Storytelling and Content Creator

Storytelling and Content Creator (F/T, Permanent)

At Thistle Foundation we believe in a world of inclusion, free of isolation and loneliness, where a health crisis doesn’t mean a life crisis. Our organisation supports people with disabilities and long-term health conditions to lead good lives and achieve what matters most to them.

This role sits within the Development Team which is made up of fundraising and communications colleagues delivering: fundraising, brand, marketing, digital communications, design, PR and internal communications activity.

We are looking for a storyteller with a passion for developing high-quality, creative content and stewardship plans that can help us tell the story of who we are and what we do, supporting our organisation to increase fundraised income, engagement and reach across Scotland.

Who we’re looking for

You will have experience of delivering impactful content - some experience of working in a social media would be advantageous but this is not essential. We need someone who is a creative team player, with excellent communication skills and who is passionate about storytelling and can lead on stewardship.

This is a newly created role providing the opportunity for the right person to take it and make it their own. We need someone who is confident in developing and nurturing ongoing relationships with a range of stakeholders including colleagues, donors and fundraisers, people we support and their families. As such, it is expected that the majority of your time will be spent in our Centre of Wellbeing or out and about in the Thistle Community developing story-led content.

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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;
• A competitive salary of £27,638;
• Hybrid working between home, within the community 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.

How to apply

Please complete an application form following the link and upload a copy of your CV, along with a cover letter introducing us to who you are, why you want to work for Thistle and the skills and and experience you have, that would make you a great fit for this role. Please note that a cover letter is an essential part of the criteria to be considered for this role. If you have any questions about this, or more generally about the role, you can contact: Lou.Farmer@thistle.org.uk, Head of Communications at Thistle.

Closing date midnight on Sunday 19th May 2024. Interviews held week commencing 27th May 2024.