Digital & Marketing Officer

Scottish Land & Estates; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A rural development organization based in Musselburgh is seeking a Digital and Marketing Officer to manage communications across digital platforms, including social media and podcasts. This role requires strong writing skills and experience in engaging with stakeholders. The position offers a salary range of £26,000 – £29,000 pro rata per annum, along with a supportive team environment, professional development opportunities, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and CPD allowance

Time off in lieu

Contributory pension

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience with managing social media and website content.
• Strong writing and editing skills for varied formats.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and members effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage, create and edit written and visual content for digital channels.
• Produce the ScotLand Matters Podcast monthly.
• Support communications activities and engage with external stakeholders.

Skills

Digital communication

Social media management

Content creation

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Role Description

Scottish Land & Estates is recruiting a Digital and Marketing Officer to join our Communications Team.

Digital channels are crucial to Scottish Land & Estates reaching a broader audience with its messages, engaging in debates of interest and understanding the environment in which it operates.

The Communications team supports activity across the organisation, liaising with colleagues and external stakeholders, supporting each other with continuous learning and development, and employing best practice to build a positive profile of the organisation.

The post holder will be responsible for managing, creating and editing written and visual communications across social media, our website, and digital member communications, and producing our ScotLand Matters Podcast each month to promote the organisation and its members.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their career with potential for progression and development in this role, within a supportive and energetic team.

For more details and to read the full job description head to our website: Vacancies | Scottish Land & Estates

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter detailing your suitability for this role to Ania Rytel‑Dunn ([e-mail]) by 5pm on Monday 19 January. The interviews will be held in our Musselburgh Office w/c 2 February 2026. If you would like an informal chat about the role please get in touch with Ania who will help schedule this in. Please note that the SLE office will be closed from 23rd December and will re-open on the 5th of January.

Title: Digital and Marketing Officer

Line Manager: Membership Communications Manager

Based at: Scottish Land & Estates, Eskmills, Musselburgh

Salary Scale: £26,000 – £29,000 pro rata per annum, dependant on experience.

Hours: 34.5 hours per week, with some flexibility required during busy periods in spring/summer

Holidays: 32 days per year including 6 bank holidays pro rata

Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Training and CPD allowance, time off in lieu allowance, contributory pension, free parking at office, supportive and friendly working environment.

Company Description

Scottish Land & Estates operates to represent its members and highlight the significant contributions they make to rural Scotland. The organization promotes the array of benefits provided by land-based businesses, including tourist attractions, leisure facilities, and landscapes for public enjoyment. Members are leaders in creating opportunities in housing, employment, tourism, enterprise, and farming. By supporting landowners and rural businesses, Scottish Land & Estates plays a key role in sustaining thriving rural communities.