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Public Affairs and Communications Officer

  • Full time
  • Circa £24,000
  • Charlotte House, Edinburgh with hybrid working
  • Closing 15th May 2023


  • Advertised from 2nd May 2023
  • Charlotte House, Edinburgh with hybrid working

Role

Job Context

The Promise Scotland is responsible for driving the work of change demanded by the conclusions of the Independent Care Review.

It works with all kinds of organisations to support shifts in policy, practice, and culture so Scotland can #KeepThePromise it made to care experienced infants, children, young people, adults, and their families - that every child grows up loved, safe and respected, able to realise their full potential.

The Promise Scotland’s sole reason for being is to facilitate and support change, wherever that change needs to happen to make sure that Scotland will #KeepThePromise.

More information can be found in the below resources:

Find out more at www.thepromise.scot

The role sits within the Public Affairs team, which has responsibility for:

  • Policy & legislative change – supporting and leading on policy and statutory changes essential to #KeepThePromise.
  • Strategic communication – developing and adapting a strategic communication framework, including stakeholder and audience management; maintaining appropriate communication channels; ensuring language, tone and brand are consistent across the organisation.
  • In common with all teams, working closely with colleagues across The Promise Scotland to ensure coherence and consistency across programmes and initiatives.

Job Purpose

The Promise Scotland is responsible for driving the work of change demanded by the findings of the Care Review.

It works with all organisations who have responsibility or wish to support shifts in policy, practice and culture so Scotland can #KeepThePromise it made to care experienced infants, children, young people, adults and their families - that every child grows up loved, safe and respected, able to realise their full potential.

The Public Affairs and Communications Officer has particular responsibility for:

  • Research, generating and writing communications content.
  • Supporting the broad work of the Public Affairs team with administration, diary support, room bookings etc
  • Being an organisation point person for Promise Scotland assets for reports, social media, presentations.
  • Providing policy and communications support for both the wider team.

Application notes

To find out more and apply please visit our website

Application Deadline: 17:00, Monday 15 May 2023

Interview Date: Thursday 18 May 2023


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