Communications and Marketing Manager
Last updated: 10/09/2026
Key info
Post: Communications and Marketing Manager
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £44,434 – £48,878
Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh (Hybrid 2 days a week)
Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 30 September 2026
The postholder will be expected to operate in line with our values which are:
justice, equity, trust, collaboration and compassion.
Overview
All roles at OPFS contribute to our mission of working with and for single parent families, providing support that enables them to achieve their potential and help create lasting solutions to the poverty and barriers facing many single parents and their children. Our core values of justice, equity, trust, collaboration and compassion are at the heart of everything we do and underpin all aspects of our work.
About this role
We are looking for an experienced Communications and Marketing Manager to take on this exciting new role at OPFS. You will have the opportunity to lead this growing team as part of the Policy and Communications Department. We are looking for a creative and strategic thinker with a proven track record in developing and implementing communications, branding and marketing strategies. If you are passionate about supporting single parents to thrive and access the support they need through our services, we’d love to hear from you.
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Equal opportunities and family friendly employment
OPFS aims to be an equal opportunity and family friendly employer. OPFS has Investors in People Gold status.
Further information
If you need to make an application in an alternative format on the basis of a disability or long term health condition please email jobs@opfs.org.uk for guidance.
To ensure a fair and effective selection process, we require all applicants to follow the guidance below when submitting their application.
Your cover letter is a critical part of your application. It must:
- Directly demonstrate how you meet the essential experience listed in the job description.
- Provide clear, specific examples of how your experience, skills, behaviours, knowledge and values meet those criteria.
- Demonstrate your understanding of our sector, this role and its requirements, not just your general career history.
- Tailor your cover letter to this specific role – generic or perfunctory cover letters will not be accepted.