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Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations

The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations is the membership organisation for Scotland's charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises. Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.

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Communications and Engagement Lead

St Andrew's First Aid
Full time
Hybrid: Glasgow
£40,000
Closing 12 March 2026
Advertised from 26 February 2026

Role

St Andrew’s First Aid is Scotland’s national first aid charity with a proud 140-year heritage and a strong public reputation.

We are seeking an experienced Communications and Engagement Lead to take ownership of our external and internal communications — strengthening visibility, reputation and engagement across Scotland.

This is a senior communications role reporting to the Executive Director of Marketing, Communications and Inward Investment.

You will:

  • develop and deliver an integrated communications and engagement strategy
  • lead media relations and reputation management
  • act as a senior advisor to leadership on messaging and reputational risk
  • oversee storytelling across volunteering, training and community impact
  • lead digital communications strategy across social and online channels
  • strengthen internal communications for staff and volunteers
  • use insight, performance data and audience feedback to improve impact
  • line manage the Marketing and Content Executive

We are looking for:

  • significant communications or PR experience in a charity, public sector or values-led organisation
  • demonstrable experience leading digital channels and social strategy
  • a track record of delivering high-impact campaigns and securing positive media coverage
  • experience handling reputation or crisis communications
  • excellent writing and editorial skills
  • strong analytical capability and experience using insight to drive decisions
  • collaborative leadership and line management experience

This is an opportunity to shape the voice of a respected national charity and play a visible leadership role in how we communicate our impact across Scotland.

Application notes

Please apply via our careers site: Communications & Engagement Lead job - Glasgow - St. Andrew's First Aid