Digital Communications Officer

1 week ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Creative Scotland Full time

**Full time (35 hrs pw)**

**Fixed Term (6 Months)**

**Grade: C**

**Salary: £34,330**

**Digital Communications Officer (Maternity Cover)**

We are looking for an experienced Digital Communications Officer to support the promotion of the work of Creative Scotland and those we fund.

You will be joining an energetic and dedicated team, who are passionate about delivering engaging content across our websites, social media channels, and newsletters, that is effective and audience focused.

You will manage channels and create digital content for Creative Scotland, raising the profile of its work, and advocating for the value and impact of the culture sector in Scotland, including video production and extensive social media curation. You will also actively monitor our channels for comments/DMs, providing timely and informative responses.

You will be fundamental in supporting wider communications work - ensuring all key news, developments and announcements are communicated effectively online, and all content is accurate, up to date and compliant.

Project management skills and an ability to prioritise workloads in a busy environment are essential, as are strong interpersonal skills and team working, the ability to develop and establish collaborative relationships with a range of stakeholders and a commitment to our core values.

An understanding of the culture sector would be advantageous.

Please review the job description for further details.

**Interviews will be held in Edinburgh on: 11 December 2025**

**Expected start date: 16 February 2026**

If selected for interview you will be expected to be available on this date.

It is essential that all applicants have eligibility to work in the UK.

Creative Scotland is an equal opportunities employer.

**Location**:The contractual base for this post is Edinburgh, however, opportunities for flexible and smarter working are offered, including homeworking.**

Creative Scotland is the public body that supports the arts, screen and creative industries across all parts of Scotland on behalf of everyone who lives, works or visits here.

We enable people and organisations to work in and experience the arts, screen and creative industries in Scotland by helping others to develop great ideas and bring them to life.

We distribute funding from the Scottish Government and The National Lottery.



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