Communications & PR Officer

Hours of work – Part-time 0.8 FTE, 28 hours a week; including some evenings and Saturday work.

Contract – Fixed term to 31 March 2025, with the possibility of extension subject to continued funding.

The Communications and PR Officer will contribute to the delivery of the FCCAN Hub, its aim, objectives and outcomes by working with the Hub Manager to plan and deliver its  communication and PR strategy. This includes developing a communication plans, managing website and social media channels, writing and disseminating publicity material and engaging with the public and the media. The role also involves organising engagement and promotional events and encouraging collaboration and engagement with stakeholders and partner organisations.

Responsibilities include:

• Create and maintain the FCCAN Hub website and social media channels to support FCCAN’s work
• Create content for the website and social media accounts
• Organise engagement and mapping events for a range of stakeholders and partner organisations, including private, 3rd and public sector, communities and the public
• Develop the FCCAN network and build its membership of partner organisations
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with journalists and maintain a media database
• Create and deliver training on publicity, social media, and communications
• Assist in facilitating an annual Fife Climate Festival, promoting the event and its activities and encouraging participation
• Creating fliers, presentation and publicity packs and training materials
• Collaborate with and provide support to internal and external partners

General responsibilities

• To promote the values of FCCAN when working in the wider Fife community and engage with the communities in a way that empowers them to adopt sustainable behaviour changes
• To comply fully with the FCCAN’s ethos, policies and procedures and relevant legislation
• To work and communicate effectively with other team members
• To work constructively and effectively with partners, groups and organisations
• To provide an excellent participant experience
• To attend and contribute to team meetings and training courses
• To undertake other duties in line with the job purpose

Equal opportunities

FCCAN values diversity and is committed to providing equal opportunities for all staff and applicants regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation,
marital status or pregnancy and maternity. FCCAN makes hiring decisions based solely on experience, skills and the needs of the CIC at the time. Please tell us if you have access needs for the recruitment process and we will try to meet your needs.

Interviews will be held on Friday, 4th October 2024.