Digital and Social Media Officer

Salary: (SCP 31-34) £40,391 - £43,995 per annum

Duration: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours

Work pattern: Monday to Friday

Location: Glasgow, Edinburgh or Dumfries and Galloway (agile home-based worker with travel requirements to Group offices).

Love digital storytelling? Obsessed with engagement, insights and content that actually makes a difference?

Wheatley is Scotland’s leading housing, care and property-management organisation - and we’re proud of the role we play in making homes and lives better. Behind that mission is an award-winning Communications and Marketing team that tells powerful, people-focused stories every day.

We’re looking for a Digital and Social Media Officer to lead our social and digital channels, creating content that connects, engages, and delivers real impact. This is a brilliant opportunity to work in a values-led organisation where digital isn’t an add-on - it’s central to how we engage customers, colleagues, and communities across Scotland.

What you’ll do

• Create and publish engaging content across our digital channels including social media.
• Produce short-form video, graphics, and compelling copy that drives meaningful engagement.
• Lead social media planning and maintain content calendars.
• Foster audience engagement by monitoring trends and responding to comments.
• Support integrated marketing campaigns while maintaining brand standards.
• Share stories that demonstrate the real impact of Wheatley’s work on people and communities.
• Track and optimise engagement metrics across all channels, using insights to inform strategy.
• Collaborate on multi-channel campaigns to ensure a consistent digital presence and voice.

Who we’re looking for

This role would suit:

• An experienced digital, social media, or content professional with a track record of delivering engaging, insight-driven digital content; or
• A digital marketing or social media executive ready to take ownership of channels, content planning, and performance

You’ll bring:

• Strong writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with an eye for detail, accessibility, and tone of voice
• Hands-on experience creating engaging digital content, especially short-form video and social media formats
• A love of data and using insights to improve content performance
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder skills, with confidence to advise and enable others
• Curiosity and adaptability, keeping up to date with digital trends and evolving platforms

Why Wheatley?

Alongside competitive pay and benefits, you’ll be part of a supportive, high-performing team where your ideas are welcomed, your impact is visible, and your work genuinely matters.

If you want a digital role with purpose, variety, and the chance to shape engagement at scale, we’d love to hear from you.

For a chat about the role, please contact Alison Fitch, Marketing Manager

on alison.fitch@wheatley-group.com or 07345464477

Closing date: 23 March 2026 at 5pm

We want all our candidates to shine. If you need any reasonable adjustments to help you feel more comfortable during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@wheatley-group.com