Communications Officer

Scottish Autism; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading autism charity in Scotland seeks a Communications Officer to promote its mission and engage communities. You will work closely with a collaborative team to create content and campaigns that resonate with audiences. The role offers flexible working conditions and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Benefits

30 days holiday increasing with service

Non-contributory life assurance

Workplace pension up to 9% employer matched contribution

High Street retailer discounts

Regularly benchmarked rates and benefits

Qualifications

• Strong communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Confident with digital and traditional media platforms.
• Full UK Driving License desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes for promoting services internally and externally.
• Maintain and develop the website with new content.
• Lead on key internal communications channels.

Skills

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Experience of managing a project

Attention to detail

Experience in marketing or communications

Understanding of marketing impact

Familiarity with websites and social media

Creativity and storytelling

Job description

Location: Home working with regular travel across Scottish Autism locations, FK10 3SA

Salary: £28,744 - £30,837 per year pro-rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Part Time

Hours: 23 hours per week

Work From Home: Hybrid

Location: Flexible / Homeworking with requirement to attend Scottish Autism locations regularly.

Reference: SA 919

Are you a creative thinker with a passion for storytelling, and making a real impact?

Join Scottish Autism as a Communications Officer and play a vital role in promoting the voices, values and work of Scotland’s leading autism organisation. 

About us:

Scottish Autism is dedicated to enabling autistic people to lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. We believe in the power of relationships to transform the lives of the people we support. We help build a more caring, compassionate, and inclusive Scotland, relationship by relationship. Our people work in teams, supporting each other through the challenges and triumphs that happen every day. Our organisation is our people, and the qualities they bring to their roles.

About the role:

Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager, you’ll work closely with a collaborative and enthusiastic team to deliver compelling content and meaningful campaigns. You’ll help shape how we connect with our communities, raise awareness of our work, and support the wider organisation to share their stories.

What You’ll Do

• Develop a process for ensuring the great work done in our services can be promoted throughout our internal and external communications channels
• Maintain and develop our new website, ensuring it’s kept up to date and that we consistently put out new content for our audiences
• Lead on the delivery of key internal communications channels, helping to foster and develop a great culture

Support the Media and Policy Officer in increasing the impact of our media work and creating content and materials to support our policy campaigns.

Someone who’s organised, enthusiastic and a strong communicator - someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited by the idea of supporting a mission-driven team. You’ll be confident with digital and traditional media platforms.

You’ll bring:

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Experience of managing a project from beginning to end, and driving it forward
• Attention to detail and a proactive attitude
• Experience in a similar marketing and/or communications role
• Understanding of how marketing and communications can drive awareness and engagement
• Familiarity with websites, social media, and digital content (experience in design or video is desirable)
• A love for creativity, storytelling, and social impact

A full UK Driving License is desirable due to occasional travel for events or collaboration with support services.

Why Join Us?

At Scottish Autism, we’re passionate about creating inclusive communities and empowering autistic people to live fulfilling lives. You’ll be part of a welcoming, supportive environment where your ideas are valued, and your development is encouraged.

Scottish Autism offers:

• 30 days holiday (which increases with your length of service)
• Non-contributory life assurance scheme
• Workplace Pension – up to 9% employer matched contribution
• High Street Retailer Discounts including discounts on travel and gym membership
• Regularly benchmarked rates and benefits to ensure our rates are competitive.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Scotland check.

Closing Date: 31st August

Interview Date: WC 8th September

Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision, mission and values.