Digital Communications Officer (maternity Cover)

Creative Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cultural organization in Edinburgh is seeking a Digital Communications Officer to handle audience-focused communication across newsletters, social media, and websites. The role involves creating and managing digital content, monitoring channels, and ensuring effective communication of key developments. Ideal candidates have experience in digital communication, project management, and social media platforms. This is a full-time, fixed-term position with opportunities for flexible working.

Qualifications

• Experience in a digital communications environment is essential.
• Knowledge of design/video software is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver audience-focused communications across multiple channels.
• Manage digital content and design for various platforms.
• Respond to channel comments and messages promptly.

Skills

Digital communication experience

Web content management systems

Design/video software

Social media platforms

Written and verbal communication

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Digital Communications Officer (Maternity Cover)

Creative Scotland

Deadline: 01 December 2025 at 12:00

Join the Creative Scotland Digital Communications team, and deliver audience focused communications across our newsletters, social media channels and websites.

Full time (35 hours pw)

Fixed Term (6 months)

Grade: C

Salary: £34,330

Location: The contractual base for this post is Edinburgh, however, opportunities for flexible and smarter working are offered, including homeworking.

💡 About the role

We are looking for an experienced Digital Communications Officer to support the promotion of the work of Creative Scotland and those we fund.

You will be joining an energetic and dedicated team, who are passionate about delivering engaging content across our websites, social media channels, and newsletters, that is effective and audience focused.

You will manage channels and create digital content for Creative Scotland, raising the profile of its work, and advocating for the value and impact of the culture sector in Scotland, including video production and extensive social media curation. You will also actively monitor our channels for comments/DMs, providing timely and informative responses.

You will be fundamental in supporting wider communications work – ensuring all key news, developments and announcements are communicated effectively online, and all content is accurate, up to date and compliant.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in a digital communications environment, experience of web content management systems, relevant design/video software and social media platforms, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.

Project management skills and an ability to prioritise workloads in a busy environment are essential, as are strong interpersonal skills and team working, the ability to develop and establish collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders and a commitment to our core values.

An understanding of the culture sector would be advantageous.

✨ You can find the full job description, and information on how to apply, via the link below

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📆 Key dates

• Closing date for receipt of completed application forms: noon on 1 December 2025
• Interviews will be held in Edinburgh on: 11 December 2025
• Expected start date: 16 February 2026

If selected for interview you will be expected to be available on this date.

If you require an application form in another format, please email [e-mail].

It is essential that all applicants have eligibility to work in the UK.

Creative Scotland is an equal opportunities employer.

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