Fast Forward is looking for an enthusiastic Marketing and Communications Officer to promote Fast Forward’s work to key audiences, and help them achieve their vision to improve the health and wellbeing of children and young people across Scotland.
* Organisation: Fast Forward (Positive Lifestyles) Limited
* Job title: Marketing & Communications Officer
* Contract: Part-time (15 hours per week). Until June 2027
* Location: Hybrid
About the role
Responsibilities include working with project leads to communicate the impact of services to stakeholders—funders, teachers, parents/caregivers, and organisational partners—to raise the profile of the organisation in the Scottish youth work landscape. You will create communications and content plans for key channels such as the website, social media, and email. The role also involves conducting desk research for funding applications alongside the CEO to ensure bids align with market trends and sector changes.
Qualifications
We are looking for individuals who enjoy working with people, possess excellent communication and presentation skills, and have experience working with young people.
Values and EEO Statement
* Integrity – Their work is dynamic and informed by expertise, lived experience and relevant research.
* Forward Thinking – They are brave, bold, and creative in their approach to identifying and responding to risk‑taking behaviour.
* Inclusive – They take a person‑centred approach. Fast Forward is non‑judgemental and respectful.
* Collaborative – They co‑produce, partner and learn with young people and experts from across the field.
Fast Forward is committed to delivering an inclusive service that creates opportunities for all and does not tolerate discrimination. They welcome all people inclusive of ethnic background, disability, sex, religion or belief, gender identity or reassignment, sexual orientation, age, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, veteran status, and the many other parts of a person’s identity. This includes their staff team and Board members, which include individuals from communities with protected characteristics.
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