The CashBack for Communities delivery team at Inspiring Scotland is looking for an enthusiastic Communications Executive to join the team to promote and share the impact of this unique Scottish Government funding programme. In this role you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of communications activities, primarily social media, website management and content creation.
The ideal candidate will be creative and bring experience of utilising a range of communications methods. They should also be interested in difference that the CashBack for Communities programme is seeking to achieve and be prepared to build interest and understanding of the policy areas it spans.
The role sits within the CashBack for Communities fund team but is supported and line managed by the Inspiring Scotland Communications Manager.
About CashBack for Communities
CashBack for Communities is a unique Scottish Government programme in its 15 year, sixth phase and is currently open for applications to apply to the seventh phase of the fund. It reinvests criminal assets recovered through the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) and invests in projects delivering positive futures for young people. The programme has strong links to the Scottish Government’s Vision for Justice in Scotland.
Inspiring Scotland is the Scottish Government’s delivery partner for the CashBack for Communities Programme ensuring partners deliver to the agreed strategic outcomes and the programme achieves its vision.
Read more about the programme.
How to apply
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.
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