Scottish Communications Officer

LABOUR PARTY; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Permanent role

Job summary

Labour invites applications for the Scottish Communications Officer role based in Glasgow. You will develop and implement a proactive national media strategy and oversee daily presentation of Labour Government policies for Scotland, including work with the Scottish Labour Leader and Groups across Holyrood and local councils.

The position is permanent, requires a full driving licence and a compliant vehicle, and offers a regular driver role with a car allowance of £5,000 gross per year.

Qualifications

• Understand how to devise and deliver a media strategy.
• Ability to build relations with national and local media.
• Provide media training as necessary.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a proactive national media strategy for Scotland.
• Oversee day-to-day presentation of Labour policies for Scotland and related groups.

Skills

Media strategy

Media relations

Media training

Organisational skills

Job description

Salary: £46,346.42 (gross) per annum, with a fixed sum allowance of £2,764. There is the ability to progress to £50,913.46 over the next 2 years.

This is a Regular Driver Role so also attracts a car allowance of £5000 (gross) per annum, subject to internal checks.

Current employees in banding 32-36 will maintain their existing salary.

Location: Scottish Labour Party- Glasgow

Duration: Permanent role (subject to full driving licence and compliant vehicle)

The Labour Party is looking to recruit a Scottish Communications Officer. The post-holder will be responsible for developing and implementing a pro‑active national media strategy and taking responsibility for the day to day presentation of the UK Labour Government’s policies as relevant for Scotland, the work of the Scottish Labour Leader and Scottish Labour Group in Holyrood, and the work of Labour Groups in local authorities across Scotland.

The successful candidate will have:

• An understanding of how to devise and deliver a media strategy
• Ability to build relations with national and local media
• Ability to provide media training as necessary
• Excellent organisational skills.

The deadline for applications is 05 November 2026.

Please note that this is a Regular Driver Role and there is a requirement to be able to drive and own a compliant car in this role. Any successful applicant will be required to drive and have a compliant car within 12 months of their start date. A driving licence is required for this role due to operational requirements including travel between multiple locations and transportation of campaign materials. Candidates who cannot drive due to disability are encouraged to apply as reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.

The Labour Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.

Scottish Communications Officer