Communications & Marketing Officer in Glasgow

We are seeking talented individuals that are excellent in their field of expertise and are posed with all potential and skills necessary to help us meet future business challenges.

About Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) is the largest of Scotland’s seven Regional Transport Partnerships, serving a population of more than 2.2 million people across 12 local authority areas in the West of Scotland. SPT’s role is to bring together local authorities and key regional and national partners to plan and deliver an integrated, sustainable transport system that supports inclusive economic growth, tackles inequality, and improves quality of life.

At the heart of this is a clear ambition: to deliver a world-class, low‑carbon transport system that meets the needs of people and communities now and in the future. SPT sits at the centre of regional transport planning, combining strategic insight, robust analysis, and practical delivery. The organisation plans and supports transport across all modes, working closely with councils, Transport Scotland, the Scottish Government, operators, and communities to shape how transport services evolve over time.

Alongside its strategic planning role, SPT delivers and supports a wide range of transport activity across the region. This includes investment in bus services, infrastructure and subway, management of major transport programmes, and the delivery of passenger‑focused improvements that help keep communities connected.

SPT is now entering a period of significant transformation. Major programmes such as Bus Reform and Clyde Metro represent some of the most ambitious transport initiatives ever undertaken in the West of Scotland. Together, they will reshape how public transport is planned, governed, and delivered, placing passengers, communities and long‑term sustainability at the heart of decision‑making.

This is an organisation with a strong public service ethos, a collaborative culture and a growing national profile. For professionals who want to work at scale, influence long‑term outcomes and help deliver meaningful change, SPT offers a uniquely compelling environment.

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Corporate Communications Team as the Communications and Marketing Officer. In this role, you will develop, deliver and evaluate communications and marketing activity that ensures we reach the right audiences and influence travel behaviour. Working closely with the Head of Corporate Communications and the Brand & Marketing Manager, you will help deliver the key objectives of the Corporate Communications team while providing communications and marketing support and advice to colleagues across SPT.

You will play a key role in promoting SPT both internally and externally, engaging with staff, public, the media, partners and stakeholders. From delivering campaigns and managing social media channels to raising the profile of our services and initiatives, you will help strengthen our brand, engage our audience and protect SPT’s reputation as the organisation continues to develop and deliver a wide range of projects across the region from Subway Modernisation to Clyde Metro, Bus Reform to the delivery of Buchanan Bus Station Masterplan.

About You

You will have a strong understanding of digital marketing and communications, with up‑to‑date knowledge of social media trends, experience creating engaging content across a range of channels, and familiarity with web production and content management systems. The successful candidate will have experience delivering internal communications that inform and engage colleagues, alongside external campaigns that raise the profile of services with clear and impactful messaging.

You will be highly motivated, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills. You will be confident managing multiple projects and competing deadlines, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast‑paced environment. You will have a creative mindset, with the ability to create fresh ideas and concepts to deliver engaging communications, delivering high‑quality work while under pressure.

The nature of this role may require you to work flexibly, including across locations and outwith normal office hours on occasion to support the operational requirements, including responding to incidents and operational pressures as they arise. You will be based at 131 St Vincent Street, Glasgow but will be required to work across other SPT sites.

Please note, this position falls into the low risk category under the Alcohol and Drugs policy and therefore is subject to random and for‑cause testing procedures.

What we can offer:

• 33 Days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement then 41 days after 5 years’ service (pro rata to shift pattern)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme - SPT contribute a percentage of your annualised pay in line with the requirements of the Strathclyde Pension Fund
• Group Life Assurance Cover
• SPT actively encourages learning and development and are committed to ongoing learning and development to support career progression
• Employee Travel Pass Scheme - a Subway Smartcard to travel on the Glasgow Subway for free plus an additional card for a member of your household
• Salary Sacrifice Bus or Rail Season Ticket Scheme - subsidised at a maximum of £667 towards the cost
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Long Service Awards, Credit Union

Closing date for applications will be 19 August 2026. SPT is an Equal Opportunities company welcoming applications from a diverse background. If you have got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. SPT encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

SPT operates blind recruitment, which is the process of removing any and all identification details from candidate application forms. This includes identifiable personal details such as a candidate’s name, gender, ethnicity and age. This information is not visible to our Hiring Managers. This practice is used to ensure fairness, attract diverse candidates and to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. By implementing this approach, SPT aims to create a level playing field to assess applicants solely based on their skills, qualifications and experience.