Head of Marketing and Communications (Full Time) (Permanent) - REN13017
| Posting date: | 29 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £104,879.00 to £113,947.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 September 2025 |
| Location: | Paisley, PA1 1UJ |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Renfrewshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | REN13017 |
Summary
Advert
Are you a visionary leader ready to shape the voice and reputation of one of Scotland’s most ambitious councils?
Renfrewshire Council is seeking a dynamic Head of Marketing & Communications to lead our strategic communications, destination marketing, and major events. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and sitting on the Corporate Management Team, this is a high-profile role with real influence across the organisation and beyond.
What You’ll Do:
- Champion Renfrewshire’s identity as a top place to live, visit, and invest.
- Lead corporate communications, media relations, stakeholder engagement, and employee communications.
- Act as the Council’s lead spokesperson, shaping public affairs and crisis communications.
- Drive innovative marketing strategies and sector-leading engagement practices.
- Inspire and lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-performing, customer-focused services.
What You’ll Bring:
- A proven track record in senior leadership within complex, high-profile organisations.
- Expertise in strategic communications, destination branding, and stakeholder engagement.
- Political acumen and experience working in sensitive, public-facing environments.
- Strong leadership, influencing, and project management skills.
- A commitment to equality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Why Renfrewshire?
We’re proud of our bold ambitions, collaborative culture, and commitment to making a real difference for our communities. This is your chance to lead from the front, shape the future, and leave a lasting legacy.
If successful, you will be required to undertake a Disclosure Scotland check, the level of check will be determined by the duties of the post. If you would like further information in relation to the Disclosure Scotland checks, please visit www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Alan Russell, Chief Executive – alan.russell@renfrewshire.gov.uk 0141 487 0237.
This post is politically restricted in terms of the Local Government and Housing Act 1989.
Please note the following dates have been identified for the recruitment process, and if shortlisted you will be asked to make yourself available on:
- Advert Closes: Sunday 14 September 2025
- Assessment Centre: Wednesday 1 October/ Thursday 2 October 2025
- Interview Date: Wednesday 22 October 2025
Additional Information Links
Council Plan - Renfrewshire Council Plan 2022-2027 - Renfrewshire Website
Community Plan - Our Renfrewshire Community Plan 2017 to 2027 - Renfrewshire Website
Marketing and communications strategy - Marketing and Communications Strategy - Renfrewshire Website
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