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Vacancy - Communications Assistant (Temporary)
Salary - £26,520 FTE
Location - Hybrid working from home, Edinburgh head office and/or other community venues
Contract Type - Temporary appointment for 9 months (may be an opportunity for extension) and an expected start in early May 2026. Open to applicants looking for a 28-hour (part-time) or 35-hours (full-time) per week. Flexible working arrangements.
Purpose of the role:
As SIS’s Marketing and Communications Manager takes maternity leave, other members of the team are taking on additional responsibility to cover her role. This Communications Assistant role will deliver key tasks and complete maternity cover arrangements. We are seeking a proactive Communications Assistant, passionate about social aims, to join our team and support in achieving SIS’s ambitious goals.
SIS activity spans loan investment, market building (webinars, workshops, expert business support and events) and influencing those around us to operate with responsible business practices. This is a broad marketing and communications role, and the Communications Assistant will ensure SIS articulates our offering and engages with target audiences through the SIS website, social media channels, PR activities, and in-person events.
Job Specification - All the role details are available to download below.
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Closing date - 11.59 pm on Wednesday, 8 April.
Benefits of working with us
Hybrid working
Our team are spread across Scotland, working from our Edinburgh office, home or community and co-working venues. We meet face to face at least quarterly for ‘Moments that Matter’.
Flexible working
We work flexibly, so you can structure your working day around both work and personal commitments. In the winter, we encourage colleagues to take an extended break and get outside for some fresh air and vitamin D.
Health and Wellbeing
The private healthcare scheme, Benenden Health, is offered to all colleagues. We also have access to Togetherall, a confidential mental health platform, and we have in-house Mental Health First Aiders.
Competitive pensions
We offer a competitive pension scheme with SIS contributing 8% of a team member’s salary when the individual makes a minimum contribution of 4%.
Generous holiday allowance
Recharging your batteries is important. SIS full-time team members benefit from 39 days leave per year, including Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year’s Day and the 2 of January (allowances are adjusted for part-time hours).
Diversity-smart people and policies
At SIS we value diversity of thought and experience. We believe all team members should feel valued, supported and comfortable to be themselves at work. We are proud to be on an ongoing journey that seeks out and implements best practice.
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