Campaigns and Communications Officer

The Campaigns and Communications Officer role is a great opportunity to use your communications skills and knowledge of policy in Scotland to help tackle the nature and climate emergency. RSPB Scotland is Scotland s largest nature conservation charity. The campaigns team works across the organisation and with external coalitions and partners to build broad public support for our policy priorities. The successful candidate will work closely with parliamentary and communications colleagues. Forthcoming policy priorities include legislation aimed at restoring biodiversity. The successful candidate will coordinate internal and external stakeholders and support the development and implementation of activity designed to mobilise people for nature and climate. This is a fixed-term role which would make an excellent secondment opportunity. We see the role as a development opportunity for those with some experience looking to develop their campaigning and advocacy skills. What we need from you Essentials: Education at degree level or equivalent, or the ability to demonstrate work-related experience. Experience of working on nature conservation issues. Experience of working on a public-facing communications campaign. Public engagement and event management skills Ability to develop public messages from briefings or background information on a wide variety of topics. Strong social media campaigning skills. Experience of relationship-building with internal and external networks. Ability to plan, prioritise and project manage. Monitoring and evaluation of campaigns and communication activities to determine reach and impact, including on social media. Desirable Good understanding of the policy and political landscapes in Scotland and the UK. Event management for virtual events, such as webinars. Previous experience in conservation issues of concern., None specified

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Our work is driven by a passionate belief that we all have a responsibility to protect birds and the environment.

Pension, Life Assurance, 26 days annual leave.