Advertised from 22 April 2026

Role

In this role, you’ll:

• Help raise awareness of our vital work to protect children and support families through clear, engaging communications.

• Share real stories of impact, amplifying children’s voices and bringing to life the difference our services and campaigns make. 

• Support the delivery of reactive and proactive media activity, be the first point of contact for press enquiries and participate in an on-call rota.

• Schedule and create content for our social media channels and website and contribute to internal communications that keep colleagues informed and connected.

• Have the opportunity to support creative campaigns on the issues that matter most to children and young people.

• You will use insight, learning and feedback to inform continuous improvement in communications activity.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

• A proactive, collaborative approach and commitment to our values.

• Previous experience in a similar communications role.

• Strong social media skills.

• Experience of working with the Scottish media.

• Excellent ICT skills and experience of Canva and creating video content. 

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to concisely summarise key information. 

What we offer:

• A workplace with values of with love, with purpose and with strength

• 40 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays

• Pension scheme and wellbeing support

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

• Access to Westfield Health, giving colleagues and their families confidential counselling support, wellbeing resources, and access to health and lifestyle benefits to support physical and mental wellbeing.

• Blue Light card discount 

• A Fair Work accredited workplace 

Our Values

Living our values, you will help create a workplace where our people can thrive, ensuring we deliver the best possible support to children and families. 

With love, we put children first.

With purpose, we transform lives together.

With strength, we do whatever it takes to protect Scotland’s children.

Application notes

If you share our values and are passionate about supporting our people, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date: 5pm on Wednesday 6 May 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 18 May

Contact: For more information, email nicola.douglas@childrenfirst.org.uk