Communications Officer

Responsibilities

• Create compelling content across a range of channels, including customer communications, internal communications, web content, video, PR, social media, presentations and publications
• Support the delivery of customer and corporate communications projects and campaigns, and stakeholder and media communications activity, across Scotland
• Build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders and support their communications needs
• Write, edit and publish content across a variety of channels, ensuring communications are accurate, engaging and accessible
• Brief and liaise with designers, digital specialists and external suppliers to help deliver effective communications across all channels

Requirements

• Experience in a communications, marketing, journalism, public relations or similar role, with an understanding of a range of communications channels and activities
• Experience creating engaging content for different audiences across channels including web, social media, internal communications, video and publications
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and engaging content
• Experience supporting communications projects and campaigns and managing multiple priorities to meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
• Proven experience analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions

Preferred

• Knowledge of website content management systems, design software and printing processes would be advantageous

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Staff Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues