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Senior Communications Officer

We are looking for an experienced communication professional to join Inspiring Scotland’s
small, but effective and ambitious communication team.

Inspiring Scotland is active across a wide range of social justice issues and as Senior
Communications Officer you will have the opportunity to engage with, and support colleagues
right across the Inspiring Scotland team.

Alongside the Communications Manager and Communications Assistant, you will plan and
deliver activity to engage and influence a range of stakeholders including Scottish Charities,
The Scottish Government, Trusts and Foundations, and private individuals. As a team we use
our collective experience and creativity to position and promote the work of Inspiring Scotland.

• Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
• Salary: £29,500 – £32,500, depending on experience
• Location: Office-based with the expectation of some travel. The team currently operates a hybrid model of both home and office working in Edinburgh during the week.

How to apply

• Find out more about the role in the Senior Communications Officer job description
• Apply by filling out the Application form
• Deadline for applications is 21 April 5pm
• Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in w/c 5 May in the Inspiring Scotland Edinburgh office

If you need any support to apply or would like the application form in a different format, please get in touch with Natalia@inspiringscotland.org.uk. For more information about the role or an informal chat please contact Eilidh@inspiringscotland.org.uk.

Working at Inspiring Scotland

One of the main reasons for Inspiring Scotland’s success is our people, who have been attracted from roles across the private, public and third sectors by the opportunity to make a difference and work for an organisation that is forward thinking, and people focused.

We believe that providing job satisfaction and a work-life balance for our staff is the right thing to do and flexible working is an option for every employee. This has been recognised through winning numerous industry awards including the Institute of Directors Award for Family Friendly and Flexible Working Scotland and the UK’s most Family Friendly Third Sector Employer.

We offer a positive, supportive, and inclusive work environment with regular training and development opportunities. We are a disability-confident employer committed to building a diverse staff team and to continual improvement by progressing actions within our Fair Work First, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Trauma-informed action plans. We have an active well-being programme led by the staff team, a calendar of social events, and team-building days. We are a flexible employer and offer an excellent benefits package.

Find out more about Inspiring Scotland’s values and the way we create a positive and flexible working environment where the resources, talent and skills of all employees are maximised.