Senior Digital Communications Officer
- Location:
- Thistle Foundation, EH16
- Salary:
- 27,000 - 29,849 per annum (FTE)
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- Hours:
- 30 hours per week
- Work From Home:
- Hybrid
Senior Digital Communications Officer (30 hours per week)
At Thistle we believe in a world of inclusion, free of isolation and loneliness, where a health crisis doesn’t mean a life crisis. Our charity supports people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.
It’s an exciting time to join us as we look to grow our digital presence. Working alongside the Head of Communications, you will have a key role in developing, managing and reporting on the digital communications strategy including: Thistle’s social media accounts, the website and digital and social advertising including Google ad grants. You will work closely with the Communications Team and colleagues across the organisation to raise the profile of who we are and what we do including fundraising, recruitment and reaching people who are looking for support. The role will be responsible for the line management of a part-time Digital Communications Officer.
Who we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone with 3+ years’ experience of working in a social media and/or a digital communications role. You’ll be a creative team player with experience of planning, developing and delivering engaging, creative digital content.
Read the full job description here.
What we offer
· The opportunity to work with a fun and friendly team focused on making a difference in the lives of people living in communities across Scotland;
· Learning and development opportunities;
· A competitive salary - £27,000 - £29,849 pro rata, DOE;
· Hybrid working between home and our offices in Craigmillar;
· Contributory pension scheme;
· Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme;
· 35 days of annual leave;
· Free Thistle Gym membership;
· Membership of the HSF Health Plan;
· A £500 welcome payment.
Job Ref: SDCO221
How to apply
Please send a CV and covering letter/short video about you and why you’re interested in the role to recruitment@thistle.org.uk.
Closing date Wednesday 13th July at 11:59pm. Interviews will take place week commencing 18th July 2022.