Head of External Communications and Engagement (Ref: 0013ZC)
| Posting date: | 22 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £55,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £55000.00 - £55000.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 September 2025 |
| Location: | Glasgow, G2 8BD |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | B0236-25-0365 |
Summary
All applicants must submit a CV along with a cover letter explaining why they should be considered for this role. Applications will not be accepted without a cover letter. Please note: This role may close earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Closing date: 17th September 2025 Interviews to be held w/c 29th September 2025 Join our team as Head of External Communications and Engagement for Scotland Every year, WithYou in Scotland helps more than 14,000 people to overcome challenges with drugs and alcohol. We are working towards a future free from harm, where anyone seeking help feels welcomed and not judged. We are recruiting for a Head of External Communications and Engagement for Scotland. This is an exciting opportunity to join our charity at a time of growth - we are about to launch a new, first-of-its-kind service in Highland, and we have a critical role in influencing what drug policy will look like post-2026 and the end of the National Mission. This role sits within our Business Development and Communications Directorate, an innovative team committed to finding new, impactful ways of connecting with our stakeholders so that we can grow our work and reach more people. If you are looking to join a forward thinking, values-driven charity, and have the passion and expertise to lead our external engagement and communications offering in Scotland, we'd love to hear from you. This role is home-based, with travel across Scotland as required. Therefore, you must live in Scotland and have knowledge of the landscape to be considered for this role. About the Role The post holder will be responsible for the overall operation, leadership and day-to-day running of our communications activity in Scotland. We want to continue to grow our relationships with the media, politicians, and partner organisations and boost our profile amongst the general public, so that people who need help know who we are and how to reach us. Scotland is in the midst of a drug and alcohol death crisis. As a charity, we are determined to help more people to get better and live happier, healthier lives. We deliver first-rate services in communities across Scotland, and we need a communications function that can complement them. Benefits 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays An extra day off for your birthday or a special occasion of your choice Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave 2 days paid volunteer leave per year Auto-enrollment into We Are With You's pension scheme Access to a Blue Light Card - giving you great savings on big high-street and online brands Flexible working opportunities and access to a range of services and resources to support you with your wellbeing We have an excellent Refer a Friend scheme which offers you a £500 bonus for any recommendations, any role! Our scheme allows you to recommend your friends and family to work with us and earn a £500 bonus payment for every successful referral you make. Please note, the Refer a Friend scheme is only applicable if your recommended friend completes their 6 months probation period DE&I As an organisation, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports and celebrates the diverse voices and experiences of our staff. We know that representing the communities we serve is key to us meeting our goals of radically improving people's lives. We welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, and we encourage people from underrepresented communities and backgrounds to apply to join our team, including people with lived experience, people with disabilities, people from racialised communities, LGBTQ+ people, people of all ages and armed forces veterans. As part of our commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates that are veterans and meet all the essential criteria for a role. WithYou is also a Disability Confident Employer, and we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with a disability and meet all the essential criteria for a role. If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.