The Marketing & Communications Manager is responsible for increasing Dovecot’s audience for tapestry, exhibitions and other commercial activities.
You will create and implement press and marketing plans to boost the profile of Dovecot as a world-renowned tapestry studio, events venue and visitor attraction.
Key responsibilities include the website, social media, digital and print communication; obtain necessary approval on all marketing collateral; managing the Commercial Marketing Officer and collaborating with colleagues to meet deadlines.
Working strategically to meet commercial revenue and audience development targets, you will conduct market research and evaluation; develop pricing and promotional strategies; coordinate and manage marketing partners and identify opportunities to enhance the Dovecot brand.
Marketing & PR
We are seeking an experienced communications professional to join our busy Marketing & Communications team at Scottish Canals. The successful applicant will be Corporate Communications Manager covering proactive and reactive media, strategic communications, internal communications, and stakeholder engagement.
The successful applicant for this role will be a media professional with a corporate communications background who may also have experience of public affairs. The candidate will be able to demonstrate first class strategic thinking and planning skills, you will be an excellent communicator and public speaker, skilled in producing content, dealing with the media and able to convey complex information in a meaningful way to different audiences. You will also have excellent organisational skills and ability to work under pressure, you are expected to be able to work autonomously – with the support of a Communications Officer – and as part of a team to deliver strategic communications including providing advice and insight to senior leaders. Strong writing and editing skills are essential for this role.
This is a specialist post that requires extensive corporate communications experience. A degree in communications or equivalent experience is essential.
We are offering a salary of circa £39,000 dependant on experience for this role. Scottish Canals also offers a generous annual leave entitlement of 34 days rising to 39 after 5 years (inc. public holidays), along with enhanced company sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers, and a contributory pension scheme with up to a 10% employer contribution.
Responsibilities:
Leading on or contributing to the development and implementation of an effective Communications Strategy
Media relations
Digital marketing tactics
Help identify and co-ordinate important relationships for Scottish Canals and with elected representatives and funders in particular
Ensure SC positions are reflected accurately to elected representatives with a focus on the Scottish Parliament to whom we are accountable
Increase visibility of Scottish Canals positioning the organisation as experts and thought leaders to influence policy makers and opinion makers
Stakeholder mapping and database management. Develop a cross stakeholder engagement plan and control related timelines, budgets and activities
Across all – measure and strive to improve engagement; constantly challenge channels and content seeking smarter/ more engaging ways to communicate
Develop and lead on our internal communications strategy
Line management responsibility
Advise senior colleagues of developments throughout the organisation – be their eyes and ears on internal communications
Manage external agencies, including media monitoring services, website maintenance, print & design, entertainment companies, videography and photography contractors
Participate in the on-call duty along with other colleagues.
Key Tasks:
Produce a range of effective, quality content which promotes and increases the visibility of Scottish Canals, internally and externally
Ensure the delivery of consistent, effective messaging which promotes Scottish Canals across a variety of platforms, using storytelling in a way that appeals to broad audiences
Oversee and quality assure all internal and external communications
Oversee production of corporate documents
Prepare high quality briefings on topical issues for the executive team
Contribute to the production of tender documents and award submissions.
Produce communications which deliver against our Communications Strategy, including overseeing the delivery of high-impact campaigns, ensuring that they are suitable for and accessible to a range of audiences, across a number of channels
Develop and maintain our digital presence ensuring that it aligns with Scottish Canals identity, brand, and values
Facilitate effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders to maintain positive relations
Co-ordinate media engagement including delivering proactive media activity, such as writing press releases
Assist the Head of Corporate Communications and Marketing with crisis communications and reputational risk management
Work with the Communications Officer to plan, shoot and edit videos and vlogs for the website and social media
Facilitate participation at external events including sector and business awards
Work with internal teams to ensure that key activities and messages are aligned to our brand and values, advising on, and co-creating communications, and evaluating the effectiveness of these
Develop digital activities across web, email, and social media, analysing their effectiveness and providing evidence for recommended development and improvement
Creating engaging multi-channel communications plans which offer value for money, use insight and deliver high impact
Supporting Ministerial and key stakeholder visits including media interview bids and managing reactive enquiries (including on call responsibility)
Provide credible and authoritative communications advice and support to colleagues, including senior leaders
Parliamentary monitoring (e.g. committee programmes, cross party groups etc.) to identify opportunities and ensure appropriate and targeted communications.
Skills required:
Working with others: The ability to work collaboratively with others (both internally and externally) in order to achieve goals, and successfully build trust and positive rapport with the wider stakeholder community
Outstanding communication skills: The ability to communicate verbally and in written form with a wide range of individuals and bodies, providing clear and consistent information
Critical thinking: Excellent critical thinking skills and the ability to exercise good judgment and solve problems quickly and effectively
Excellent attention to detail: Achieve thoroughness and accuracy when completing tasks
Workload management and prioritisation: Plan a varied workload to meet deadlines and work creatively within processes and standards.
Interviews for this role are expected to take place W/C 29th August & 5th September.
Eden Scott is delighted to be working with the National Trust for Scotland, a charity established in 1931, to provide access and enjoyment to the properties, places and collections in its care. They also exist to protect what they look after for future generations to enjoy; and increasingly they are keen to act as a strong conservation voice for heritage and climate change response across Scotland.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at the Trust as Communications Manager on a fixed term basis for 12 months with potential to go permanent.
The Communications Manager will join the charity’s small and busy Communications Team on a fixed-term basis to manage and help deliver external and internal communication activities that support their charity’s vision, objectives and brand. 2022 is an important year for the Trust, as they begin implementing their ten-year strategy, Nature, Beauty & Heritage for Everyone.
The existing Head of Communications is to act as interim Director of Customer & Cause (the department in which Communications is located alongside our Fundraising, Membership and Marketing Teams), and in turn the existing Communications Manager will take over as interim Head of Communications. The postholder will therefore assume the Communications Manager’s role in order to enable her to focus on her new responsibilities.
The specific purpose of the role is to deliver a planned programme of communications to the media and the Trust’s many external and internal stakeholders with a view to delivering high levels of coverage, thus inspiring visitors, members, supporters and their workforce. You’ll work with their external Public Relations agency partner and on your own initiative to develop communication plans that will enhance the reputation of the Trust and promote its work and the benefits it brings to Scotland.
Key responsibilities of the role:
Line management of a Communications Officer (Internal Communications) and a Communications Executive (Fixed Term)
Working with colleagues across Trust and particularly in the Customer & Cause directorate to manage and deliver communications plans and activity that supports the Trust’s strategic objectives.
Working with inhouse and agency colleagues, create and deliver on brand and on message content for use on Trust and external channels which promotes the work of the Trust.
Building and managing relationships with key media contacts to maximise positive coverage of Trust stories.
Working across the customer and cause directorate to develop engaging communication plans as part of national campaigns for fundraising, membership or visitors.
Developing a plan of engaging internal communications to promote a positive working environment for staff and keeping them informed of developments across the Trust.
You’ll support the National Trust for Scotland’s properties, regions and departments in developing their own communication activities, ensuring that they don’t clash with national activity and are within the agreed guidelines.
You’ll ensure the at Trust maintains a and effective and timeous response to media enquiries, including on an out of hours basis.
Providing advice and support to senior managers and Trustees on media and reputational issues.
Key skills and experience required:
Demonstrable expertise in media management and a network of media contacts.
Experience of delivering successful communications strategies
Exposure in voluntary or public sector environment in a communications role
Understanding of the political environmental and social context of the National Trust for Scotland
Accomplished communicator both written and oral.
A proactive approach with problem solving skills and a keenness to push the boundaries
Strong team working skills.
This role offers an excellent competitive salary within a range of £36,523 to £40,238 per annum plus significant company benefits.
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 clearly stating salary expectation or to sally.rae@edenscott.com and for an informal chat or to receive the full role information pack and job description please email or call Sally on 07776 662506.
No closing date has been set.
The Great Tapestry of Scotland tells the inspirational true story of the country’s history, heritage and culture (from 8500 BC to present day). It was hand stitched by over 1000 people in communities across Scotland. It is made up of 160 panels and 300 miles of wool (enough to lay the entire length of Scotland from the Border with England to the tip of the Shetland in the North Atlantic).
It is a remarkable achievement: in an age of speed and technology, it has been created with wool and linen, slowly, methodically and with people coming together to share stories and create a record of their history.
The purpose built visitor centre in Galashiels in the heart of the UK’s premier textile region is now the permanent home of the Tapestry, and opened in September 2021 in 2021. We achieved Visit Scotland’s five star accreditation within 4 months of opening, and have been award numerous awards for architecture, design and interpretation.
In addition to showcasing the Tapestry and telling the story of Scotland through interactive displays and audio guides, there are nationally significant changing exhibitions and education activities; a gift shop and café with seasonal and local produce; as well as a programme of events for all ages.
We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced marketing and events officer to join our successful team, to drive visitor numbers and develop the events market through a strategic marketing strategy.
The Great Tapestry of Scotland is a must see, significant and sustainable, high quality visitor experience celebrating the remarkable that brings new and repeat visits to the area and supports other tourist related business, particularly in the Borders.
If being a part of a fantastic journey placing the Tapestry on the international stage excites you, then you could be a part of a team delivering something truly amazing.
For the full role profile and the info needed to apply to join our team, please visit our website: https://www.liveborders.org.uk/about-us/jobs/
Closing date for applications is Sunday 21 August 2022
Scottish Canals is an innovative, forward-thinking organisation dedicated to safeguarding a crucial part of Scotland’s heritage whilst stimulating business growth, job creation and income generation by helping to create stronger communities, attract new customers and income and working with and through empowered and motivated people.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Executive & Copywriter to join our dynamic team. The Marketing Executive & Copywriter will be responsible for helping to deliver Scottish Canals Marketing and Communication Strategy and support Scottish Canals in meeting their vision and Corporate Plan.
We are looking for a creative individual and self-starter who is able to come up with ideas and drive the delivery of them. This is a chance for the right person to shape the role and be part of a team that is currently developing it’s 2023-2028 Marketing and Communication Strategy to deliver communications and marketing that can engage all of our audiences.
We are offering a salary of circa £28,000 dependant on experience for this role. Scottish Canals also offers a generous annual leave entitlement of 34 days rising to 39 after 5 years (inc. public holidays), along with enhanced company sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers, and a contributory pension scheme with up to a 10% employer contribution.
Main Duties & Key Tasks:
• Leading and supporting on multi-channel communications and customer led campaigns with the purpose of raising awareness Scottish Canals – from generating ideas to delivery and evaluation
• Write and produce engaging copy and develop materials for media, social media, fundraising and marketing materials, emails, web, Google Ads etc
• Manage the day-to-day of Scottish Canals website
• Support the Digital Marketing Executive to manage social channels, ensuring channels are aiming to grow in engagement and followers and protect SC reputation
• Create content and oversee content created by other team members for social media (videos, stories, audio, graphics) to ensure content is consistent in style, tone and in line with key messages
• Reporting, monitoring and analysing on the teams Marketing and Communications activity
• Managing and implementing brand identity across various materials and platforms
• Participating in the on call rota
• Implement proactive Marketing strategies
• Build relationships with key target media and strategic stakeholders maintaining a list of contacts to generate positive media coverage for Scottish Canals’ activities.
• Help deal with reactive media enquiries about leisure activities and opportunities on the network.
• Produce press releases/briefings/information and digital communications for internal and external audiences and produce content for newsletters
• Assist in event co-ordination
• Effectively manage the creation, production, distribution and stock control of marketing and promotional material and literature, both digital and printed
• Comply with SC Health & Safety policy and defined standards. Undertake risk assessments, report incidents, accidents and near misses.
Skills and Experience:
• Marketing & Communications related degree or relevant experience
• Significant experience of managing and delivering a range of marketing and communication activities for complex, high profile projects.
• Understanding of back end systems of website and social media platforms (WordPress and Craft CMS desirable)
• Strong digital skills including evidence of the effective use of social media marketing, SEO, PPC and email.
• Basic social media filming and editing
• Experienced in curating engaging content and evidence of strong copywriting skills, across all areas of marketing mix
• Proficient in the use of a personal computer and business applications software e.g. MS Office.
• Proven experience managing complex content planners, multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.
• Proven experience of managing and implementing brand identity across various materials and platforms
• Member Chartered Institute of Marketing, CIM (desirable)
• Basic filming and editing for content creation (desirable)
Personal qualities and abilities required:
• Recommend key messages and appropriate wording for external and internal publications.
• Recognise when immediate judgements can be made and when queries require upward referral to management for guidance in relation to queries from external bodies to SC.
• Prioritise own workload to achieve key marketing and communication objectives.
• Prioritise own workload to achieve business led or specifically detailed deadlines.
• Use initiative to interpret and respond to requests for information.
• Co-operate with and support team members within the team and other teams outside the main function.
• Liaise and work with business to business customers and partners to ensure SC interests are protected.
• Regularly liaise with third party bodies e.g. Media – press, TV and radio, suppliers – designers, printers and agencies.
• Valid driving licence and access to a car for work purposes
Interviews for this role are intended to take place 17th-19th August.
The Marketing Team reports to the Head of Sales & Marketing and is part of the Marketing & Engagement Directorate. The Directorate is accountable for developing the strategy for our external communications, brand, marketing, visitor engagement and commercial activity with a wide remit covering our properties, collections and wider organisational activities.
The Marketing team is responsible for managing all marketing activity across the organisation with a major focus on our visitor business and associated products and services and other commercial areas of business. The post holder will be part of a team of 3 other Executives supported by a Coordinator and will be responsible for working with teams in the directorate to support income generating activity including but not restricted to Venue Sales, including hospitality events and filming, Retail and Catering. A key element is also to work across the organisation and plan marketing activity to support our wider activity and objectives.
Glasgow Science Centre (GSC) is an educational charity and leading science centre and visitor attraction with a 5-star status. Our mission is to inspire everyone to explore and understand the world around them and to discover and enjoy science.
We are a place of learning, creativity, curiosity, and fun, inspiring and empowering around half a million people every year, both inside and outside our amazing centre in Pacific Quay, on the banks of the Clyde.
Our state-of-the-art centre contains more than 450 interactive exhibits, a digital planetarium, a science show theatre, Newton Flight Academy, a teaching laboratory, an IMAX cinema, and a maker space. We also take science out of our centre and across Scotland with our On Tour programme and our Community Engagement Programme works closely with people in our local communities.
Our staff are vitally important to us and play a key role in achieving our mission. We value diversity in our workforce and want our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve bringing a range of skills, experiences, knowledge, and ideas to help towards our mission.
Our company values are important to us as they underpin who we are and how we work, what we believe in and stand for:
We strive for excellence
We are inclusive
We innovate
We collaborate
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you committed to seeking excellence, creativity and innovation? Do GSC’s mission and values excite you? Do you want to work in a positive, vibrant and collaborative environment?
We are recruiting for a Head of Communications to work across the organisation leading the initiation, creation, development, planning, management and delivery of a strategic communications plan to support and maximise the delivery of all organisational objectives including the achievement of the following:
To pro-actively promote GSC’s vision and mission;
To cultivate relationships with current, and potential, stakeholders, funders and partners.
To lead the development and delivery of consistent messaging and branding across the organisation which can be adapted to meet the needs of the many different audiences that GSC engages with across multiple media;
To lead, inspire and motivate the Communications team to deliver a creative and exciting communication and marketing plan using different media to maximise engagement numbers (and income) from all audiences including public, education, government and industry; and
To lead the development and enhancement of GSC’s digital estate.
We are looking for an experienced leader with project management and budgetary management skills along with commercial awareness and creative ability to devise innovative communications campaigns.
You have creative ideas and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively across the organisation, are inspired by our mission and have a passion for excellence and innovation aligning with our company values.
If this sounds like you then we would love you to get in touch!
APPLICATION DETAILS
Please find full job description and application form available on the Jobs and Volunteering section of our website.
We are equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
This is a fast-paced role promoting V&A Dundee’s exhibitions and activities, with wide scope for a media professional to devise and deliver creative media campaigns, collaborating with curators, designers and other experts.
The Media Officer will help build profile and understanding of V&A Dundee, as well as engaging audiences and driving visits to the museum, exhibitions and events. The role also supports filming and location activity, supporting both profile and income generation.
This would suit a candidate with experience of media relations, working in the media, or both.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Develop and implement media and communication strategies which build V&A Dundee’s profile internationally, communicating to audiences, stakeholders and funders and creating better awareness of our collections, expertise, design heritage and innovation.
Research, write and issue press releases, media articles and other communications as appropriate working with senior colleagues to approve key messages.
Identify, plan and implement high impact and effective media events, briefings and photo/film opportunities which support V&A Dundee’s strategic objectives.
Develop, pitch and place features, news, comment and visual storytelling ideas as well as media partnership proposals.
Work with the Director of Audiences & Media and the Communications and Media Manager to develop and implement communication strategies which deliver to the organisation’s strategic business plan objectives.
Contribute to the press office service, helping protect Design Dundee Limited/V&A Dundee’s reputation through proactive media activity and crisis management.
Liaise with the media for both proactive PR and issues management, acting as a spokesperson. On a daily basis, determine lines to take on media enquiries, consulting with stakeholders as required.
Help deliver integrated Audiences and Media campaigns driving engagement and visits to the museum, exhibitions, events and the online offer, including within the team taking a lead on appropriate campaigns and projects.
Work with the Communications and Media Manager to develop external relationships with broadcasters and independent production companies, with a view to securing major filming opportunities about the museum, supporting the strategic aim of high-profile publicity and commercial sustainability.
Work with the Communications and Media Manager to develop external relationships with film and TV production companies seeking commercial hire of V&A Dundee as a location, liaising with location managers, producers and directors, and ensuring their production requirements are considered in collaboration with internal and external representatives: Screen Scotland, TayScreen, Creative Scotland, VisitScotland, Visitor Operations and Exhibitions.
Work with the Communications and Media Manager to manage filming opportunities on behalf of V&A Dundee and in collaboration with partners.
Develop content to be used and adapted by other members of the Audience and Media team, including digital and marketing, working with other departments to develop audience-focused messaging.
Manage external suppliers such as PR agencies, freelancers, copywriters, content contributors, film producers and photographers to help deliver the department’s communications objectives.
Deputise for the Communications and Media Manager, including managing any media risk or crisis and providing advice to senior management and the board.
Be available out-of-hours in emergencies or to respond to urgent enquiries on an occasional basis.
Any other duties determined to be reasonable for this position.
Personal Specification Essential:
Experience of media relations or working in the media.
Excellent writing and editorial skills.
Understanding of the media at a local, specialist, national and international level.
Experience of developing and delivering media communications plans.
Skills in preparing compelling materials and statements for the media as well as a range of other audiences.
Ability to communicate with credibility and authority, presenting a compelling point of view.
An ability to work confidentially, handling sensitive information
An ability to act as a spokesperson for the organisation when required.
Ability to advise staff and senior management, especially over sensitive media or confidential issues.
A good influencer, able to communicate with credibility presenting a compelling point of view.
Resilient under pressure and at ease with multiple deadlines.
Self-motivated, proactive and willingness to ‘go the extra mile’.
Desirable:
Knowledge of PR and media communications in cultural environments and enabling marketing, learning, access, income generation and fundraising.
Knowledge of communications for specialist audiences in learning or business environments.
Understanding of web and social media channels as communications tools and evidence of creative integration with traditional media.
This is an ideal role for an individual developing their marketing career or a graduate looking for their first marketing role. Working in a small team you will bring creative flair to help develop and deliver internal and external marketing projects to promote our 5 Star Visitor Attractions. The role will involve creating and sourcing engaging content for social media and other digital channels. You should have experience in Marketing and Digital Media with copy writing and graphic skills, Excellent organisational and time management skills are essential. Experience/understanding of the Museum and Charity sector would be advantageous.
The closing date for applications is : 31st July 2022
JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPECIFICATION
Post Title: Marketing & Communications Assistant
Directorate: Business Services
Reporting to: Senior Marketing Officer
Job Purpose:
1. Responsible for the accurate and timely implementation of marketing activities in line with service plans across multiple services.
2. Responsible for supporting the Marketing team in administration, reporting and project delivery.
Responsibilities:
1. Contribute to the development and execution of marketing programs from start to finish, supporting Manager and Officers and driving collaboration across services.
2. Dealing with a range of internal and external stakeholders, to have responsibility for implementing identified marketing activations/projects.
3. Support Manager and Officers to keep, create, maintain, and conduct analytics reporting across multiple platforms and extract key insights for future campaign development and go-to-market strategies.
4. To set up and manage Eventbrite activities for identified projects.
5. Manage, coordinate and support projects with external marketing support providers e.g. designers, web developers or media relations support.
6. To support and contribute to the implementation of effective digital social media campaigns to drive engagement and revenues; including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Google Ads and Analytics.
7. To monitor and manage customer enquiries or comments, including the monitoring and replying to customer queries across social media platforms.
8. To update, support and contribute to the daily management of the website using content management systems (CMS).
9. To support Manager and Officers in the administration to raise requisitions and purchase orders.
10. To support Manager and Officers in marketing administration and record keeping.
Other details:
Requirement to work out of hours or weekends – not normally
Requirement for PVG/Disclosure check – no
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.
Eden Scott is delighted to be working with the National Trust for Scotland, a charity established in 1931, to provide access and enjoyment to the properties, places and collections in its care. They also exist to protect what they look after for future generations to enjoy; and increasingly they are keen to act as a strong conservation voice for heritage and climate change response across Scotland.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team at the Trust as Communications Manager on a fixed term basis for 12 months with potential to go permanent.
The Communications Manager will join the charity’s small and busy Communications Team on a fixed-term basis to manage and help deliver external and internal communication activities that support their charity’s vision, objectives and brand. 2022 is an important year for the Trust, as they begin implementing their ten-year strategy, Nature, Beauty & Heritage for Everyone.
The existing Head of Communications is to act as interim Director of Customer & Cause (the department in which Communications is located alongside our Fundraising, Membership and Marketing Teams), and in turn the existing Communications Manager will take over as interim Head of Communications. The postholder will therefore assume the Communications Manager’s role in order to enable her to focus on her new responsibilities.
The specific purpose of the role is to deliver a planned programme of communications to the media and the Trust’s many external and internal stakeholders with a view to delivering high levels of coverage, thus inspiring visitors, members, supporters and their workforce. You’ll work with their external Public Relations agency partner and on your own initiative to develop communication plans that will enhance the reputation of the Trust and promote its work and the benefits it brings to Scotland.
Key responsibilities of the role:
• Line management of a Communications Officer (Internal Communications) and a Communications Executive (Fixed Term)
• Working with colleagues across Trust and particularly in the Customer & Cause directorate to manage and deliver communications plans and activity that supports the Trust’s strategic objectives.
• Working with inhouse and agency colleagues, create and deliver on brand and on message content for use on Trust and external channels which promotes the work of the Trust.
• Building and managing relationships with key media contacts to maximise positive coverage of Trust stories.
• Working across the customer and cause directorate to develop engaging communication plans as part of national campaigns for fundraising, membership or visitors.
• Developing a plan of engaging internal communications to promote a positive working environment for staff and keeping them informed of developments across the Trust.
• You’ll support the National Trust for Scotland’s properties, regions and departments in developing their own communication activities, ensuring that they don’t clash with national activity and are within the agreed guidelines.
• You’ll ensure the at Trust maintains a and effective and timeous response to media enquiries, including on an out of hours basis.
• Providing advice and support to senior managers and Trustees on media and reputational issues.
Key skills and experience required:
• Demonstrable expertise in media management and a network of media contacts.
• Experience of delivering successful communications strategies
• Exposure in voluntary or public sector environment in a communications role
• Understanding of the political environmental and social context of the National Trust for Scotland
• Accomplished communicator both written and oral.
• A proactive approach with problem solving skills and a keenness to push the boundaries
• Strong team working skills.
This role offers an excellent competitive salary within a range of £36,523 to £40,238 per annum plus significant company benefits.
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 clearly stating salary expectation or to sally.rae@edenscott.com and for an informal chat or to receive the full role information pack and job description please email or call Sally on 07776 662506.
Closing date for applications 5.00pm Wednesday 13th July 2022.