Marketing and Communications BP – Projects (Fixed-Term) Organisation Glasgow Life Salary £43,735.63 - £50,712.16 Location G1 1LH Contract type Fixed Term (Full time) Closing date 17 August 2025 Job Description Location: Commonwealth House, 38 Albion Street, Glasgow, G1 1LHRef: GLA13993Glasgow Life is looking for a Marketing and Communications Business Partner (Projects) to join us on a 35 hour full time, fixed term contract for a period up to 31st December 2028. As Marketing and Communications Business Partner (Projects) you will be joining our in-demand Events team as part of a dedicated team supporting the delivery of Glasgow’s commitments to hosting the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and UEFA EURO 2028.More about our Events teamGlasgow Life is the strategic lead for events in the city. The team invests to attract, create and grow major cultural and sporting events. We deliver high-profile annual events, including the Merchant City Festival, Glasgow Mela, the World Pipe Band Championships and Glasgow's winter events. We also deliver one-off major events and programmes, most recently delivering the World Athletics Indoors Championships 2024, the inaugural 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships and European Capital of Sport 2023, with planning underway to host Glasgow 2026 and UEFA EURO 2028. Our team are the initial point of contact for events coming to the city. This includes working with local, national and international partners to maximise the economic, marketing and social benefits of events to the city. We aim to position and promote Glasgow as a world-leading event destination boosting the city’s tourism profile, while driving positive impacts and legacies for local communities.About Glasgow LifeGlasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. We do this by delivering innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow. Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city’s visitor economy. We stage world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow’s international reputation. Glasgow is the first city to be named European Capital of Sport twice sport and was also the first place in the UK to be named a UNESCO City of Music.The role:- Lead the development and delivery of Glasgow Life’s marketing and communications plans for Glasgow 2026 and UEFA EURO 2028.- Act as the main MarComms contact for both events, managing strategic, operational, and reputational communications.- Coordinate planning and resourcing with internal teams to ensure consistent, timely, and effective messaging across all channels.- Develop and manage messaging toolkits, media materials, and brand assets in alignment with partner frameworks.- Represent Glasgow Life at key strategic communications groups and working groups across both events.- Plan and deliver integrated marketing campaigns across digital and physical platforms to engage diverse audiences.- Manage proactive and reactive media engagement, supporting key milestones and mitigating potential issues.The Marketing & Communications Business Partner – Projects will lead the development and delivery of targeted internal and service-specific marketing and communications plans to support Glasgow Life’s commitments to the Glasgow 202 Commonwealth Games and UEFA EURO 2028. This role ensures key event messaging is effectively communicated while minimising disruption to business-as-usual (BAU) activity across the organisation. The role will also contribute to wider city communications working collaboratively across stakeholders, including Glasgow 2026 Ltd and Glasgow City Council. The role will continue through to support Glasgow Life’s successful delivery of the city’s hosting of UEFA EURO 2028.For Fixed Term Roles - If offer is made to internal employee (Glasgow Life or Council Family), at the end of the temporary period, eligible employees, if agreed will have a right to return to a role at their substantive grade within the council family.The candidateIf you’re interested in joining us as Marketing & Communications Business Partner – Projects you’ll need: You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section.We offer hybrid working for some roles, with teams working between the office and home. Your line manager will agree these days with you, if suitable. This balance enables you to continue much-needed collaborative working.Our Albion Street office has great links to public transport as well as parking nearby.We believe in the transformational power of the programmes and events we provide for the people and visitors of Glasgow. If you would like to be a part of what we do, we’d love to hear from you.Important Dates: Closing date Sunday 17 August 2025 and interviews are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 25 August 2025. Benefits at Glasgow Life• 30 days holiday allowance plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). After 5 years completed service, the entitlement will increase to 35 days from the next annual leave year• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme• Discounted Glasgow Club membership and money off in our museum shops and online store• Option to buy extra annual leave• Cycle-to-work scheme• And much more! Diversity matters at Glasgow LifeWe're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employerTo apply for this vacancy online please visit Marketing and Communications BP - Projects - (Fixed-Term) - GLA13993 | Glasgow Life | myjobscotlandClosing date is 11.59pm on Sunday 17TH August 2025Information is available in alternative formats, on request. How to apply https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/glasgow/glasgow-life/jobs/marketing-and-communications-bp-projects-fixed-term-434477 Share X LinkedIn Email