Advertised from 26 June 2025

Role

Join us now to be part of the vital force in protecting and enhancing our National Park. We as a National Park Authority play a crucial role in tackling the twin challenges of the global Climate Emergency and Nature Crisis.

The Role:

The Communications & Engagement Officer will play an active and important role as part of the Communications Team, supporting the delivery of effective and creative communications aligned to the strategic objectives of the National Park Authority.

Working closely with the Media & Communications Manager, the post holder will help bring the work of the National Park Authority to life by proactively identifying compelling stories and creating engaging content that connects with a range of target audiences across press, digital and social platforms.

If you have an eye for a good story, can write with impact, and enjoy working across teams, partners and media to communicate important messages connecting people, climate and nature - this could be the role for you.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Media & Campaigns Manager to proactively identify, shape and deliver compelling stories that raise the profile of the National Park Authority and resonate with key audiences. 
• Research, write and produce a wide range of content, from press releases, briefings and articles to social posts and web copy - ensuring consistency in tone, accuracy and messaging across platforms. 
• Monitor media and environmental news, trends and opportunities to help inform timely and relevant communications that strengthen our visibility and impact. 
• Support media handling, including drafting responses, quotes and pitches, and responding to enquiries from journalists, stakeholders and members of the public. 
• Provide administrative support to the team, including maintaining media and influencer contact lists, reviewing press coverage, and managing image and content libraries. 
• Assist with social media community management, including responding to comments and messages, identifying community opportunities, and helping produce high-quality content in collaboration with our Creative Content Coordinator. 
• Support the Digital Communications Manager in keeping our website and internal communications platform up to date with engaging, relevant and accessible content. 
• Contribute creative ideas and help plan content that supports delivery of the Park Authority’s strategic goals through communications  
• Build relationships and collaborate with colleagues across the organisation and with external partners to help uncover and shape powerful stories that reflect the breadth of our work. 
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role and grade as required. 

Who we are looking for:

Your skills, abilities and experience should include:

• Experience in a similar communications or public relations role.
• Experience of producing written content and briefings for a range of different outlets and audiences, particularly the ability to digest policy and complex information and turn it into compelling written copy.
• Experience of working with and building relationships with the media to develop and deliver impactful stories.
• Experience of social media community management
• Excellent and confident communicator with strong written and verbal communications skills
• Fluency in Microsoft 365 and digital/social media platforms, tools and solutions

Ideally, but not essentially, you’ll also have:

• An understanding of the Scottish Government policy around Climate Change and Nature, particularly the role of National Parks
• Experience of working with website content management systems and MailChimp (or similar platform)
• Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience of working in marketing, PR or communications
• Journalism qualification.

Application notes

If you are interested in this role, please complete your application by 9th July 2025 @ 9am.

• Access our application form on our job portal
• Interviews will be virtual
• Interviews taking place on:w/c 14th July 2025

Who we are and our values:

Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park is more than just an idyllic place to work, the Park Authority is one of the UK’s Top 100 best not for profit companies to work for. Our Balloch headquarters is within easy reach of both Glasgow and Stirling with a train station at easy walking distance, a cycle to work scheme, although also ample car parking onsite.

We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme, annual leave allowance and access to wellbeing services and strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.

Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.

Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.