Communications Officer

GEORGE LESLIE; Barrhead; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering company seeks a Communications Officer to manage internal communications. The role focuses on creating engaging content for various platforms and requires 1-2 years of experience. Ideal candidates will have a strong storytelling ability and a PR/Marketing mindset.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in a communications or marketing role.
• Ability to follow a message calendar and meet deadlines.
• Strong writing skills to craft engaging narratives.

Responsibilities

• Create written content for social media, intranet, and website.
• Support other departmental duties as needed.
• Take ownership of internal communications.

Skills

Storytelling

Content Creation

PR/Marketing Mindset

Job description

Communications Officer

Details:

• Hours: Full-time (hybrid - 2 days in the office, Barrhead)
• Salary: £28-32k per year (depending on experience) + other benefits
• Closing Date: Friday 23 May 1700h

Find out more via: https://www.georgeleslie.co.uk/career/communications-officer/

About the Job:

The role involves taking ownership of internal communications for a Civil Engineering company with over 450 staff and an annual turnover exceeding £100m.

Approximately 80% of the work will involve creating written content for our socials, intranet, and website, along with supporting other departmental duties.

This position is not entry-level. We seek candidates with at least 1-2 years of experience, capable of following a message calendar and meeting deadlines.

The ideal candidate will have a knack for spotting stories and possess a PR/Marketing mindset, with the ability to craft engaging narratives that capture our audience's interest.

You do not need to be a filmmaker, SEO expert, or influencer. We are looking for a storyteller who can weave words effectively to communicate our messages.