Communications Assistant

Fruitmarket


Job: Communications Assistant

Job: Communications Assistant

Organisation: Fruitmarket

Postcode: EH1 1DF

  • Job Title: Communications Assistant
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
    (pro-rata)
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Role: Marketing & Digital
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Mon, 07 Sep 2026

  • Location:

    Scotland
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Job Summary

Fruitmarket is looking for a Communications Assistant to help share our programmes in engaging, thoughtful and accessible ways across digital platforms.

Job Description

Fruitmarket are looking for a Communications Assistant to join the team.

This post is 2 days per week and paid at £28k pro rata.

Fruitmarket is looking for a Communications Assistant to help share our programmes in engaging, thoughtful and accessible ways across digital platforms. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, communicating creatively, and contributing to the life of a contemporary arts organisation.

You may come from a cultural, creative, or related sector, or bring transferable digital communications experience from elsewhere. What matters most is your creative storytelling, enthusiasm for communication, your ability to work with others, and your interest in Fruitmarket’s work and the wider arts ecosystem.

Working closely with colleagues you will support the planning and delivery of digital marketing and communications for Fruitmarket’s exhibitions, events, and public programmes. You’ll help ensure our work reaches a wide and diverse audience and is communicated clearly, creatively, and respectfully.

Fruitmarket works to be an inclusive venue and employer. Please visit our website https://www.fruitmarket.co.uk/recruitment/ to download the job description and equalities monitoring form.

Please complete the equalities monitoring information and submit a CV.

Your CV should be maximum 4 pages and include a statement (up to 500 words) outlining how you fulfil the job criteria and demonstrating that you have the required skills for the post. We will also accept a statement as a video or audio file.

The application should be emailed to [email protected] with Communications Assistant as the email subject heading.

Application deadline: Monday 07.09.26 at 9am. If you have not heard from us by 14.09.26 then your application has not been shortlisted.

Job Requirements

Proven ability to write engaging, high-quality copy for online and offline audiences
At least two years’ experience working in a marketing role, ideally within a cultural or arts organisation
Understanding of marketing and communications best practice, including GDPR
Experience supporting successful project planning and delivery
Experience working with graphic design and photo editing tools, particularly Adobe Creative Suite
Experience using content management systems, social media management tools, and email marketing platforms
Confidence with IT and an ability to learn new systems quickly
A good understanding of the digital landscape
Ability to collate, interpret, and present analytics and data clearly and accurately
Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing deadlines and use initiative
Motivated, responsive, and collaborative, with a strong commitment to team working
Enthusiastic about Fruitmarket’s work, with a genuine interest in the arts

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