Brand and Content Executive

Posted:: May 1, 2025
Closing Date For Applications:: May 16, 2025

Location: Skibo Castle, Dornoch, Scotland

Position: Full time

Salary: Circa £30k depending on experience + gratuities (see below for details)

About Skibo

The Carnegie Club at Skibo Castle is a world-renowned private members club situated in the Scottish Highlands. One of the most exclusive destinations worldwide, Skibo offers members and their guests a taste of true Highland hospitality with stunning surroundings and luxury facilities. Whether your passion lies in food preparation, fine wines, guest service or country sports, as a team member of one of The Carnegie Club's 20+ departments you will be part of a fantastic group of people who share the same passion for delivering the very best.

About the Team

The Brand team integrates brand development, content creation, communications, and partnerships to deliver a unified and strategic market presence. Through this cohesive approach, the team builds trust and loyalty while safeguarding the exclusivity and prestige of the Club.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Brand and Content Executive to support the wider Brand team at Skibo with all marketing support activities. The role involves a wide variety of projects including copywriting for emails, blog posts, and internal comms, as well as digital asset creation, social media support, and marketing administration tasks. This role will see you collaborating with numerous departments across the Club, and as such you will enjoy a hands-on approach to projects, get to know our people, and learn about the many different facets that define The Carnegie Club.

About this Role

As Brand and Content Executive you will:

Write copy across a variety of touchpoints, including regular member emails, blog posts, the Skibo Daily News, event programmes, posters, and social media content.
Assist with updating both the members' website and the public website with new content, blog posts, copy changes, etc.
Update digital and printed Club brochures and collateral.
Assist with social media content creation and support with managing social channels.
Write copy for and create posters, programmes, and in-house collateral as required using Canva and the Adobe suite as the primary design tools.
Support with managing the Club image library and photography.
Assist with the department's projects as appropriate
Support departments across the Club in creating magical moments for members and guests, from bespoke cocktail menus for a private dinner to special invitations for birthday gatherings.

Who We Are Looking For

With a high standard of written English and proof-reading skills, you are able to communicate effectively and effortlessly with colleagues, members, and guests.
You have a way with words and can craft blog posts, social captions, content, and calls to action with ease.
You have an eye for design and can spot what looks right and what doesn't.
You're a strong communicator who is able to engage with members, guests, colleagues, and brand partners in a professional and friendly manner to find and disseminate the information needed to support Club operations.
You're confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
You're confident using Canva. Proficiency with Lightroom/Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Google Analytics, and MODX are beneficial but not essential – a willingness to learn is more important!
You're a motivated and adaptable team player who enjoys working with others and takes pride in contributing to the achievements of departments across the business.
You can work at pace and troubleshoot and problem-solve with ease.

Gratuities

Gratuities (tips) that are passed directly to staff are paid to all employees on a pro-rata basis regardless of their role.

"The work of Skibo's Brand department is unique due to its wide range, vibrancy, and fast-paced nature. You'll find yourself working on various marketing initiatives, from creating outdoor activity packs for our youngest guests to designing bespoke cocktail menus, coordinating photoshoots, and brainstorming new content ideas for social. There's never a dull moment!"

Kirsty Saville, Head of Creative

What We Offer You

Share of gratuities
33 days annual leave pro-rata
Meals on shift are provided free of charge
Access to staff benefit scheme
Local staff transport service - details can be found here
Complimentary use of staff gym
Discounted estate activities including quad biking and horse riding
Discount in the Club shop
'Refer a friend' bonus scheme
Staff events
Discount on eyecare
Long Service Awards

Our Values

Seamlessly Connected We are joined up in how we operate and look after our colleagues, members, and guests.
Go Beyond We have a drive and energy to do things better.
Make Their Day We anticipate the needs of our colleagues and members to bring joy.
Our People Uncommonly committed people with a passion to deliver and delight.
Our Estate Appreciating our incredible environment in which to perform - both at Skibo and the wider Highlands.
Personalised Magical Moments Creating personalised moments tailored for each colleague, member, and guest.

How to Apply

Please send us your CV and a covering letter which includes the below:

Provide an example of a time when you successfully managed multiple deadlines. What were you working on and what strategies did you use to complete the projects on time?
Please attach an example of copy, a graphic, or other form of asset that you've created.

To apply, please email recruitment@carnegieclub.co.uk with the above. We look forward to hearing from you!

Closing Date For Applications: May 16, 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as inclusive and welcoming as we can for everyone, no matter who you are or where you’re from. If there is anything at all we can do to help you feel comfortable and show off your best side during the process, please do let us know.

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