Communications Officer

LocationEdinburgh with hybrid working (occasional travel across Scotland and to Bristol)

SetupHybrid

LevelEntry

Posted3w ago

Communications & Marketing

Quick answer

Soil Association is hiring a part-time Communications Officer (Edinburgh, hybrid) with a salary range of £30,500 - £32,000 to support the Food for Life Scotland programme.

Role: Communications Officer
Organization: Soil Association
Location: Edinburgh with hybrid working (occasional travel across Scotland and to Bristol)
Work setup: Hybrid
Level: Entry
Compensation: £30,500 - £32,000 pa FTE
Category: Communications & Marketing

The role

The role involves delivering integrated communications for the Food for Life Scotland programme, focusing on increasing the profile and engagement of the programme with stakeholders, funders, partners, and the wider public.

What you'll do

Deliver integrated communications for the Food for Life Scotland programme
Strengthen and extend the profile, reach, and engagement of the programme with stakeholders, funders, partners, and the wider public
Support the Food for Life Scotland team's strategic objectives and communications objectives delivery through compelling storytelling, content creation, media relations, digital communications, stakeholder engagement, and integrated campaign delivery

What it takes

Positive and collaborative attitude
Highly motivated and organised
Experience in stakeholder engagement
Experience in media relations
Experience with Canva and LinkedIn
Strong copywriting and editing skills

What you'll bring

Strong copywriting and editing skillsExperience with Canva and LinkedInAttention to detailEmpathy with the aims and objectives of the Soil AssociationExperience in stakeholder engagementExperience in media relations

How we treat you

27 days annual holiday increasing to 30 days with length of service plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time), Pension scheme with ethical investment options and employer contribution increasing with length of service, Free membership of the Soil Association and discounts on organic produce, Volunteer days to give back to the local community or support green initiatives, Family friendly policies and flexible working, Cycle to work scheme

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Edinburgh with hybrid working, with occasional travel across Scotland and to Bristol.

What is the compensation?

The compensation is £30,500 - £32,000 per annum FTE.

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include a positive and collaborative attitude, highly motivated and organised, experience in stakeholder engagement, experience in media relations, experience with Canva and LinkedIn, and strong copywriting and editing skills.

How do I apply?

Applications should be submitted by the closing date of 18th October 2026.

How to apply

Apply directly on Soil Association's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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