Digital Communications Manager
- Full time
- £33,622 – £40,473
- Balloch, with hybrid working model in place
- Closing 21st August 2023
- Advertised from 8th August 2023
- Permanent - 35 hours per week – we are happy to talk part time and flexible working
Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced and innovative Digital Communications Manager to join our Communications team.
You will lead on planning, developing, and delivering a strategic approach to digital communications for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park, developing an audience led digital content strategy and overseeing the delivery of impactful and creative communications outputs that support the priorities of the National Park Authority.
This is an exciting time to join us as we work towards publishing our National Park Partnership Plan, which will set out a bold vision for the future of the park, and how we will deliver positive outcomes for people, place, and planet over the next five years.
An experienced professional and excellent communicator with strong problem-solving skills, you will have a proven track-record of developing and delivering digital communications campaigns to change behavior or answer user needs.
You will be a strong leader with a passion for instilling best practice in digital communications with the communications team and wider organisation.
Responsibilities:
- Work with the Media and Campaigns Manager to develop and deliver integrated campaigns and ‘always on’ communications activity that supports National Park priorities and meets user needs.
- Lead the development of a digital content strategy, overseeing the creation delivery of content outputs that are high quality, consistent in brand and tone of voice and adhere to best practice guidelines on accessibility and usability.
- Collaborate with teams across the organisation and external partners and stakeholders to mine for ‘good stories’ and content opportunities that support the team and organisation’s wider strategic objectives.
- Lead the development of a new website for the National Park.
- Co-developing internal communications comms outputs, reviewing existing tools to ensure that our staff and our Board Members are kept up to date with the broad spectrum of work that the National Park is involved in.
- Review the criteria and mechanisms to evaluate the effectiveness of digital communications activity, ensuring goals and metrics are set for each owned channel and individual campaigns.
- In tandem with the Media and Campaigns manager and wider team, contribute to the development and delivery of the National Park Partnership Plan and other strategic plans, supporting as required with the engagement of audiences.
- Instill best practice in digital across the Engagement and Innovation service and wider organisation. They will be plugged into industry trends to bring an innovative approach to their work and into raising overall digital skills.
- Manage budgets for digital projects and content creation and when required, lead on targeted digital and social media campaigns, both organic and paid-for.
- Line management responsibility for a Communications Support Officer and Designer and guiding the work of wider team members on key projects/campaigns.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
- Experience of planning and delivering strategic digital communications campaigns, ensuring integration and alignment with offline communications and engagement work.
- Experience of applying user insight to develop communications strategies, and evaluating effectiveness using the appropriate tools.
- Experience of motivating and leading team members in a busy, fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrable experience successfully managing a variety of projects including those involving multiple digital suppliers/specialists.
- Articulate with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Proactive self-starter with initiative to continually improve the work the team and National Park.
- Degree in communications or a related discipline; or equivalent level of management experience within a digital communications role.
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
- Experience of running behaviour change campaigns.
- Agile project management skills, particularly in the delivery of digital first projects.
- Experience of utilising Customer Relationship Management tools to track engagement.
- Understanding of issues relating to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and its audiences.
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.
Application notes
For further information and to apply, please visit our website.
Closing Date: 21 August 2023.
Interview dates are provisionally set for: 1 September 2023.
Do you care deeply about nature and its impact on people’s lives? The Loch Lomond & The Trossachs Countryside Trust (LLTCT) is seeking a new Trustee to serve as Treasurer and help guide us through the next exciting stage of our journey.
About Us:
Established in 2012, we’re a Scottish charity dedicated to nature restoration and community wellbeing within Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. Our projects connect people with nature and build resilient landscapes.
As Treasurer, you’ll provide strategic financial leadership, monitor performance, and ensure compliance. You’ll help the board make sound financial decisions and support our vision for a healthier environment and community. Explore our 2023-2030 Strategy online.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong financial management experience (charity sector ideal)
- Strategic thinker and team player
- Commitment to our values and mission
Commitment:
Around 6 hybrid board meetings per year plus occasional tasks.
Circular Economy Policy Officer
- Part time
- £33,111 – £35,299 pro-rata
- Hybrid/Remote: Stirling
- Closing 4th January 2026
Circular Communities Scotland is a network membership organisation, dedicated to supporting the establishment of a thriving circular economy in Scotland. We support and represent repair, reuse and recycling charities and social enterprises across the country. Our members prevent valuable products and materials from entering landfill, create local jobs, economic opportunities, and help promote and create social and environmental justice in their communities.
This is a new role for the organisation and the Circular Economy Policy Officer will be responsible for:
- Developing and overseeing Circular Communities Scotland’s core circular economy policy positions.
- Promoting our reuse manifesto in the run up to the Scottish Elections in May 2026 including running a hustings style event.
- Running a post-election campaign targeting Members of Scottish Parliament (MSPs), our membership and wider stakeholder organisations.
- Working with Scottish Government to see key policy asks enacted.
- Working with our membership to involve them in our policy work.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a strong candidate who has a minimum of two years’ experience in a policy formation or campaigning role at a national level. The candidate will be able to quickly get up to speed with our circular economy policy positions and indeed develop these positions further. An ability to network and build relationships with civil servants and elected representatives is also important.
We require a dynamic and proactive individual who will be capable of planning, launching and sustaining a policy campaign to support our Reuse Manifesto. We are expecting candidates to have strong communication and interpersonal skills along with a proven track record in managing multiple delivery workstreams.
For more information about this role please refer to the Circular Economy Policy Officer Job Description. Please note, candidates must have an existing right to work in the UK.
About Ramblers Scotland
Ramblers Scotland is a registered charity and the leading voice for walkers in Scotland. We exist to help everyone, everywhere enjoy walking. We know how much it contributes to improvements in individual and community wellbeing, and our strategy sets out to tackle the barriers that prevent more people from enjoying those benefits.
Vice Convener – Ramblers Scotland Strategic Committee
About the Role
As Vice Convener of the Ramblers Scotland Strategic Committee (RSSC), you’ll play a key role in supporting the Convener and contributing to the strategic direction of our work. The committee oversees our activities in Scotland, helping to ensure that walking is accessible, enjoyable, and open to all.
This is a strategic and advisory role — there is no operational decision-making responsibility. You’ll collaborate closely with fellow volunteers and staff to help shape our campaigns, policies, and priorities, aligning your leadership with the organisation’s refreshed strategy — which emphasises removing barriers to walking, improving access for under-represented communities, and safeguarding natural spaces.
This volunteer role also provides an excellent career development opportunity — offering experience in governance, strategic planning, and leadership within a national charity.
This is a national volunteer role that involves quarterly in-person meetings, with occasional ad hoc sub-committee meetings (often online). While the role is unpaid, reasonable expenses (e.g. travel and subsistence) will be reimbursed.
Convener – Ramblers Scotland Strategic Committee
About the Role
As Convener of the Ramblers Scotland Strategic Committee (RSSC), you will play a key leadership role in guiding the strategic direction of our work in Scotland. The committee oversees our activities across the country, helping to ensure that walking is accessible, enjoyable, and open to all.
This is a strategic and governance-focused role, with no operational decision-making responsibilities. You will collaborate closely with fellow volunteers and staff to help shape our campaigns, policies, and priorities, aligning your leadership with the organisation’s refreshed strategy — which emphasises removing barriers to walking, improving access for under-represented communities, and safeguarding natural spaces.
Serving as Convener also offers a valuable career development opportunity, providing experience in charity governance, strategic planning, and leadership at a national level.
This national volunteer role involves quarterly in-person committee meetings and occasional ad hoc or informal sub-committee meetings (often held online). You will also represent Ramblers Scotland as a full member of the Ramblers GB Board of Trustees.
While the role is unpaid, reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed.
About Ramblers Scotland
Ramblers Scotland is a registered charity and the leading voice for walkers in Scotland. We exist to help everyone, everywhere enjoy walking. We know how much it contributes to improvements in individual and community wellbeing, our strategy sets out to tackle the barriers that prevent more people enjoying those benefits.
About the Role
We’re seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join the Ramblers Scotland Strategic Committee (RSSC) as Ordinary Members. Whether you have experience of effective committee work or are keen to develop new skills, this is a great opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the future of walking in Scotland.
The RSSC plays a key role in overseeing our work, helping to shape strategic direction, guide campaigns, and ensure that walking remains open, accessible, and enjoyable for all.
As an Ordinary Member, you will:
- Contribute to strategic discussions and decisions affecting walking across Scotland
- Work collaboratively with fellow committee members and staff
- Provide insight and advice on key issues related to our mission
- Support our campaigning, policy, and governance work where relevant
This is a national volunteer role involving quarterly in-person committee meetings, with occasional online subgroup or ad hoc sessions. We welcome applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, especially those who share our passion for walking, nature, and inclusive access to the outdoors.
While the role is unpaid, reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be reimbursed.
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