Advertised from 7 August 2025

Role

Lead the national voice of the Church of Scotland.

The Church of Scotland is seeking a visionary, strategic, and collaborative communications leader to join as Head of Communications. This is a unique opportunity to lead and transform the communications function of one of Scotland’s most historic and influential institutions at a pivotal time of change and renewal.

As Head of Communications, you will be responsible for the Church’s national communications strategy, ensuring it reflects our mission, engages a wide and diverse audience, and strengthens our voice across Scotland and beyond. You will oversee all aspects of media relations, digital presence, internal communications, brand, and publications, leading a dedicated and experienced team to tell the Church’s story with clarity, creativity and purpose.

We’re looking for a leader who can:

• Set and deliver a clear, strategic vision for Church-wide communications;
• Engage confidently with media, public affairs, congregations, presbyteries and civic partners;
• Inspire and develop a high-performing, multi-disciplinary communications team;
• Translate complex or sensitive information into impactful messaging;
• Champion innovation and digital growth, while respecting tradition and faith.

You’ll bring significant senior experience in communications, media or public affairs, ideally in a large, public-facing organisation. You’ll be a gifted communicator, a trusted advisor to senior leaders, and someone with the credibility and sensitivity to lead in a values-driven, faith-based environment.

It is an essential requirement of this role that the post-holder is a committed Christian with a live Church connection which is a Genuine Occupational Requirement in terms of the Equality Act 2010.

Application notes

Saxton Bampfylde Ltd is acting as an employment agency advisor to the Church of Scotland on this appointment.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website.