Digital Communications Officer (temp)

Morgan Hunt; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

VOCAL is seeking a Digital and Communications Officer (Temporary) in Edinburgh. The role focuses on producing engaging content across digital and print channels to support unpaid carers across Edinburgh and Midlothian.

You will write and schedule content, manage email communications, and design assets while collaborating with partners to ensure accessible, up-to-date information. This is a hands-on, creative position with data-driven reporting responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' experience in communications, marketing or digital roles.
• Strong copywriting and ability to tailor content for different audiences.
• Experience delivering social media, email marketing and website content.
• Proficiency with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
• Experience using a website content management system.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage a busy workload.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work with partners.
• Understanding of data protection in communications.

Responsibilities

• Create and schedule social media content and engage with online audiences.
• Write website news articles and keep content up to date.
• Produce email communications for carers and professionals.
• Design digital assets and support printed newsletters, information packs and promotional materials.
• Work with colleagues and external partners to develop accessible content.
• Monitor communications performance and contribute to reporting.
• Maintain contact lists and support data management.

Skills

Copywriting

Social media

Email marketing

Website content

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

CMS

Attention to detail

Collaborative

Data protection

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Photoshop

CMS

Job description

Digital and Communications Officer - Temporary

Location: Edinburgh
Contract: Until the end of March 2027
Hours: 30 hours per week
Pay: £24.31 per hour via umbrella
Working arrangements: Preferably three days per week in the office

Are you a creative communications professional who enjoys producing content that makes a difference?

Morgan Hunt is recruiting a temporary Digital and Communications Officer for VOCAL, a carer-led charity supporting unpaid carers across Edinburgh and Midlothian.

Communicating with over 10,000 carers each year, VOCAL helps people access information, services and support. This is an opportunity to use your digital and communications skills to help carers feel better informed and connected.

The role

Reporting to the Head of Digital and Communications, you'll deliver engaging content across digital and print channels. This is a varied, hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys writing, creating visual content and managing competing priorities.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating and scheduling social media content and engaging with online audiences.
• Writing website news articles and keeping content accurate and up to date.
• Producing email communications for carers and professionals.
• Designing digital assets and supporting printed newsletters, information packs and promotional materials.
• Working with colleagues and external partners to develop useful, accessible content.
• Monitoring communications performance and contributing to reporting.
• Maintaining contact lists and supporting good data management.

About you

You'll bring at least two years' experience in a communications, marketing or digital role, alongside:

• Strong copywriting skills and the ability to adapt content for different audiences.
• Experience delivering social media, email marketing and website content.
• Knowledge of Adobe InDesign and Photoshop.
• Experience using a website content management system.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to organise a busy workload.
• A collaborative approach and confidence working with colleagues and external partners.
• An understanding of data protection in communications.

Morgan Hunt is an equal opportunities employer, job suitability are assessed on merit in accordance with their skills, qualifications and abilities to perform the relevant duties required in a particular role.