Digital Communications Officer (temp)

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Morgan Hunt UK Ltd is recruiting a temporary Digital and Communications Officer for VOCAL in Edinburgh. The role will deliver engaging content across digital and print channels, with a hands-on approach to writing, creating visuals and managing competing priorities.

You will report to the Head of Digital and Communications and support social media, website updates, email communications and design of digital assets. This is a part-time, fixed-term position based in Edinburgh.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in a communications, marketing or digital role.
• Need strong copywriting and ability to tailor 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 ability to manage a busy workload.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work with colleagues and external 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 and information packs.
• 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

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Data protection

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Photoshop

CMS

Job description

Digital and Communications Officer - Temporary

Location: Edinburgh

Contract: Until the end of March 2027

Hours: 30 hours per week

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.

• 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.