Communications Officer

The Action Group ,
Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £25,735 – £26,911 per annum

Overview

Would you like to use your communication skills to support an organisation committed to supporting people with additional support needs ? Do you have a passion for inclusivity, networking, and creativity? You would join a friendly, supportive organisation to proactively lead in all internal and external communications across the organisation, and promote inclusion and digital advancement for all the people we employ and support. You would be looking after all our social media channels, along with producing graphics and videos for recruitment, marketing, information and guidance. We are looking for someone who is committed to supporting our organisation to provide high-quality, person-centred support to everyone we support at The Action Group, and who is a champion for equality and diversity . You should have a good working knowledge of accessible communication methods, and an ability to work autonomously and creatively. Benefits include : A workplace culture that supports work-life balance and family-friendly working Pension Staff benefits, including discounts in shops, restaurants, cinemas etc 24/7 employee assistance programme, with access to free legal advice and counselling Good annual leave entitlements Ongoing support, training and development opportunities For the full job description and person specification, as well as to find out more about The Action Group, please visit our website.​ To apply submit the application form alongside your CV and cover letter to the recruitment email address that you can find there. Closing date for applying is Thursday 16 April 2020 at 09:00. Interviews are expected to be held in mid-May. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with the HR department, you can find our contact details in our website. Please note we are only able to get in touch with successful candidates. The Action Group is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and a Stonewall Diversity Champion. We also hold Investors in People Gold accreditation.