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  • Advertised from 20th February 2024

Role

Salary: Up to £40,000 plus competitive benefits package:

  • 26 days holidays per year plus bank holidays with the option to buy 3 days with your Annual Flex Pot*
  • Annual Flex Pot* to spend on benefits including additional pension, additional holidays, additional critical illness cover, additional life cover, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
  • Health cash plan* (Access to claim back numerous benefits, including towards dental treatment, optical, chiropody, physiotherapy, counselling, health and wellbeing)
  • Critical illness and income protection insurance*
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
  • Access to an employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders
  • Group Personal Pension (GPP)

*Applicable on completion of probationary period and subject to terms

Who are we?

The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is the leading voice of 5.5 million small businesses and the self-employed across the UK. Since 1974, we've supported people to start, run and grow their own business. With market-leading benefits, local support, financial expertise, networking events and more, we provide our members with all the tools they need to succeed in business. We’re also the UK’s leading business campaigner, focused on delivering change on issues that matter most. With teams across the UK, we work with governments and decision-makers to make real change happen.

What will you do?

This is an interesting and varied role. As a key member of the FSB Scotland team, the successful candidate will:

  • Have experience of writing press releases, articles and other content for newspapers, social media, internal publications etc.
  • Have good experience of handling media enquiries.
  • Possess a key knowledge of and have a good relationship with the Scottish media.
  • Understand the use of effective use of social media platforms.
  • Ability to produce accurate work to tight deadlines under pressure.
  • Ability to write concise, high-impact copy, clearly communicating key messages to target audiences in writing.
  • Possess strong verbal communication skills.
  • Experience of organising and prioritising a demanding workload.

Desirable skills

  • Have experience in managing website content.
  • Experience of multimedia content production.
  • Experience of working with volunteers or in a membership organisation.
  • Knowledge of business issues as they impact on the self-employed and small business owners.
  • Knowledge of political processes in Scotland, particularly the Scottish Parliament, and the wider political landscape.
  • Knowledge of the UK Government and Parliament.

FSB is dedicated to helping small businesses survive through these difficult times, and we value our staff enough to provide highly competitive rates of pay, benefits, and internationally recognised qualifications. We believe your work life balance is important and we provide you with all the tools, skills and support to help our members every day, and help you develop your skills through teamwork and relationship building. We believe diversity is the key to success, and we encourage people from all walks of life and backgrounds to come and join us. Our inclusive environment allows all our employees to bring their whole selves to work.

Application notes

All applications to be received by 3 March 2024 Any applications received after this date will be held on file for a maximum of 6 months and reviewed if the first round of applicants are unsuccessful.

To apply for this role please email your CV and covering letter detailing how you meet the essential criteria to HR.Recruitment@fsb.org.uk.

Additional information

All applicants must be able to provide at interview stage their highest education certificates as listed on their CV and verification of their eligibility to work in the UK.

As an equal opportunities employer, FSB is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees can bring their whole self to work. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply and join FSB. Candidates with a disability who require reasonable adjustments should contact the HR department at hr.recruitment@fsb.org.uk.

Applicants are advised to apply early. We reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications are received. If you are successful and short listed for interview you will be contacted by email.


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