Communications Officer

Communications Officer – FTC (maternity cover)

Edinburgh

£22k to £24k per annum, local government pension scheme & other great benefits

We’re looking for a talented Communications Officer who can manage our social media channels, provide monitoring and reporting on media and political developments, and support our internal and external communications strategies and projects. You will advise members of the organisation on communications approaches and support team members in promoting and disseminating the findings and recommendations of the Auditor General for Scotland and the Accounts Commission for Scotland.

We’re Scotland’s public-sector auditor, responsible for ensuring that the Scottish Government and public-sector bodies are held to account for the proper, efficient and effective use of public money. We employ around 290 exceptional professionals from different backgrounds who believe that public money should be spent wisely. We know our important work makes a real difference to the lives of Scotland’s people.

Our Communications Team of 13 design, web and media professionals embraces fresh thinking, new ways of working and high standards. They make a real difference to Audit Scotland’s business impact, and are recent winners of the CIPR Scotland’s public sector communications team of the year award. It’s both a great team and a great organisation to be part of.

Our Edinburgh office is within walking distance of both Haymarket and Waverley stations, and offers a modern and open environment in which to work.

We value simplicity and purpose in our work and our people have the autonomy to make a difference in their work. Check us out – we think you’ll like who we are, what we value and our dedication to help ensure Scotland works well for all of the people that live here.

How can you help us?

We are looking to recruit a Communications Officer on a 12-month fixed-term contract for maternity cover. The right candidate will understand the importance of professional, accurate and concise external and internal communications, and providing useful and relevant information to senior colleagues. You will manage our social media channels, creating communications plans and generating content, as well as supporting events and announcements.

The three key areas you will identify with are:

• Technical knowledge: you have an excellent understanding of and practical experience with social media, simple and clear writing, and the various channels used in modern corporate communications.
• Working collaboratively: you will be able to communicate with all parts of the business in ways everyone comprehends and you understand the importance of fast decisions.
• Delivery: you take ownership of projects and produce clear, accurate and eye-catching communications as well as timely and relevant updates and reports for senior management. You deliver on time and to a high quality. You enjoy the pressure of balancing multiple projects.

Specific Knowledge and experience...

• Experience of working in an administrative or journalism role, preferably with a media and/or parliamentary focus
• And/or a relevant media/graduate qualification
• Knowledge of the UK and preferably Scottish media and parliament
• Experience of using social media platforms and generating social media content
• Familiarity with Microsoft IT systems (Word, Excel, Power Point, Share Point)
• Writing skills, being able to summarise complex information clearly and concisely
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable, and manage own work to ensure deadlines are met
• Ability to use initiative and work without close supervision, while also contributing to a team-based environment
• Ability to communicate clearly and confidently with senior colleagues
• Ability to work methodically and accurately

Interested? Next steps

We’re keeping this nice and simple - click the apply button and ensure you fully complete your application form. Closing date Sunday 20 October 2019.

We’ve reserved Wednesday 30 October 2019 for interviews and practical assessment. If successful, we’ll agree a package and start our journey together as we deliver on our vision to be a world-class audit organisation that improves the use of public money.