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Job Title: Communications & Engagement Officer
Salary: £27, - £30, (Band B) per annum
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: 1 year fixed term
Location: Hybrid working model in place (1-2 days a week at in Balloch)
The Role:
We are on a mission to restore nature, tackle climate change, and inspire action that helps Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park and its people to thrive. We are looking for a Communications & Engagement Officer to play an active and important role as part of the Communications Team, supporting the delivery of effective and creative communications aligned to the strategic objectives of the National Park Authority.
Working closely with the Media & Communications Manager, the post holder will help bring the work of the National Park Authority to life by proactively identifying compelling stories and creating engaging content that connects with a range of target audiences across press, digital and social platforms. This is a rare opportunity to make a real impact in a short time.
If you have an eye for a good story, can write with impact, and enjoy working across teams, partners and media to communicate important messages connecting people, climate and nature - this could be the role for you.
Responsibilities:
1. Work with the Media & Campaigns Manager to proactively identify, shape and deliver compelling stories that raise the profile of the National Park Authority and resonate with key audiences.
2. Research, write and produce a wide range of content, from press releases, briefings and articles to social posts and web copy - ensuring consistency in tone, accuracy and messaging across platforms.
3. Monitor media and environmental news, trends and opportunities to help inform timely and relevant communications that strengthen our visibility and impact.
4. Support media handling, including drafting responses, quotes and pitches, and responding to enquiries from journalists, stakeholders and members of the public.
5. Provide administrative support to the team, including maintaining media and influencer contact lists, reviewing media coverage, and managing image and content libraries.
6. Assist with social media community management, including responding to comments and messages, identifying community opportunities, and helping produce high-quality content in collaboration with our Creative Content Coordinator.
7. Support the Digital Communications Manager in keeping our website and internal communications platform up to date with engaging, relevant and accessible content.
8. Contribute creative ideas and help plan content that supports delivery of the Park Authority’s strategic goals through communications.
9. Build relationships and collaborate with colleagues across the organisation and with external partners to help uncover and shape powerful stories that reflect the breadth of our work.
10. Undertake other duties appropriate to the role and grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
11. Experience in a similar communications or public relations role.
12. Experience of producing written content and briefings for a range of different outlets and audiences, particularly the ability to digest policy and complex information and turn it into compelling written copy.
13. Experience of working with and building relationships with the media to develop and deliver impactful stories.
14. Experience of social media community management
15. Excellent and confident communicator with strong written and verbal communications skills
16. Fluency in Microsoft and digital/social media platforms, tools and solutions
Ideally, but not essentially, you’ll also have:
17. An understanding of the Scottish Government policy around Climate Change and Nature, particularly the role of National Parks
18. Experience of working with website content management systems and MailChimp (or similar platform)
19. Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience of working in marketing, PR or communications
20. Journalism qualification.
How to apply:
If you are interested in this role, please complete your application by Wednesday 1st October @ 9am
21. Access our application form on our job portal
22. Interviews will be virtual
23. Interviews taking place w/c 13 October
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.