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Eden Scott is delighted to be working with The National Trust for Scotland, an independent charity set up in 1931 for the preservation and conservation of natural and human heritage that is significant to Scotland and the world. The Trust has become Scotland’s largest membership organisation, they’re supported by more than 320,000 members and are funded largely by donations and are a leader in conserving and promoting the nation’s treasured places and collections so that they can be enjoyed by present and future generations.

They are immediately seeking an experienced PR/Media Relations professional to join the Communications Team on fixed term appointment until February 2023. The role is 5 days per week but candidates wishing to work 4 days per week will be considered. The role is home based in Scotland.

The role will be part of the charity’s small and busy Communications Team to help deliver external communication activities that support the charity’s vision, objectives and brand. 2022 is an important year for them, as they have completed several major capital projects, celebrate a significant birthday and work on their new 10 year strategy. This role will be involved in creating content that touches on all of this, for a wide range of audiences, using their own and external channels.

The main focus of this role is storytelling to a B2C audience.

Key responsibilities:

Working with colleagues across the organisation and particularly in the fundraising directorate to deliver a programme of communications activity that supports their campaign, particularly in providing content for media partnerships, and finding opportunities to extend the reach through earned media.

Working with inhouse and agency colleagues, create and deliver on brand and on message content for use on their and external channels which promotes their major upcoming projects at key sites and supports the charity’s objectives for each of these sites.

Key skills and experience required:

Experience in PR

Experience in Media Relations

A creative approach to storytelling, B2C

Proven verbal and written communications skills

Competence in using Microsoft Office packages

Experience in using web and digital-based channels

Good teamwork skills

A proactive approach to problem-solving

Demonstrably high levels of interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with a wide range of stakeholders

Desirable

Copywriting or corporate writing experience

Experience of filming or video-editing

Experience of supporting a fundraising team with copy

The salary is £28,644 – £31,523 pro-rata.

Eden Scott are dealing exclusively with the Trust on this vacancy so to be considered for this exciting opportunity with a truly unique and best in class employer, please submit your CV online and for an informal chat or to receive the full role information pack and job description please email or call Sally on 07776 662506.

Application Deadline: Friday 01/07/2022