Senior Communications Officer

Applications close on Mon 28 Sep 2026 at 23:59

The Traverse Theatre is looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Communications Officer to be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of communications activity and to support the Communications team.

Typical duties include:

• Day-to-day implementation of press & marketing campaigns
• Research, write and issue press & digital content
• Act as primary contact for press enquiries
• Planning, producing and publishing social media content
• Lead on press and social media monitoring
• Work with the wider team to improve and maintain customer service, signage and audience experience
• Work closely with the Campaigns & Communications Manager to translate campaign plans into high-quality content
• Work collaboratively with freelancers and external specialists to agree approaches and deliver high-quality outputs.
• Act as liaison for Traverse Theatre Company Co-Producers and Partner Companies on marketing activities.

This is a permanent, full-time post. Normal hours of work will be 40 per week, which may include evenings and weekends. Additional hours will be required over the busy Festival period. Rate of pay will be £30,000 – £32,000 per annum dependent on experience. Annual leave entitlement is 32 days per annum, including public holidays. A contributory pension scheme is available, with matched contributions at 4%.

Please note all applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and, if applicable, must hold any necessary work permit and/or visa.

The Traverse Theatre is a Real Living Wage employer and aims to be an equal opportunity employer.

Employment type: Full-time

Applications close: Mon 28 Sep 2026 at 23:59

Interviews: Mon 5 Oct 2026

Company: Traverse Theatre (Scotland) Ltd