Job Description

Around since 1923, SAMH is Scotland's national mental health charity. We have represented the voice of people most affected by mental health problems in Scotland for almost 100 years. Today, in over 70 communities we work with adults and young people providing mental health social care support, services in primary care, schools and further education, among others.

These services together with our national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention and active living; inform our policy and campaign work to influence positive social change. SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.

For Scotland's Mental Health

Post:

Brand & Marketing Officer

Ref:

REC1849

Location: Hybrid with offices based in Glasgow and Edinburgh

Hours:

37.5 hrs per week

Salary:

33,386 - 37,413 pay point 30 - 34. SAMH policy is for colleagues to join on

the first point of this pay band

Contract:

Permanent

About the Role

As part of the Public Affairs and Communications team, the postholder will support the delivery of our communications activity, in line with our strategic communications plan, with the intention of building our profile and managing our reputation.

The postholder will support the use of our brand internally and externally and provide marketing support to teams across the organisation. This will include the development of content and assets, including merchandise, and coordination of the design and delivery of our marketing campaigns.

What we are looking for

As Scotland's national mental health charity, delivering around 70 services in communities all over the country, we need to make sure that people know who we are and what we offer. We are looking for a marketer with the skills and knowledge to help us use our brand consistently and effectively, and to generate awareness of, and demand for, the support we offer to people with mental health problems.

You will have experience or knowledge of identifying, understanding, and engaging with different audiences; of promoting and supporting effective and disciplined use of a brand and its assets; and of ensuring that marketing campaigns really hit the mark.

Our ambition is to create a Scotland where people with mental health problems can ask once and get help fast. This is your opportunity to be part of that.

What we will provide for you

You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include:

Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over 100 courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions

30 days annual leave rising to 33 after five years' service

Four public holidays

Two paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you

Team wellbeing budgets

Workplace pension scheme

Life Assurance policy

Employee Assistance Programme.

Closing date for applications will be Monday 24 November 2025 at 12 noon.

To apply and for further information please visit; https://www.samh.org.uk/information/work-with-us

PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications declared in your application will be required.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role before you apply, please contact Hannah Burley, Communications Manager, at hannah.burley@samh.org.uk

Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health problems.

SAMH Privacy Notice: https://www.samh.org.uk/documents/Staff_Privacy_Notice_V2.0_.pdf

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 33,386.00-37,413.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Life insurance Sick pay
Work Location: In person