Project Officer - Digital Communications

Scottish Wildlife Trust; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An environmental organization in Cumbernauld seeks a passionate individual to deliver digital communications and manage GIS outputs for their Nurturing Natural Connections Project. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have a minimum of 2 years of experience in a communications role. This position offers a flexible work environment, a range of benefits including salary sacrifice schemes, and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Pension)

Flexible working arrangements

One Wellness Hour/week

Enhanced Pension after probation

Sick Pay Allowance

Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave

Training and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in a communications/GIS role.
• Skills in creating high-quality digital outputs and monitoring for reports.

Responsibilities

• Support the Natural Heritage Officer in digitising work areas.
• Oversee project communications, including events and digital assets.
• Create community science surveys and provide feedback to volunteers.
• Develop an interactive platform for community action.
• Assist with digital campaigns and contribute to reporting.

Skills

Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences

Ability to handle sensitive issues effectively

Organized with good time management

Creative and adaptable thinking

Education

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Salary: £25,750 - £27,295
Location: Cumbernauld
Full time (35 hours)
Fixed term contract until 28th June 2030
Closing date: 5pm, Friday 22nd August 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 11th September 2025

The Role

We are looking for a passionate and driven person to deliver digital communications and GIS mapping outputs supporting the Nurturing Natural Connections Project. Building on previous successes, this project aims to enhance Cumbernauld’s green spaces for people and wildlife, fostering community connections with nature.

The Candidate:

The successful candidate will have a relevant degree or equivalent experience, with at least 2 years in a communications/GIS role. Skills in creating high-quality digital outputs and monitoring these for report writing are essential. The candidate will support the Project Manager and assist with the final project report.

Main Objectives

The main objectives include:

1. Nurturing Nature: Support the Natural Heritage Officer in digitising work areas and volunteer recruitment.
2. Natural Benefits: Oversee project communications, including events, digital assets (website, social media, blogs), and content creation.
3. Nature Counts: Create community science surveys, download and share ecological data, and provide feedback to volunteers.
4. Nature Network: Develop an interactive platform for community action, liaise with land managers, support GIS cataloguing, and create virtual/augmented reality content.
5. Wider project work: Raise awareness, support digital campaigns, assist with events, contribute to reporting, and reflect on project highlights and challenges.

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues effectively.
• Sound judgment on data sharing.
• Understanding of urban wildlife conservation.
• Highly organized with good time management.
• Creative and adaptable thinking.

For more information, refer to the full job description. To apply, click the provided link, upload your CV, and support statement.

What We Offer:

• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Pension)
• Flexible working arrangements
• One Wellness Hour/week
• Enhanced Pension after probation
• Sick Pay Allowance
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Training and Development opportunities

For inquiries, email [e-mail]. The Scottish Wildlife Trust is an equal opportunities employer committed to inclusivity and biodiversity conservation.

About us

With over 60 years of experience, the Scottish Wildlife Trust advocates for resilient ecosystems across Scotland, managing over 100 reserves and engaging communities in conservation efforts.