Advertised from 11 September 2025

Role

About the Role

We are excited to be recruiting a Communications and Marketing Manager for Cruse Scotland. This is a key role within our organisation which offers the opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact. Your work will be central to telling our story and growing our reach across Scotland

About You

This is a fantastic opportunity for a communications and marketing professional who’s ready to lead with creativity, passion and purpose

As our sole dedicated communications and marketing team member, you'll bring stories to life and craft impactful messaging across a variety of platforms – including social media, website and bulletins

You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation who are working in client services, volunteer management, fundraising and business development –ensuring our communications are aligned, engaging, and effective

You’ll be:

• A confident communicator and creative thinker

• Highly organised, with great IT skills and attention to detail

• Comfortable managing your own workload and juggling priorities

• Passionate about using digital platforms and media in fresh and innovative ways.

Above all, you'll be someone who’s excited by the opportunity to shape and lead the communications function in a values driven organisation

About Cruse Scotland

We are Scotland’s leading bereavement charity, providing bereavement support to anyone in Scotland who needs us. Bereavement is often one of the toughest experiences that people will face in their lifetime and for some it can be truly debilitating and completely overwhelming. The range of support we offer includes our helpline, instant web-based support, individual and group counselling support, children and young people’s services, training to workplaces and more. See our website crusescotland.org.uk for more information

The most remarkable thing about Cruse Scotland is the fact that our client services are delivered purely by a volunteer workforce - who are all trained to professional standards. It’s fair to say that their motivation and commitment is contagious, and as such, we value their contributions highly

Our volunteer workforce of 250 people are located in communities across Scotland, and are supported by a small but mighty staff team of 23, the majority of whom are employed part time. The staff team comprise a mix of roles and talents and share a similar passion for the work of Cruse Scotland. The staff team connects fortnightly to ensure a real sense of community and good relationships across the team

Feedback from our staff satisfaction survey included:

“I haven't been here long but I can confidently say Cruse Scotland is one of the best organisations I have worked for, both from work and flexibility and overall organisation support from all staff and management”

“I find Cruse Scotland to be a very inclusive organisation with a great ethos, responsive to staff and volunteers”

*Homebased with monthly meetings in Perth, Leith & Glasgow

or

Office based from one of our Cruse Scotland offices in either Aberdeen, Glasgow, Leith, or Perth with occasional travel across Scotland

Application notes

Next Steps:

We encourage you to view the attached job description and person specification for more detailed information

If you are feeling inspired and consider yourself a good match for the role, then we very much look forward to receiving your completed application

The closing date for applications is 12noon on Monday 29 September 2025. We will acknowledge all applications received

You will be notified by Friday 3 October 2025 if you are invited for interview. We will also advise if we are not progressing your application any further

Interviews will be held on Friday 24 October 2025 in Glasgow

Many thanks for your interest in the role and our organisation

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