Communications Officer

2 weeks ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Scottish Prison Service Full time

Working in a small but busy team, the role holder will work within the Scottish Prison Service’s Office of the Chief Executive. The role requires a high level of collaboration with colleagues across the organisation, Scottish Government and our wider stakeholder network.

The role holder will be a dynamic individual, who will work well as part of a team, and take on a wide variety of roles. They will play their part in delivering a professional and proactive approach to media and internal communications, under the leadership of the Head of Communications and Communications Manager.

A hard-working self-starter with a desire to learn, the role-holder will have the flexibility to work across a range of disciplines; examples of which include media relations, sourcing and writing quotes, updating the website, intranet, and social media, and effective handling of sensitive information. The individual will be part of a team ensuring media and communication lines are accurate, sensitive and provided under, at times, challenging deadlines.

The role-holder will be a confident communicator, able to develop and maintain good working relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, respecting sensitives and confidentiality.
- ResponsibilitiesWorking with internal and external partners to deliver positive, proactive communications on behalf of the Scottish Prison Service.

Sourcing information, drafting and sending responses to media queries.

Updating the SPS’s website and intranet, and posting on social media channels

Supporting the organisation’s response to Freedom of Information requests.
- Supporting the broader aims of the Office of the Chief Executive.Keeping abreast of political and legislative developments and keeping colleagues informed.

**Person Specification**
- Qualifications RequirementsLikely to be a graduate within a related topic/and or appropriate experience or record of achievement.

**Essential**
- Experience RequirementsMedia or Media relations experience with evidence of your ability to support communications and media relations strategies.

**Essential**

Experience of working within a public sector environment.

**Desirable**

Experience of working with internal, customer / stakeholder organisational communications.

**Essential**
- Knowledge Skills RequirementsExcellent oral and written communication skills with ability to present views confidently and persuasively, both in writing and face-to-face.

**Essential**

Strong work ethic and desire to learn, with the ability to work as a team and, on occasion, independently with appropriate support and oversight.

**Essential**

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of colleagues and stakeholders.

**Essential**

Strong political and media awareness, with an ability to respond quickly and appropriately to developments and inquiries.

**Essential**
- Selection method 1- Written Exercise- Selection method 2- Interview



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