Communications Officer
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,125 to £37,101 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 February 2026 |
| Location: | Dundee, Scotland |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Scottish Social Services Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
£34,125 – £37,101
35 hours per week
Permanent
Dundee
Closing date: 8.00am on Monday 16 February 2026
About the role
We are looking for a Communications Officer to join our Communications and Policy Department.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, innovative and creative communications and marketing professional to join the Scottish Social Services Council. You will be a key member of our team with the experience, skills and knowledge to implement and deliver our communications priorities.
[This role is not suitable for secondment.]
What you need to succeed
You will be an experienced, innovative communications professional, able tocreate engaging content, managing a variety of activities and demands.
You will have:
an SCQF Level 9 qualification (ie a degree or equivalent in communications, marketing, public relations or a related subject)
a successful record of delivery in communications and/or marketing
experience using a mix of engagement tools and channels
a strong creative approach, producing innovative and effective content, campaigns and information across digital and other channels
experience of organising events, in person and online
experience of applying and using analytical tools to provide customer insight, evaluation and develop content
experience of using web platforms and their content management systems eg SharePoint, WordPress
experience using MS Teams and Office 365
excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build great working relationships
concise and clear oral and written skills and be able to convey complex messages effectively using plain language.
The starting salary for this post will be at the minimum point of the advertised pay scale.
About the SSSC
We are the regulator for the social work, social care and children and young people workforce in Scotland.
Why work for us?
We are an ambitious, enthusiastic and supportive organisation. With around 300 employees, you can really make an impact here. We offer a generous salary, flexible working arrangements, a full range of benefits, local government pension scheme and up to 43 days holiday (dependent on service).
Our office is based in Dundee and we offer a flexible, agile working approach that combines remote working with time in the office. We value the benefits of in-person collaboration and working together so while most roles allow flexibility, we ask colleagues to attend the office occasionally for key activities such as meetings, training, and team events and other occasions. We’re happy to discuss how this works in practice for each role.
We’re an equal opportunity employer
We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates who identify as having a disability and for individuals who are Care Experienced, where they meet the essential criteria for the role.
We’re happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Email us at recruitment@sssc.uk.com and we’ll be in touch.
Ready to apply?
You’ll find more information in the job profile and person specification.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact lorraine.wakefield@sssc.uk.com or nicola.chainey@sssc.uk.com to arrange a time.
To apply, please complete the online application by 8.00am on Monday 16 February 2026. We expect to hold interviews during the week beginning Monday 9 March 2026.
Using AI tools in applications
Please note that you are welcome to use AI tools to support the preparation of your application; however, your submission must accurately reflect your own skills and experience. If you have used AI at any stage, please disclose this in your application. Where you reach the interview stage, your skills, knowledge, and experience will be assessed during the process. For further details, please refer to our Guidance on Using AI.
Please note, we will retain your application for 12 months so that we may consider you for similar posts. If you’re interested in other roles at the SSSC, or if a similar post is re-advertised and you wish to submit an updated application, please continue to apply as normal.
35 hours per week
Permanent
Dundee
Closing date: 8.00am on Monday 16 February 2026
About the role
We are looking for a Communications Officer to join our Communications and Policy Department.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated, innovative and creative communications and marketing professional to join the Scottish Social Services Council. You will be a key member of our team with the experience, skills and knowledge to implement and deliver our communications priorities.
[This role is not suitable for secondment.]
What you need to succeed
You will be an experienced, innovative communications professional, able tocreate engaging content, managing a variety of activities and demands.
You will have:
an SCQF Level 9 qualification (ie a degree or equivalent in communications, marketing, public relations or a related subject)
a successful record of delivery in communications and/or marketing
experience using a mix of engagement tools and channels
a strong creative approach, producing innovative and effective content, campaigns and information across digital and other channels
experience of organising events, in person and online
experience of applying and using analytical tools to provide customer insight, evaluation and develop content
experience of using web platforms and their content management systems eg SharePoint, WordPress
experience using MS Teams and Office 365
excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build great working relationships
concise and clear oral and written skills and be able to convey complex messages effectively using plain language.
The starting salary for this post will be at the minimum point of the advertised pay scale.
About the SSSC
We are the regulator for the social work, social care and children and young people workforce in Scotland.
Why work for us?
We are an ambitious, enthusiastic and supportive organisation. With around 300 employees, you can really make an impact here. We offer a generous salary, flexible working arrangements, a full range of benefits, local government pension scheme and up to 43 days holiday (dependent on service).
Our office is based in Dundee and we offer a flexible, agile working approach that combines remote working with time in the office. We value the benefits of in-person collaboration and working together so while most roles allow flexibility, we ask colleagues to attend the office occasionally for key activities such as meetings, training, and team events and other occasions. We’re happy to discuss how this works in practice for each role.
We’re an equal opportunity employer
We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be a Level 3 Disability Confident Leader and offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates who identify as having a disability and for individuals who are Care Experienced, where they meet the essential criteria for the role.
We’re happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Email us at recruitment@sssc.uk.com and we’ll be in touch.
Ready to apply?
You’ll find more information in the job profile and person specification.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact lorraine.wakefield@sssc.uk.com or nicola.chainey@sssc.uk.com to arrange a time.
To apply, please complete the online application by 8.00am on Monday 16 February 2026. We expect to hold interviews during the week beginning Monday 9 March 2026.
Using AI tools in applications
Please note that you are welcome to use AI tools to support the preparation of your application; however, your submission must accurately reflect your own skills and experience. If you have used AI at any stage, please disclose this in your application. Where you reach the interview stage, your skills, knowledge, and experience will be assessed during the process. For further details, please refer to our Guidance on Using AI.
Please note, we will retain your application for 12 months so that we may consider you for similar posts. If you’re interested in other roles at the SSSC, or if a similar post is re-advertised and you wish to submit an updated application, please continue to apply as normal.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.