environmental or charitable organisation
• Knowledge of Scotland and particularly Scottish history
• Ability to deal with both internal and external specialists
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders at all levels
• Excellent organisational, administrative and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise workload to meet changing demands and deadlines
• Ability to deal tactfully with contributors
• A proactive approach with problem-solving skills and a keenness to push the boundaries
• Competent IT skills (including Microsoft Office software package)
• Experience in using a CMS to create and edit web pages

Inspiring storytellers, this is for you!

Sir Walter Scott’s home at Abbotsford is where Scotland’s stories start. That may sound like a well rehearsed marketing line, but it really is true. Scott himself was the ultimate marketing genius too, so inspiration is all around us – all the material you could dream of to inspire people worldwide to visit.

If you are a creative, brand orientated, digitally and PR savvy marketing professional, and if you enjoy working with passionate people in beautiful surroundings, then look no further.

The Abbotsford Trust is a young charity, growing and evolving all the time. We’re looking for somebody who can support us by expanding our reach into core and new audiences, launch new visitor experiences, and communicate our charitable message. We have a solid marketing strategy and all the tools you need in place, yet there’s plenty of room to make your mark.

You will be joining us during the 250th Walter Scott anniversary year, tailor made to play our part in Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022. As we bounce back from Covid we’ve plans for investing in new experiences for family audiences, whilst we bring back our established international and UK visitors.

Our trading encompasses historic house & garden admissions, luxury self catering, retail, a café, and public events. With busy teams also leading on important heritage restoration and care, estate paths and woodland, and a thriving volunteer and community programme, you’ll be the kind of person who thrives in a busy, vibrant organisation where collaboration and teamwork is essential to getting the job done.

You will be based at Abbotsford managing a small team, with home working and bringing your dog to work possible.

Please visit our homepage for a detailed job description and further information.

The role

To promote Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park as world class visitor attractions and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) as an international leader in conservation, growing brand awareness, income and support.

This is a full time, 12 month, fixed term role where the working hours are 37.5 hours per week.

Some of the things you’ll do:

* Support and deliver an annual marketing activity plan to meet agreed targets
* Assist and develop a market research programme to enable data-led decision making
* Making use of data and insight, develop promotional campaigns to increase visitor numbers and income at Edinburgh Zoo and Highland Wildlife Park.
* Develop promotional content and assets, ensuring brand consistency, value for money and quality
* Working with the marketing manager, support the management of the Society’s website, delivering continuous improvement in performance through development and search engine optimisation, maximising income through ticket sales, events, experiences, membership and retail

What we’re looking for:

* You’ll be Degree qualified (relevant degree) or hold equivalent experience
* Have a good understanding of the marketing industry and understanding of current Gift Aid and GDPR guidelines
* Excellent standard of written and spoken English. Assertive communicator, confident in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders
* Marketing, including digital advertising, Google Analytics, email marketing and direct marketing
* Experience of working in a busy marketing environment, delivering to deadlines.

For details on how to apply and further information on what the role involves and essential/desirable criteria – please visit the RZSS Job Opportunities Page.

We offer a range of great benefits which can be found at www.rzss.org.uk/about-rzss/staff-benefits