Communications & Engagement Officer (Maternity Cover)

Location: Based in Edinburgh (at least 1 day per week) with hybrid working arrangements.
Reporting to: Communications and Engagement Manager
Hours: 5 days per week (35 hours), consideration might be given to less hours (minimum 28hours per week)
Duration: This is a 1-year maternity cover contract initially, which may be extended subject to available funding
Salary : £35’000 – 40’000 (Full-time equivalent)
Other: You will receive a pro-rata share of 28 days annual leave and 11 days statutory holidays (Full-time equivalent). Friends of the Earth Scotland operates a Company Pension Plan with NEST, which includes an ethical option.

About the role:

This is a maternity cover for the Communications and Engagement Officer position in Friends of the Earth Scotland with a wide range of responsibilities for public facing communications. Sitting within the Communications and Engagement team, the postholder will work closely with campaigners across the organisation, the Movement Building team, the Operations team, our political staff, and senior management.

The role holder will deliver impactful communications that help win campaigns, increase awareness of and engagement with the work of the organisation. It includes developing strategies and timebound work plans to achieve this, while contributing to organisational strategy and campaign planning with a focus on communications and engagement.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has experience working in a communications role. If you think you fit the role and have the skills, please apply!

Closing date: Sunday 13th of July @ Midnight.

Interview date: Monday 28th of July 2025
Start date: Late August – Early September