Job Description

Museums Galleries Scotland (MGS) is the National Development Body for Scotland's museums and galleries. We support a sector of 455 museums and galleries, through strategic investment, workforce development, advice and advocacy. We are a forward facing and inclusive organisation, committed to the ongoing development of a positive culture for our team.

We are recruiting for a Marketing Assistant who will be responsible for providing support across all MGS's communications and marketing activity.

This is an exciting opportunity to help raise the profile of Scotland's museums and galleries and highlight the positive impact they have across our communities. You will also play a role in helping to promote the work of MGS, including the launch of a new ambitious programme to support the sector.

You will bring experience from working in a marketing or communications environment and have a positive, 'can-do' attitude. Effective communication skills are essential as well as familiarity with a range of marketing tools and good administrative and organisational skills. The ability to multitask and demonstrate enthusiasm and initiative constitutes a natural part of the job.

We have a hybrid working approach and are happy to talk flexible working.

Job information

Line manager: Marketing and Communications Manager Team: Marketing and Communications Full time (35 hours per week) 18-month fixed term contract Location: Edinburgh/Hybrid

Overview of Responsibilities

Support marketing and communication activity, to help deliver Museums Galleries Scotland's aims and objectives Create engaging written and visual content for website, e-newsletters and social media as required Keep website information up to date by adding content such as events, case studies, and advice guides Support with delivery and administration for key MGS events including the annual Strategy Symposium Assist with evaluation of marketing activity Carry out social media monitoring and act as a community manager on social media platforms Maintain MGS mailing lists Act as a point of contact for the Marketing and Communications team, liaising with internal and external contacts and responding to queries Other business administration duties relevant to the role
The above mentioned tasks and responsibilities constitute an overview and not an exhaustive list. Workload and priorities is ultimately determined by the MGS Business Plan and the Capacity Programme plan.

Relationships

Build and nurture effective working relationships across the organisation Use remote working tools to collaborate with colleagues Proactive attitude to seek new knowledge, identify and seize upon learning opportunities Collaborate with other staff to support and deliver MGS projects, training and programmes Work fairly and with integrity and adapt style to different people, cultures and situations
Skills and Experience

Essential

Experience working in a marketing or communications environment Strong communication skills including excellent written communication Familiarity with marketing tools, such as Canva, Meta Business Suite, Mailchimp, Event Management platforms such as Eventbrite, or equivalents Confidence using a range of social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn Self-motivated with the ability to set and work to deadlines, and a proactive approach Organisational/administrative skills and attention to detail

Preferred

Knowledge of videography and video editing Basic knowledge of Google Analytics Experience of marketing within the Arts/Cultural/Heritage sector An interest in accessible marketing principles Interest in museums and the wider heritage and cultural sector
We work with staff to help everyone reach their potential in the workplace and welcome conversations with individuals about their needs, circumstances and aspirations

HOW YOU WORK

MGS has a behavioural competency framework which describes how we expect people to go about their work day-to-day. Staff must demonstrate the following skills areas at an appropriate level:

Works collaboratively Communicating with impact Respect, inclusion and integrity Effective decision-making Sector focus Drive for results Innovation, agility and building capability
In particular this role requires someone who collaborates well and promotes this approach across teams, can make effective decisions following appropriate criteria, organises and plans work effectively, readily contributes ideas, and conveys information clearly.

All staff are expected to champion and help deliver MGS's commitments to anti-racism and climate.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The Marketing and Communications team meets in person once a month in the office in central Edinburgh, so it is preferred that the postholder be able to attend this in person. (Where circumstances may be a barrier to this, we are open to a conversation about flexibility.)

Please download the job information pack for the full details of this role.

How to Apply:

Please complete an application form, by downloading it from our website - https://www.museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk/job/marketing-assistant-at-museums-galleries-scotland Then submit your form via our online system Breathe HR - https://hr.breathehr.com/v/marketing-assistant-41930
Please have your application form ready to upload when you apply through Breathe. You can't go back in and upload it later as it will say your email address has already been used.

The deadline to apply is

Wednesday 30th July at 9am

Please use our application form, CVs will not be accepted. If our application form makes it difficult for you to apply and demonstrate your skills effectively, we would be happy to accept a video, audio or alternative application format. Please refer to the guidance on alternative application format to ensure your application will cover all the required information. If you would like to discuss an application in an alternative format, please contact us on the email below or call 0131 550 4197.

If you have any queries please email hr@museumsgalleriesscotland.org.uk, including the name of the post in the subject box.

Please note that interviews for this post are planned to take place online, on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th August.

Museums Galleries Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is an equal opportunities employer. We hold Living Wage and Investors in People Gold accreditation and are happy to talk flexible working. We will guarantee an interview to people with disabilities who meet the essential criteria in our person specification.

Please note that details supplied may be held in electronic and paper files for administration purposes only during the recruitment process. We retain recruitment files for six months following the date of interview, after which they are disposed of appropriately. Our privacy policy.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: From 25,232.00 per year

Benefits:

Work from home
Schedule:

Flexitime
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Edinburgh EH2 3DN