Communications and Campaigns Officer (Maternity Cover)

Scvo; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Carers Trust Scotland is seeking a Communications and Campaigns Officer (Maternity Cover) to raise awareness of unpaid carers across Scotland. The postholder will develop and deliver engaging communications and campaigns that generate support, strengthen Carers Trust Scotland's profile, and showcase the impact of our network of local carer organisations.

Working with colleagues across Carers Trust, including the UK Communications and Marketing Team, they will help ensure carers' voices are heard

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging communications and campaigns that raise awareness of unpaid carers across Scotland.
• Collaborate with Carers Trust Scotland and the UK Communications and Marketing Team to ensure carers' voices are at the heart of our messaging.
• Support planning and delivery of campaigns and parliamentary activities.
• Coordinate online/digital communications for Carers Trust Scotland.

Job description

## Communications and Campaigns Officer (Maternity Cover)* Carers Trust Scotland* Full time* £30,000 – £34,000* Hybrid: Hybrid, anchored to Glasgow Carers Trust office 1 day a week.* Closing 11th November 2026* Advertised from 20th October 2026* 35 hours per week, 12 months fixed-term contract.#### RoleThe Communications and Campaigns Officer will play a central role in raising awareness of unpaid carers and CarersTrust's work across Scotland. The postholder will develop and deliver engaging communications and campaignsthat generate support for unpaid carers, strengthen the profile of Carers Trust Scotland, and showcase theimpact of our network of local carer organisations. Working closely with colleagues across Carers Trust,including the UK Communications and Marketing Team, they will help ensure unpaid carer voice is at the heart ofour communications, amplifying lived experiences and supporting campaigns that influence change.This role is central to advancing our mission by increasing understanding of the challenges and contributions ofunpaid carers and helping to build support for lasting change. Through effective storytelling, digital content,media activity and stakeholder engagement, the postholder will help ensure carers' voices are heard bydecision makers, partners and the wider public. As maternity cover, the role is essential in maintainingcontinuity and momentum across our communications and campaigning activity during a key period for theorganisation, ensuring we continue to raise awareness, influence policy and demonstrate the impact of our workacross Scotland.**As the postholder you will:*** Collaborate with colleagues across Carers Trust - including working closely with our UK Communications and Marketing Team - to deliver effective communications and campaigns in Scotland in line with Carers Trust’s strategic plans.* Support the planning and delivery of annual campaigns, including Young Carers Action Day and parliamentary activities.* Have a lead role in co-ordinating the day-to-day of Carers Trust Scotland’s online/digital communications.Please download the recruitment pack below to find out more.**Equal Opportunities**As an equal opportunities' employer, Carers Trust is committed to the equal treatment of all current andprospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexualorientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage andcivil partnership.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a widerange of backgrounds to apply and join Carers Trust. Find out more about Working forCarers Trust#### Application notesPlease upload your CV and supporting statement via the CarersTrust recruitment portal.For an informal conversation or any questions about the role please contact [e-mail]**Expected 1st interview date:**Week commencing Monday 23 November 2026