Regional Communications Lead - Scotland

JR United Kingdom; Scotland; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in civil engineering seeks a Regional Communications Lead in Scotland to enhance brand awareness and member engagement. The role involves creating impactful communications and developing strategic partnerships, requiring a skilled communicator proficient in PR and digital engagement.

Benefits

Hybrid working environment

25 days annual leave

Up to 8% salary pension contribution

24-hour employee support line

Death in service benefit

Interest free season ticket loan

Cycle to work scheme

Gym membership savings

Qualifications

• Strong background in communications, marketing, and PR.
• Can write and edit content to a high standard.
• Experience with government and policy engagement.

Responsibilities

• Owning and delivering the regional communications and marketing plan.
• Creating content and pitching articles to media.
• Supporting membership services through campaigns.

Skills

Communications

Marketing

PR

Stakeholder Management

Content Creation

Digital Media Fluency

Creativity

Initiative

Policy Engagement

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent experience

Tools

CMS

Adobe InDesign

Email Marketing tools

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Regional Communications Lead - Scotland, scotland

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Client:

Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)

Location:

scotland, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Regional Communications Lead – Scotland

Salary - £38,000

The Organisation

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is a 97,000-strong global membership organisation with over two hundred years of history.

It is a centre of engineering excellence, qualifying engineers and helping them maintain lifelong competence, assuring society that the infrastructure they create is safe, dependable and well designed.

Its network of experts offers trusted, impartial advice to politicians and decision makers on how to build and adapt infrastructure to create a more sustainable world.

The Role:

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Scotland is seeking a Regional Communications Lead to drive brand awareness, member engagement, and policy influence across Scotland. You'll be at the heart of our mission—delivering high-impact communications, building meaningful partnerships, and championing the civil engineering profession to diverse audiences.

We are seeking a natural communicator with a passion for storytelling, strategy, and stakeholder engagement, with the desire to work with an organisation with a mission to make a lasting impact on the future of infrastructure and civil engineering in Scotland.

Responsibilities:

• Owning and delivering the regional communications and marketing plan—from strategy to execution.
• Creating compelling, informative articles and pitching them to media, ensuring ICE is seen, heard, and respected.
• Supporting membership services through creative campaigns and high-quality promotional materials.
• Driving engagement across digital channels, including social media, email campaigns, and the regional web pages
• Supporting and celebrating our members through events, awards, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
• Leading communications for policy and external affairs activity, including reports, consultation responses, and media relations.
• Growing ICE’s reputation through strong stakeholder relationships—from government to schools and STEM organisations.
• Generating income through sponsorship and creative promotional partnerships.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Qualified to degree level (or equivalent experience) and has a strong background in communications, marketing and PR.
• Can write and edit content to a high standard—whether it’s a media release, blog post, or speech.
• Has excellent stakeholder and volunteer management skills.
• Is confident working independently and managing multiple projects and priorities.
• Understands the media landscape and has experience leading media relations.
• Has an eye for visual design and storytelling, with digital and social media fluency.
• Brings creativity, initiative, and a solutions-focused mindset.
• Experience with government and policy engagement.
• Knowledge of the built environment or infrastructure sectors.
• Skills in CMS, Adobe InDesign, or email marketing tools.
• Working with membership or volunteer organisations.

ICE Group Benefits Include:

• A hybrid working environment, with flexibility to work from home and attend events across the region.
• 25 days annual leave
• Up to eight per cent of salary contributed to a personal pension scheme.
• 24-hour employee support line
• Death in service benefit equivalent to one year’s salary
• Interest free season ticket loan
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Big Gym membership savings with the Gymflex scheme

ICE Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) 2018

The data collected via this application process will only be used by ICE Group for the purpose of recruitment and for the performance of an employment contract if a job offer is made. This data will not be disclosed to any external sources without express consent unless required to do so by law. Unsuccessful applicants’ data, both electronic and paper, will be deleted/shredded six months from date of application. The ICE Group’s Data Protection Officer is Shah Ali, who can be contacted at [emailprotected] . Applicants have the right to complain to the ICO at http://ico.org.uk/ if they have a concern with the way ICE is handling their data.