Communications Assistant - 12 months Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 08 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,116 to £30,649 per year |
| Additional salary information: | The salary for this post is £29,116 per annum rising to £30,649 on successful completion of 6-month probationary period (All salaries at Cairn are under a standard benchmarking review and could be subject to change in April 2026) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 July 2025 |
| Location: | Inverness, Highland |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Cairn Housing Association |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Location:
We have offices in Edinburgh, Bellshill, Inverness, Irvine & Thurso (with Hybrid Working)
Salary:
The salary for this post is £29,116 per annum rising to £30,649 on successful completion of 6-month probationary period (All salaries at Cairn are under a standard benchmarking review and could be subject to change in April 2026)
Work pattern:
34.5 hours per week (full-time)
Join our team as a Communications Assistant with offices across Scotland!
Cairn is seeking a dedicated Communications Assistant to support the Communications team and wider organisation to effectively communicate and promote key messages with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure key information to stakeholders is accurate, high quality and informative by maintaining and updating our internal and external communications channels including website, staff intranet, social media and other publications
Ensure the brand is consistently applied, in accordance with our Brand Guidelines.
Ensure project deadlines are adhered to by updating a calendar of publications and production schedules (Communications Plan).
Arrange the printing and distribution of publications.
Provide excellent customer service to tenants and support tenants and customers with administrative support to enable them to exert meaningful influence on our decision-making processes, in accordance with our statutory requirements.
Monitor and process supplier invoices and billing to assist the team with budget control
Provide effective project admin support to the Business Services Directorate to facilitate the delivery of the Business Plan and achieve strategic goals.
Requirements:
Educated to HND level or equivalent and/or substantial experience working in a similar role. A qualification in marketing and/or communications would be desirable but is not essential.
Experience of the web and social media and the use of Microsoft Office packages, particularly design tools.
Awareness of best practice in marketing and communications across a range of platforms.
A willingness to travel to other office locations and remote sites and able to occasionally stay away from home overnight.
A Basic Disclosure is required for this role.
Employee Benefits: Why Cairn is the Best Place to Work
Join Cairn and enjoy a range of benefits including flexible and hybrid working, health and wellness support, tech and cycle schemes, compassionate leave, and more!
Cairn is passionate about creating equal opportunities for everyone and warmly invites applications from all community members.
A registered Scottish Charity SC(NO):016647
Application Process:
To apply, complete an application form online.
For assistance, call our head office at 0800 990 3405 or email recruitment@cairnha.com.
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 22nd July at 12 noon.
For full details, please download the job description.
We have offices in Edinburgh, Bellshill, Inverness, Irvine & Thurso (with Hybrid Working)
Salary:
The salary for this post is £29,116 per annum rising to £30,649 on successful completion of 6-month probationary period (All salaries at Cairn are under a standard benchmarking review and could be subject to change in April 2026)
Work pattern:
34.5 hours per week (full-time)
Join our team as a Communications Assistant with offices across Scotland!
Cairn is seeking a dedicated Communications Assistant to support the Communications team and wider organisation to effectively communicate and promote key messages with internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure key information to stakeholders is accurate, high quality and informative by maintaining and updating our internal and external communications channels including website, staff intranet, social media and other publications
Ensure the brand is consistently applied, in accordance with our Brand Guidelines.
Ensure project deadlines are adhered to by updating a calendar of publications and production schedules (Communications Plan).
Arrange the printing and distribution of publications.
Provide excellent customer service to tenants and support tenants and customers with administrative support to enable them to exert meaningful influence on our decision-making processes, in accordance with our statutory requirements.
Monitor and process supplier invoices and billing to assist the team with budget control
Provide effective project admin support to the Business Services Directorate to facilitate the delivery of the Business Plan and achieve strategic goals.
Requirements:
Educated to HND level or equivalent and/or substantial experience working in a similar role. A qualification in marketing and/or communications would be desirable but is not essential.
Experience of the web and social media and the use of Microsoft Office packages, particularly design tools.
Awareness of best practice in marketing and communications across a range of platforms.
A willingness to travel to other office locations and remote sites and able to occasionally stay away from home overnight.
A Basic Disclosure is required for this role.
Employee Benefits: Why Cairn is the Best Place to Work
Join Cairn and enjoy a range of benefits including flexible and hybrid working, health and wellness support, tech and cycle schemes, compassionate leave, and more!
Cairn is passionate about creating equal opportunities for everyone and warmly invites applications from all community members.
A registered Scottish Charity SC(NO):016647
Application Process:
To apply, complete an application form online.
For assistance, call our head office at 0800 990 3405 or email recruitment@cairnha.com.
Please note, we do not accept CVs.
Closing Date: Tuesday, 22nd July at 12 noon.
For full details, please download the job description.