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The Scottish Brass Band Association is looking to appoint a motivated and inventive Press & Publicity Officer.

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  The Scottish Brass Band Association is looking for a new Press & Publicity Officer

The Scottish Brass Band Association is looking to appoint a highly motivated person to become its Press & Publicity Officer.

They are looking for a person with an understanding of the brass band movement both locally and nationally, who is able to make innovative use of the printed and on-line press outlets, as well as social media to promote the work being undertaken by the Scottish Brass Band Association and its member bands.

Great opportunity

A spokesperson told 4BR: "This is a great opportunity to work with a hugely supportive board of volunteers on a part-time, flexible basis. We have built up good communication links with the press but wish to build on it further.

The passion and desire to promote Scottish banding in a positive and exciting way is essential."

The passion and desire to promote Scottish banding in a positive and exciting way is essentialSBBA

Find out more

If you would like an informal conversation about this post, then please email SBBA secretary Tom Allan: tom.allan42@gmail.com

A covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) outlining why you wish to undertake this role, and how you will meet the key duties and responsibilities of this post can be submitted to:
sbbasecretary@gmail.com:

Application deadline: 5.00pm on 30th April

Successful applicants will be contacted to arrange a suitable interview date.

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