Communications Officer (Digital)

Would you like to work for one of Scotland’s best communications teams?

Wheatley is Scotland’s leading housing and property-management company and is passionate about ‘Making homes and lives better’.

Our award-winning Communications team plays a vital role in telling the story of how we support people, strengthen communities and deliver real social impact across Scotland.

We’re looking for a talented and motivated Communications Officer (Digital) to join our high-performing team on a temporary basis. This is an opportunity to work at the heart of a values-led organisation, shaping engaging content across both internal and external channels.

The role would suit:

• an experienced communications or press officer with strong digital skills and experience of working with the media, or
• a journalist with a solid digital background and a passion for storytelling across multiple channels.

You’ll work closely with colleagues across Wheatley to create and share compelling, people-focused content. Your work will include:

• producing engaging digital content for our websites, social media channels and staff intranet;
• creating and editing video and audio content (and helping us grow this further);
• writing clear, accurate and impactful stories for a range of audiences;
• supporting media relations, including responding to enquiries and writing press releases;
• contributing to the planning, delivery and evaluation of integrated communications and PR campaigns; and
• sharing stories that highlight how Wheatley is transforming communities and changing lives.

You’ll also be part of a rota providing a 24/7 on-call media service.

You’ll bring:

• excellent writing, filming and editing skills, with a strong eye for detail;
• proven experience producing digital content, ideally within a large or complex organisation;
• confidence working across multiple platforms and channels;
• a genuine interest in audio, video and visual storytelling;
• strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Just as importantly, you’ll be:

• a collaborative team player;
• flexible, adaptable and multi-skilled with the ability to contribute across all areas of the team’s work;
• a stickler for accuracy and meeting deadlines;
• creative, curious and solutions-focused; and
• a great communicator who builds positive relationships easily, a real ‘people person’ who is ready to go the extra mile to deliver outstanding services.

This is a demanding but highly rewarding role in an organisation where your work genuinely matters. You’ll be part of a supportive, ambitious team that takes pride in delivering high-quality communications that make a difference.

We celebrate individuality and recognise the strength that diversity brings. We want our teams to reflect the communities we serve and warmly welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, Wheatley Recruitment on Recruitment@wheatley-group.com

For an informal chat about the role, contact Lee Herron, Group Communications Manager, on 07867 292078 or via email at lee.herron@wheatley-group.com

To apply, please visit Job Train.

Closing Date: Monday, 21 September at 5pm