Advertised from 8 June 2026

Role

Use your creativity to support social justice

Govan Community Project is an organization based in Govan who work with people seeking asylum and refugees to achieve social justice, build community and support people to flourish.

We are looking for a creative and values-driven Communications Officer to help us share powerful stories, amplify voices, and build solidarity with people seeking safety in our communities.

This role is ideal for someone who believes in the power of storytelling to challenge injustice and division and wants their work to make a real difference in the community.

About the role

As our Communications Officer, you’ll work collaboratively with the team and community members to shape how we communicate our work to the world.  From social media posts and campaigns to newsletters and website content, you’ll bring our mission to life in ways that are engaging, accessible and impactful.

What you’ll bring to the role 

We’re looking for someone who is:

● A natural storyteller who can bring our impact to life 

● Creative and can bring new ideas about how to engage with different audiences 

● Confident using social media platforms and digital tools

● Comfortable creating simple, visually appealing content (e.g. Canva)

● Organised and able to manage your own workload

● Motivated by and shares our values around social justice and building inclusive communities

Ideally you will have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in communications, marketing or PR but just as importantly, you’ll bring passion, initiative, and a willingness to learn.

Why join us?

● An opportunity to use your creative skills for meaningful change

● Be part of a supportive, values-led team

● Work collaboratively with a diverse and inspiring community

● Contribute to work that challenges injustice and builds community 

Working with us

• Office based in Govan with good public transport links 
• Opportunities for blended working (following satisfactory probationary review) 
• 33 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Contractual sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Team Wellbeing activities 
• Occasional evening or weekend work may be required

Our commitment to inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation. We recognize the unique skills and experience that each individual brings to our organization.  We would particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of migration, the asylum system, or displacement.

We are part of the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative (www.ebeemployment.org.uk). The network supports inclusive recruitment of people with lived experience of the UK asylum or immigration system. If this is your experience, you can find useful resources here. You can also ask for free and private help with your application by filling in this form.

If you need support with your application, please contact:

recruitment@govancommunityproject.org.uk

0141 445 3718

Application notes

To access the application pack, please complete our recruitment questionnaire: https://forms.gle/MvAYbRgXBJ4iAwdd7

For informal enquiries:

Traci@govancommunityproject.org.uk

Closing date: 9.00 am Monday 22nd June 2026