Location: Flexible / Homeworking with requirement to attend Scottish Autism locations regularly.

Hours: 23hrs per week

Salary: Appointed 28744 / Confirmed 29185 / Advanced 30837 Pro Rata

Reference: SA 919

Are you a creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and making a real impact
Join Scottish Autism as a Communications Officer and play a vital role in promoting the voices values and work of Scotlands leading autism organisation.

About us:

Scottish Autism is dedicated to enabling autistic people to lead happy healthy and fulfilling lives. We believe in the power of relationships to transform the lives of the people we help build a more caring compassionate and inclusive Scotland relationship by relationship. Our people work in teams supporting each other through the challenges and triumphs that happen every day. Our organisation is our people and the qualities they bring to their roles.

About the role:

Reporting to the Marketing and Communications Manager youll work closely with a collaborative and enthusiastic team to deliver compelling content and meaningful campaigns. Youll help shape how we connect with our communities raise awareness of our work and support the wider organisation to share their stories.

What Youll Do

• Develop a process for ensuring the great work done in our services can be promoted throughout our internal and external communications channels
• Maintain and develop our new website ensuring its kept up to date and that we consistently put out new content for our audiences
• Lead on the delivery of key internal communications channels helping to foster and develop a great culture
• Support the Media and Policy Officer in increasing the impact of our media work and creating content and materials to support our policy campaigns.

Were Looking For

Someone whos organised enthusiastic and a strong communicator - someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited by the idea of supporting a mission-driven team. Youll be confident with digital and traditional media platforms.

Youll bring:

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Experience of managing a project from beginning to end and driving it forward
• Attention to detail and a proactive attitude
• Experience in a similar marketing and/or communications role
• Understanding of how marketing and communications can drive awareness and engagement
• Familiarity with websites social media and digital content (experience in design or video is desirable)
• A love for creativity storytelling and social impact

A full UK Driving License is desirable due to occasional travel for events or collaboration with support services.

See the full job description HERE

Why Join Us

At Scottish Autism were passionate about creating inclusive communities and empowering autistic people to live fulfilling lives. Youll be part of a welcoming supportive environment where your ideas are valued and your development is encouraged.

Scottish Autism offers:

• 30 days holiday (which increases with your length of service)
• Non-contributory life assurance scheme
• Workplace Pension up to 9% employer matched contribution
• Wellbeing support
• High Street Retailer Discounts including discounts on travel and gym membership
• Regularly benchmarked rates and benefits to ensure our rates are competitive.

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Scotland check.

Closing Date: 31^st August

Interview Date: WC 8^th September

Valuing diversity and promoting equal opportunities is at the heart of our vision mission and values.

Registered charity number is SC009068