Aspen People
Forfar, Angus
Marketing & Communications Lead Forfar / Hybrid Working £39,634 - £43,018 ANGUSalive is a vibrant and ambitious charitable trust delivering culture, sport, leisure and community services across Angus. Through a diverse portfolio of venues, programmes and services, we connect people with opportunities to be active, creative, inspired and engaged within their communities. We are now seeking a Marketing & Communications Lead to shape and deliver marketing activity across the organisation, helping to grow audiences, strengthen engagement and support commercial success. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation at a time of continued development, leading a talented team and influencing how ANGUSalive promotes its services, connects with customers and tells its story. The Role Reporting to the Business Management & Development Team Leader, the Marketing & Communications Lead will be responsible for developing and delivering marketing and communications strategies that support organisational priorities, increase participation and enhance brand awareness across ANGUSalive's wide-ranging services. Leading a team of Marketing & Communications Coordinators and a Graphic & Digital Designer, you will ensure marketing activity is customer-focused, innovative and impactful. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will coordinate campaigns, oversee digital channels and support the promotion of services that make a real difference to communities across Angus. This is a broad and varied leadership role, combining strategic planning with hands-on delivery and team development. Key responsibilities include: Developing and delivering organisation-wide marketing and communications strategies and annual plans Leading multi-channel marketing campaigns across a diverse range of services and audiences Driving audience engagement through digital platforms, website development and social media activity Supporting income generation through effective marketing activity, sponsorship opportunities and commercial awareness Managing media relations and ensuring effective internal and external communications Leading, motivating and developing a collaborative marketing team Using customer insight, performance data and market trends to inform future activity and continuous improvement Working closely with internal stakeholders, external partners and specialist agencies to maximise impact The Candidate We are seeking an experienced marketing professional who can combine strategic thinking with strong organisational and people leadership skills. You may come from the public, private or third sector and will bring experience of leading successful marketing activity within a customer-focused environment. You will demonstrate: Experience of leading and developing teams Strong marketing experience, including campaign planning and delivery Knowledge of digital marketing, website management and social media platforms Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities Commercial awareness and an understanding of how marketing can support organisational growth and sustainability Excellent written and verbal communication skills A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach Experience within leisure, culture, tourism, hospitality or visitor-focused organisations would be advantageous but is not essential. Why Join ANGUSalive? This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an organisation that sits at the heart of communities across Angus. You ll join a supportive and collaborative team environment with flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time and consideration of alternative working patterns. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a visible presence with colleagues and services across Angus, particularly in the early stages of appointment, with flexibility in how working arrangements are structured. The role offers the opportunity to influence organisational success, lead a talented team and shape the future direction of marketing across a unique and diverse organisation. For a confidential discussion, please contact Catriona Mackie or Lauryn Pringle at Aspen People at Aspen People. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter as one document. Closing date: Monday 6th of July
Marketing & Communications Lead Forfar / Hybrid Working £39,634 - £43,018 ANGUSalive is a vibrant and ambitious charitable trust delivering culture, sport, leisure and community services across Angus. Through a diverse portfolio of venues, programmes and services, we connect people with opportunities to be active, creative, inspired and engaged within their communities. We are now seeking a Marketing & Communications Lead to shape and deliver marketing activity across the organisation, helping to grow audiences, strengthen engagement and support commercial success. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation at a time of continued development, leading a talented team and influencing how ANGUSalive promotes its services, connects with customers and tells its story. The Role Reporting to the Business Management & Development Team Leader, the Marketing & Communications Lead will be responsible for developing and delivering marketing and communications strategies that support organisational priorities, increase participation and enhance brand awareness across ANGUSalive's wide-ranging services. Leading a team of Marketing & Communications Coordinators and a Graphic & Digital Designer, you will ensure marketing activity is customer-focused, innovative and impactful. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will coordinate campaigns, oversee digital channels and support the promotion of services that make a real difference to communities across Angus. This is a broad and varied leadership role, combining strategic planning with hands-on delivery and team development. Key responsibilities include: Developing and delivering organisation-wide marketing and communications strategies and annual plans Leading multi-channel marketing campaigns across a diverse range of services and audiences Driving audience engagement through digital platforms, website development and social media activity Supporting income generation through effective marketing activity, sponsorship opportunities and commercial awareness Managing media relations and ensuring effective internal and external communications Leading, motivating and developing a collaborative marketing team Using customer insight, performance data and market trends to inform future activity and continuous improvement Working closely with internal stakeholders, external partners and specialist agencies to maximise impact The Candidate We are seeking an experienced marketing professional who can combine strategic thinking with strong organisational and people leadership skills. You may come from the public, private or third sector and will bring experience of leading successful marketing activity within a customer-focused environment. You will demonstrate: Experience of leading and developing teams Strong marketing experience, including campaign planning and delivery Knowledge of digital marketing, website management and social media platforms Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities Commercial awareness and an understanding of how marketing can support organisational growth and sustainability Excellent written and verbal communication skills A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach Experience within leisure, culture, tourism, hospitality or visitor-focused organisations would be advantageous but is not essential. Why Join ANGUSalive? This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an organisation that sits at the heart of communities across Angus. You ll join a supportive and collaborative team environment with flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time and consideration of alternative working patterns. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain a visible presence with colleagues and services across Angus, particularly in the early stages of appointment, with flexibility in how working arrangements are structured. The role offers the opportunity to influence organisational success, lead a talented team and shape the future direction of marketing across a unique and diverse organisation. For a confidential discussion, please contact Catriona Mackie or Lauryn Pringle at Aspen People at Aspen People. To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter as one document. Closing date: Monday 6th of July
Aspen People
City, Glasgow
Director of People and Strategy Scottish Canals Hybrid - Glasgow or Falkirk £94,648 - £103, hours per week Permanent About Scottish Canals Scottish Canals is the custodian of Scotland's 5 canal networks (141 miles of scheduled national monuments) and surrounding estates, investing in waterways to generate lasting benefit for people and communities. We are much more than a transport network; the organisation contributes at every level to Scottish government's national performance framework, through celebrating industrial heritage, tourism, active travel by providing quality green and blue spaces, and integral to contributing to Scotland's resilience in tackling climate change. Operating across a broad range of activities - from boating and active travel networks to community economic regeneration and environmental enhancement - Scottish Canals works collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to support a wealthier, fairer, greener, and more resilient Scotland. Its values - We Care, We Create, We Collaborate and our people underpin everything we do. The Role The Director of People and Strategy will provide leadership across multiple functions, including People (HR), Health & Safety, Sustainability, Heritage, Communications, and Project Management (PMO). Key responsibilities include: Leading corporate strategy, business planning, stakeholder engagement and organisational performance monitoring. Driving transformational change and embedding cultural and behavioural improvements. Acting as senior point of contact for Trade Unions, leading negotiations and influencing change. Ensuring statutory compliance and robust governance across all business areas. Enhancing internal and external communications to engage staff, volunteers, stakeholders, and communities. This role is high-profile, requiring a strategic thinker with the ability to influence across a complex, public-facing organisation. The Candidate The successful candidate will have: Significant strategic leadership experience in large or complex organisations, ideally within the public sector, but serious consideration of transferable skills gained in comparable complex environments will be given. A proven track record of delivering organisational change and transformation, including cultural change and process improvement. Senior level leadership in one or more disciplines of Strategy Development, Health & Safety, Sustainability, Heritage, and Communications. Strong stakeholder management skills and experience operating in political or multi partner environments. Financial and resource management experience, including budget oversight and performance frameworks. Outstanding communication, negotiation, and engagement skills, able to influence and inspire diverse teams. A values driven, collaborative, and outcome focused leadership style. Terms & Benefits Permanent appointment, £94,648 - £103,424 (Pay Band J, pay award pending April 2026). 35 hour working week with flexible working options. 32 days annual leave plus 6 public holidays. Enhanced sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers, health cash plan, life assurance (4x salary), and contributory pension with up to 10% employer contribution. The Opportunity This is a unique opportunity to influence the strategy, culture, and people agenda of Scottish Canals while safeguarding Scotland's canal heritage for future generations. The role offers a chance to work at the intersection of strategy, people, and public service, delivering tangible impact for staff, communities, and visitors. Scottish Canals is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Contact For a confidential discussion, please contact Lauryn Pringle at Aspen People on . More information can be found on our dedicated recruitment microsite at: To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter (as one document) below. Closing date Monday 26th January 2026
Director of People and Strategy Scottish Canals Hybrid - Glasgow or Falkirk £94,648 - £103, hours per week Permanent About Scottish Canals Scottish Canals is the custodian of Scotland's 5 canal networks (141 miles of scheduled national monuments) and surrounding estates, investing in waterways to generate lasting benefit for people and communities. We are much more than a transport network; the organisation contributes at every level to Scottish government's national performance framework, through celebrating industrial heritage, tourism, active travel by providing quality green and blue spaces, and integral to contributing to Scotland's resilience in tackling climate change. Operating across a broad range of activities - from boating and active travel networks to community economic regeneration and environmental enhancement - Scottish Canals works collaboratively with partners and stakeholders to support a wealthier, fairer, greener, and more resilient Scotland. Its values - We Care, We Create, We Collaborate and our people underpin everything we do. The Role The Director of People and Strategy will provide leadership across multiple functions, including People (HR), Health & Safety, Sustainability, Heritage, Communications, and Project Management (PMO). Key responsibilities include: Leading corporate strategy, business planning, stakeholder engagement and organisational performance monitoring. Driving transformational change and embedding cultural and behavioural improvements. Acting as senior point of contact for Trade Unions, leading negotiations and influencing change. Ensuring statutory compliance and robust governance across all business areas. Enhancing internal and external communications to engage staff, volunteers, stakeholders, and communities. This role is high-profile, requiring a strategic thinker with the ability to influence across a complex, public-facing organisation. The Candidate The successful candidate will have: Significant strategic leadership experience in large or complex organisations, ideally within the public sector, but serious consideration of transferable skills gained in comparable complex environments will be given. A proven track record of delivering organisational change and transformation, including cultural change and process improvement. Senior level leadership in one or more disciplines of Strategy Development, Health & Safety, Sustainability, Heritage, and Communications. Strong stakeholder management skills and experience operating in political or multi partner environments. Financial and resource management experience, including budget oversight and performance frameworks. Outstanding communication, negotiation, and engagement skills, able to influence and inspire diverse teams. A values driven, collaborative, and outcome focused leadership style. Terms & Benefits Permanent appointment, £94,648 - £103,424 (Pay Band J, pay award pending April 2026). 35 hour working week with flexible working options. 32 days annual leave plus 6 public holidays. Enhanced sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers, health cash plan, life assurance (4x salary), and contributory pension with up to 10% employer contribution. The Opportunity This is a unique opportunity to influence the strategy, culture, and people agenda of Scottish Canals while safeguarding Scotland's canal heritage for future generations. The role offers a chance to work at the intersection of strategy, people, and public service, delivering tangible impact for staff, communities, and visitors. Scottish Canals is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Contact For a confidential discussion, please contact Lauryn Pringle at Aspen People on . More information can be found on our dedicated recruitment microsite at: To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter (as one document) below. Closing date Monday 26th January 2026
