About Us:

The Cairngorms National Park (CNP) is the largest national park in the UK, covering 4500km2. It is also a place of sheer abundance, having more high mountain ground than anywhere else in the UK, the largest Caledonian forest, some of Scotland’s purest rivers and finest livestock rearing farmland. It is home to 25 percent of the UK’s rare and endangered species. It is a truly unique place to work, with our dedicated and passionate Communications team who are committed to providing the highest quality information experience for our varied audiences, every day. Furthermore, there is access to some of the most beautiful countryside straight from our Headquarters office door.

The Cairngorms National Park Authority is a fantastic place to work and offers great opportunities to grow your career. The Park Authority is listed in the UK’s top 100 best not- for-profit companies to work for. We’re dedicated to both this incredible place and our employees.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Media and Publications Manager to make a lasting and positive impact to the work of the Park Authority and to the future of this incredible National Park.

Equalities:

CNPA is an inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity, relationship status, disability, age and social class. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, as they are under-represented in the environment sector.

We are Disability Confident committed employer, if you are an applicant with disabilities who meets the essential requirements of the post, we will interview you. In all circumstances CNPA appoints on merit-based evidence the applicant supplies in meeting the essential criteria for the post.

The Role:

As the Media and Publications Manager you will provide strategic leadership on corporate communications and media relations for the Park Authority. You will help position the organisation – and the wider Cairngorms National Park – as a leader in tackling the nature and climate crisis, as well as a champion for local communities and for a range of key stakeholders.

You will work closely with senior management, the board and with senior Communications colleagues, you will develop and implement key messages that resonate with our target audiences, underpinned by the five-year National Park Partnership Plan. You will foster positive working relationships with members of the media (local, national and international), and will seek to proactively share the National Park’s story with audiences both here in the Cairngorms and further afield.

The Media and Publications Manager reports to the Head of Communications and Engagement, you will lead the Park Authority’s press office function and will line manage staff members looking after corporate publications / interpretation, and nature / land management comms. You will ensure a consistency of approach in all areas and a seamless connection with the Park Authority’s digital outputs, working closely with the Digital Communications Manager.

So, if you are keen to be the Media and Publications Manager and you can display the skills and experience listed here, this is the role you’ve been waiting for.

CNPA Benefits:

• Civil service pension scheme – some of the benefits include:
  • member contribution rates among the lowest in the public sector
  • tax relief on your contributions
  • generous employer contributions
  • a secure, inflation-proof pension for life, with no investment uncertainty
  • the option of tax-free lump sum on retirement
  • potential access to ill health and injury benefits if you become too ill to work
  • life assurance cover
  • benefits for loved ones and dependants
  • options to increase your pension
  • keeping all your pensions in one place by transferring in a pension you have built up elsewhere
  • support from our trusted charity partners
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus Public Holidays
• Professional development
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Use of pool cars

About You:

To be considered as our Media and Publications Manager, you’ll need:

• Experience of the media, gained in a press office environment or as a journalist or broadcaster, and a good understanding of this type of environment.
• Experience of delivering marketing and public relations campaigns to engage with identified target audiences.
• Proofreading and copyediting experience, ideally working on publications and / or interpretation projects.
• Excellent communication skills, both presentation and written, with the ability to persuade others to support Park Authority public relations activities and campaigns.
• Ability to interact confidently with different audiences and work in partnership with individuals from other organisations.
• Good proactive networker outside and inside the organisation.
• Initiative, vision and drive to develop the role and work of the team.
• Permission to work in the UK

Provan Hall is an A listed medieval building located in Auchinlea Park, which sits at the heart of Easterhouse. The building has undergone a £2m restoration by Glasgow City Council that will safeguard this important heritage asset as a new hub for heritage learning and engagement, and a visitor gateway to the Seven Lochs Wetland Park.

Following its restoration, Provan Hall is managed and operated by the Provan Hall Community Management Trust. The aim of the Trust is to engage and inspire local people to value and take part in caring for their local heritage. We aim to provide opportunities that connect local people and visitors to Provan Hall through inclusive and creative means of heritage interpretation and activities.

Provan Hall Community Management Trust were awarded a grant by the National Lottery Community Awards for All fund to initiate a youth programme at Provan Hall. Following on from the success of this project, we have been awarded a grant by The Graham Trust and The Robertson Trust. These grant enables us to focus a programme of engagement with young people aged 5 – 24 across Easterhouse, Glasgow. The postholder will coordinate a programme of activities for young people to inspire enthusiasm and develop participation in our organisation. The post holder will further develop our current connections with local youth groups and initiate new ones across the wider area, furthering young people’s involvement in Provan Hall and our organisation. The role will include coordinating with our project partners, developing youth forums, liaising with freelance professionals, staff and supervising volunteers. This is a maternity leave post initially covering 9 months of maternity leave but may extend to 12 months.

Role profile and application form available below.

Duncan Place Community Hub in Leith are recruiting new trustees with a broad range of skills and experience to enhance the charity’s governance, contribute to open discussion and oversee the implementation of strategy. Lived experience is valued as much as professional experience. Key areas for new trustees are community involvement, finance, HR, marketing, legal, social impact, funding, property, and facilities management.

Interested?

Contact: info@duncanplace.org

Book a place at our info evening: 19.00-20.00 on Tues 16th April 2024 – please let us know if you’re coming.

AGM Tues 23rd April

About Duncan Place Community Hub

Duncan Place Community Hub is a registered charity operating as a social enterprise. After being under threat of demolition, the building was saved by the local community, a charity was established, and funds were raised for a full refurbishment. Now a thriving and busy community centre in Leith, the hub has a growing programme of groups, classes and events. This brings folks together to share and learn, increase well-being, and reduce social isolation. Through providing secure and affordable long-term tenancies, the hub is also home to several other charities. Income from the long term leased space and from low cost activity fees means that the charity is financially healthy and has decent reserves. This innovative model means that the charity is able to use funds raised to respond to the communities needs without the need to rely on short term funding.

Experience Required

Experienced trustees are welcome, but you don’t have to have been a trustee before. Skills and experience in community involvement, finance, HR, marketing, legal, social impact, funding, property, and facilities management along with a willingness to share and advise are what we’re looking for.

Training Details

Current board members and the manager of the charity will provide induction and ongoing support. Online training on the role of a charity trustee in general is available.

Flexibility & Commitment

6 in-person evening meetings per year. These are 1.5-2hrs long. Occasional sub-group work may be required.

A minimum 12-month commitment is desirable.

Location/Travel Details

Duncan Place Community Hub, 4 Duncan Place, Leith, EH6 8HW

Expenses

Reasonable travel expenses are available. All other expenses must be agreed prior to spending.

Accessibility Details

Disabled parking space available. Ramp access. Accessible loos. Wide corridors and doors. Lift access to upper floors. Please let us know of any reasonable adjustments needed.

The Self Directed Support Forum East Renfrewshire is an independent charity organisation. We support people and their families who are thinking about directing their own support or someone they care for. We also support individuals and families who are already directing an existing social care package. Our vision is people having the choice and control over their own support arrangements to ensure they can live more independently.

The Forum are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our team.

You must have work experience in the field of Health and Social Care. It is essential that you are familiar with the Self-Directed Support (SDS) Act 2013 and the Scottish Government Legislation for SDS. You must be willing to learn and understand the local SDS policy and practice and be able to work well with all our partners. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic towards continued development in this area. An SCQF level 6 or HND in Health & Social Care or equivalent is required.

You must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, report writing and IT skills. Experience working with people who have additional needs, including individuals with communication impairments. It is essential that you have experience in representing clients within a multi-agency setting.

Teamwork is at the core of all our service provision and is imperative to the strategic growth of our organisation.

We require someone who is flexible and can adapt to any changes in delivery of service. This includes evening work occasionally, however the core hours of work are throughout Monday to Friday between 8.45am and 4.45pm.

Flexible Part time hours to be agreed and ideally will be over 5 days.