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Digital Communications Officer
- Part time
- £26,500 – £35,000 pro-rata
- Glasgow/ hybrid
- Closing 2nd June 2023
Overview
The SCQF is Scotland’s lifelong learning framework helping people of all ages and circumstances to access the education and training that is appropriate to them over their lifetime.
The SCQF Partnership has been in existence for 16 years, established as an independent charitable company core funded by Scottish Government. Our team of 12 staff all work to ensure that assessed learning and qualifications in Scotland are included on the Framework, with the aim of promoting wider learning pathways for learners and providing quality assured learning framework that is trusted by learners, employers and education providers alike.
The role
SCQF Partnership is seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to manage our online presence and deliver a wide range of digital marketing activity, working alongside our Communications and Marketing Officer. You will take creative approaches focused on improving engagement and understanding of the SCQF across all our key audiences. You’ll also have an opportunity to inform and shape our new Communications and Marketing Strategy and the future development of our website, helping to ensure that we are focused on achieving impact where it matters.
The Digital Communications Officer will be a self-motivated team player, having experience of developing social media strategies, using a range of communications channels and be proficient in the use of content management systems and the application of analytics to inform future strategy. You will be able to demonstrate learning to SCQF Level 7/8.
Responsible to: Head of Communications and Partnerships
Since its creation, 21 years ago, the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) has become established in a central role in the Scottish education, training and skills landscape.
The SCQF is overseen by the SCQF Partnership (SCQFP), which includes organisations from different sectors of education and training.
The Partnership employs a team of 12 people to maintain and promote the Framework. The team works with a range of stakeholders across Scotland to help create new learning pathways, broaden the curriculum offer to better meet the needs of all learners, and give recognition to all types of learning, wherever it occurs.
The SCQF is a key enabler for the Scottish Government’s aim of parity of esteem and recognition for all learning pathways, including the recognition of skills through prior and experiential learning. The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, Ms Shirley-Anne Somerville, has recently stressed her support for the SCQF and the SCQF Partnership team, and the need for it to retain its independent status, which she indicated is central to its ability to broker a holistic approach to improving the learner journey.
The current Chief Executive will retire at the end of 2022 and so the Partnership is now planning for a new Chief Executive to build on the successes to date and to lead the organisation moving forward.
The Chief Executive will:
- Be the advocate and public face of SCQF and SCQFP to government and to bodies with interests in education and training in Scotland;
- Act as chief advisor on matters of policy, strategy and practice to the Partnership Board and its committees
- Formulate proposals, generate consensus and implement decisions on behalf of the Board and in accordance with public policies;
- Through enlightened staff management and judicious public communications, implement Board-led policy and practice and achieve objectives set by the Board;
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with partners across sectors and borders;
- Manage the Partnership as a viable and sustainable business.
The successful candidate will show proven success at a managerial level in a policy environment, demonstrating strong analytical thinking and astute judgement, particularly in respect of learners securing access to, and recognition of, educational attainments. They will be an excellent communicator with a high level of confidence and clarity and able to work easily with a wide range of people and organisations across diverse media.
As a well-organised leader, they will be able to manage, empower and elevate a team of staff whilst simultaneously operating on a strategic, innovative and risk-aware level. The role requires a comprehensive knowledge of education, quality assurance and skills development and recognition, and the successful candidate will be expected to join colleagues in leading on such operational matters when necessary.
This is a great opportunity to join the SCQFP at a dynamic time for the organisation, and a time of great change and challenge in the economy, working with a committed team and trusted partners to invest in Scotland’s lifelong learning. With major reviews and consultations ongoing in the education, training and skills sector, this is the perfect time for the right candidate to play a leading role in change and to steer the organisation towards new horizons.