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Digital Communications Manager
- Full time
- £39,130 – £46,856
- Hybrid: Balloch, with hybrid working model in place
- Closing 4th September 2026
- Advertised from 21st August 2026
- 35 hours per week Contract: maternity cover, 15-month fixed term
Role
Join us to help shape a nature-positive, carbon-negative and thriving future for people and nature in Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. As the National Park Authority, we are focused on leading bold, collaborative action with a range of partners to tackle the twin crises of climate change and nature loss and create a thriving, welcoming place for all.
The Role:
Are you a strategic, creative digital communicator looking for a way to use your skills to deliver meaningful work? At Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park Authority, we’re seeking an experienced Digital Communications Manager to provide maternity cover on a 15-month fixed term contract. The successful candidate will lead the transformation of our digital presence, bringing the diverse work the organisation is involved in to life, inspiring diverse audiences with our mission to become a nature-positive, carbon-negative, thriving National Park.
This is a unique opportunity to shape and deliver high-impact digital content strategies, oversee major projects like the testing and launch of our new website and its ongoing development, and drive user-focused content that inspires action and engagement for people and planet. Working at the heart of a creative team within an ambitious organisation, you’ll collaborate with passionate colleagues and stakeholders, using your skills in applying digital-first thinking, user insight and accessibility best practice.
If you’ve got digital expertise, whether from client-side or digital agency roles, and are looking to use that expertise in a role with real purpose, this is your chance to lead change that matters.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the delivery and ongoing development of a new, accessible National Park Authority website, managing external suppliers, leading an internal project team using Agile methodologies and ensuring a user-centred approach throughout.
- Overseeing the creation and delivery of content outputs for digital channels that are high quality, consistent in brand and tone of voice and adhere to best practice guidelines on content design, accessibility and usability.
- Embedding and continually improving a content governance framework to enable content owners / writers in other internal teams to deliver accessible and engaging content for our new website.
- Ensure ongoing evaluation of the effectiveness of digital communications activity, ensuring goals and metrics are set for each owned channel and individual campaigns.
- 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.
- 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.
- Co-develop internal communications 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 Authority is involved in.
- In tandem with the Media and Campaigns manager and wider team, contribute to the delivery of the National Park Partnership Plan, Corporate Plan and engagement on other strategic work, supporting as required with the engagement of audiences.
- Embed best practice in digital engagement and accessibility within the team and across the organisation, using insight on the latest industry developments and learning from evaluating our work.
- Provide advice and support where required to other Operational Managers and our Executive team on digital projects, development of policies and strategies which have a digital focus.
- Manage budgets for digital projects and content creation and when required, lead on targeted digital and social media campaigns, both organic and paid-for.
- This role involves some line management responsibility and active contribution to the ongoing development of the team and its work.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
- Experience of delivering digital projects including website design and delivery.
- 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.
- Understanding of content design principles
- Proficient in managing and updating Content Management Systems, alongside experience providing clear guidance and training to others on effective system use.
- Understanding of user-centred design principles.
- Articulate with excellent interpersonal and influencing skills.
- Proactive self-starter with initiative to use feedback and insight to continually improve work.
- Degree in digital, communications or a related discipline; or equivalent level of management experience within a digital communications role.
- Hands-on experience creating and optimising paid and organic digital campaigns, combined with proficient GA4 analytical skills and the ability to articulate digital metric/event tracking requirements to agency partners.
Ideally, but not essentially, you’ll also have:
- Experience of applying service design principles.
- Experience of applying and raising wider awareness of the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No. 2) Accessibility Regulations 2018 and Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2/2.2AA.
- Experience in client-side digital role(s)
- Understanding of issues relating to Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park and its audiences
Application notes
If you are interested in this role, please complete your application by 4th September 2026 @ 9am.
- Access our application form on our job portal
- Interviews will be virtual
- Interviews taking place on: 17th September 2026
The National Park Authority does not hold a sponsor licence and is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.
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.
Reserve Manager - North East
- Full time
- £35,000
- On site: Crombie / Loch of the Lowes
- Closing 28th September 2026
Lead conservation across 6,800 hectares of Scotland’s most important wildlife habitats.
We’re seeking an experienced conservation professional to lead the management of nine wildlife reserves across the North Reserves Management Area. You'll oversee habitat restoration, land management, ecological monitoring, and community engagement, helping to deliver lasting benefits for nature.
Main objectives:
- Lead conservation and land management across diverse habitats, including peatlands, temperate rainforest, heathland and montane landscapes.
- Manage and develop a local team, volunteers and contractors.
- Build strong relationships with landowners, communities and stakeholders.
- Oversee project delivery, budgets, risk management and health & safety compliance.
- Use ecological evidence to inform decision-making and demonstrate conservation success.
- Represent the Trust at local, regional and national levels.
The successful candidate will have:
- HND (or equivalent) in Environmental Conservation or a related subject.
- At least 3 years’ experience managing conservation projects and practical land management.
- Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, health & safety, and evidence-based conservation.
- Experience delivering upland conservation projects such as peatland restoration, native woodland regeneration, river restoration or conservation grazing.
Join us and help protect and restore Scotland’s wild places for future generations.
About us
For more than 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas.
The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities. The Trust manages a network of over 100 wildlife reserves across Scotland and is a member of the UK-wide Wildlife Trusts movement.
The benefits
- Flexi time/Hybrid working
- Salary sacrifice Cycle to Work and pension schemes
- Weekly wellness hour
- Generous Sick pay allowance
- Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Training and Development focus
Volunteer and Engagement Manager – Maternity Cover
- Full time
- £35,000
- Hybrid: Edinburgh
- Closing 16th September 2026
We are seeking passionate individuals with a commitment to animal welfare to join our team as our Volunteer and Engagement Manager at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home.
The Home has been a safe haven to stray animals since 1883, and still rescues over a thousand lost or abandoned dogs and cats every year. The Home benefits from skills and experience of our 50+ strong staff, comprised of long-serving kennel and cattery experts and enthusiastic new talent. Our small team is united by the love and dedication towards the animals in our care, and the belief that any dog or cat that comes to our door, whatever the reason, should be safe, warm, and well-fed.
The Volunteer & Engagement Manager will be the driving force behind the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home’s volunteer strategy, promoting, supporting and expanding innovative and effective volunteering initiatives which support the Home’s wider strategy.
They will manage all aspects of the volunteer programme including, recruitment, training and ongoing support and development across the organisation. They will promote, coordinate and develop the Home’s volunteering programme in line with the wider volunteer strategy which involves, managing and supporting the Community Engagement Coordinator and Food Bank Coordinator, liaising and working in partnership with every department across the Home whilst ensuring the expansion and success of the volunteer programme.
Hours: 35 hours per week. Occasional work on evenings or weekends will be required. This will accrue TOIL in line with the Homes Policy. This is a fixed term maternity cover position, expected to start in mid- October and last for up to 12 months. The actual duration will depend on the postholders return date.
Location:Hybrid – We offer hybrid working with the option to discuss flexible and compressed hours. There is an expectation of a minimum of 1 day per week working on site at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home and home working for the rest of the week. Some travel will be required as part of the job role.
Finance & Corporate Services Manager
- Part time
- £44,020 pro-rata
- Hybrid: 20 New Mart Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1RL, with hybrid working available
- Closing 14th September 2026
The Green Team is looking for an experienced, collaborative and solutions-focused Finance & Corporate Services Manager to take operational ownership of our finance function and help ensure the systems supporting our charity are effective, secure and resilient.
The Green Team is an environmental charity supporting children and young people to connect with nature, build confidence, develop skills and improve wellbeing through outdoor learning and environmental action.
This is a key role within our small and friendly team, combining hands-on charity finance management with oversight and coordination of wider corporate systems.
Significant charity finance experience and strong practical Xero expertise are essential.
What You'll Do
Working closely with our Co-CEO Corporate Development, wider staff team, Treasurer and Trustees, you will:
- take operational ownership of Green Team's day-to-day finance function;
- manage and continually improve Xero and associated financial systems;
- produce monthly management accounts, budgets, cashflow forecasts and financial reports;
- manage restricted and unrestricted funds and support programme and funder reporting;
- oversee payroll, pensions, banking, payments, reconciliations and financial controls;
- support preparation of annual accounts and coordinate with our external accountants;
- provide clear and practical financial advice to colleagues and budget holders;
- help strengthen financial procedures, reporting and organisational systems; and
- coordinate key corporate services including IT systems, cyber security arrangements, business continuity, insurance and contracts.
You will not be expected to provide specialist technical IT or cyber security support. We work with external providers for this expertise.
What We're Looking For
You will have:
- significant practical charity or third-sector finance experience, supported by a relevant accounting/bookkeeping qualification or substantial equivalent professional experience;
- strong practical Xero experience, including reviewing, developing or improving Xero systems;
- a good understanding of restricted and unrestricted funds and grant-funded project finance;
- experience of management accounts, budgeting, cashflow, payroll and financial controls;
- experience supporting annual accounts and working with accountants, auditors or independent examiners;
- excellent organisational skills and attention to detail; and
- the ability to make financial information clear and accessible to people without a finance background.
Just as importantly, we're looking for someone who is approachable and collaborative.
Green Team is a small dynamic organisation which has transformation impact on young people and greenspaces. You'll enjoy working alongside colleagues, understanding the programmes our finances support and helping people feel confident about budgets and financial processes. You'll be comfortable taking ownership of your area while contributing as part of a wider team.
You don't need to be an expert in every aspect of corporate services. We're looking for someone with strong financial foundations who can coordinate systems effectively, identify risks and improvements, and work confidently with specialist external advisers.
Why Join The Green Team?
Our vision is a Scotland where everyone values and can enjoy the natural environment.
Since 1995, we have been creating opportunities for children and young people to spend meaningful time outdoors. Our programmes connect young people with nature, others and themselves, supporting both personal development and positive environmental action.
This role offers an opportunity to use your financial and organisational expertise in a values-led charity where strong finances and effective systems directly support our work with young people and nature. To find out more:
Team Leader - Wallace Court
- Full time
- £34,142
- On site: Johnstone, Renfrewshire
- Closing 13th September 2026
***Benefits - 32 days holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service, Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme, Perks at Work, £600 Refer a Friend & much more!***
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced care/support practitioner, to line manage our team of Support Workers within our fabulous residential service based in Elderslie.
At Wallace Court we support adults with physical disabilities, learning disabilities and sensory impairment, to live independently within their private accommodation on site. For the people we support, this is home. Our days are filled with laughter, with a focus on activities on site and externally, from football day trips to visits from traveling zoo’s, our service prides itself on being customer led.
Our closeknit team of Team Leaders, help our support staff to provide 24-hour support 7 days a week, and they require a motivated and enthusiastic leader to join the team.
Maybe you are an experienced Team Leader, Senior Support Worker or Support Worker with transferable experience, looking to advance your career.
Are you who we are looking for?
About the Role
You will be required to co-ordinate and supervise a team of support staff in delivering a high standard of social care practice using a person-centred approach that reflects individual customer's needs wants and aspirations. As a Team Leader you will occasionally work on the floor delivering direct care including medication administration, personal care and moving and assisting. Meaning it’s not all about paperwork, you still get some hands on practice.
A key part of this role is to coach, monitor, mentor and develop the skill base within the staff team, you will do this by displaying Leadership skills such as role modelling, decision making, being an effective communicator, having a positive attitude, commitment and confidence in the role.
We have a set shift pattern, 39 hours per week, typically 5/7 on a 4-week rota so you always know when you are working; early, back and late shifts, as well as weekends and on call, which is planned in advance, enabling you to plan life outside of work responsibilities.
Working with Capability Scotland brings you lots of benefits:
- Competitive salary - £34,142.00 per annum (£16.79 per hour).
- We offer a fully funded SVQ – a qualification which is yours for life.
- 32 days holidays per year, increasing to 37 with service.
- Free PVG checks throughout your employment.
- Up to 8% company contribution pension scheme.
- Up to 3 x annual salary death in service.
- Perks at Work – shopping discount scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- 24/7 employee assistance programme.
- Working for us means you would qualify for Blue Light & Concert for Carer discounts
*Benefits are subject to contractual terms.
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