Inspiring Scotland
Inspiring Scotland

Charity registered in Scotland SC039605

Inspiring Scotland is a registered Scottish charity. Improving the life chances of children and young people is a strategic priority. In 2023/24, we funded and supported over 350 charities across 16 social impact funds, managing £46m of investment in charities and not-for-profit organisations. We currently have 54 full and part-time employees. We are passionate about addressing inequality and improving the lives of people in Scotland’s most vulnerable communities. We are a collaborative, supportive organisation that places high emphasis on teamwork, sharing best practice, and learning both internally and externally. We offer a positive, supportive, and inclusive work environment with regular training and development opportunities. We are a disability-confident employer committed to building a diverse staff team and to continual improvement by progressing actions within our Fair Work First, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, and Trauma-informed action plans. We have an active well-being programme led by the staff team, a calendar of social events, and team-building days. We are a flexible employer and offer an excellent benefits package.

Current vacancies

Communications Assistant

  • Full time
  • £26,000
  • Hybrid: Edinburgh
  • Closing 5th May 2026

We are looking for a Communications Assistant to support the smooth running of Inspiring Scotland’s communication team. In this role, you will provide support across a variety of projects and help deliver purposeful, creative, and engaging communications materials.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone that is looking to build upon their communications experience. Support and training can be provided, as most importantly we are looking for someone who is proactive and team minded. Someone able to listen to colleagues’ varying needs; contribute ideas and work collaboratively to create solutions. You should be comfortable organising your own time and adapting to priorities. You will have an awareness of communication activity and an interest in being creative and using this skill to help make communications stand out.

In this role you will work alongside the Communications Manager and be line managed by the Senior Communications Officer who are responsible for managing a wide range of activity for Inspiring Scotland. Alongside this team, you will be able to work with colleagues across the organisation and across policy areas such as equality and human rights, outdoor play, mental health, and youth employability.

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