Communications Officer

We are looking to recruit a Communications Officer to support and lead on Cranstoun's communications output. The role is offered as a fixed-term until July 2027 as maternity cover, with immediate availability preferred. The successful candidate will join a small team and work with the Head of Communications to coordinate internal and external communications, including media relations. They will be a key member of our team, working to promote high quality digital output via social media and the opportunity to work and manage projects. You will have excellent writing and oral skills and be confident in communicating sensitive topics externally to press and the public. Raising the profile of our services nationwide and locally is key to the way we continue to grow the work that we do. The Communications Officer will work closely with local partners, including commissioners to promote the work that happens in our services. They will also support our campaigning work. This role is a great opportunity to grow and develop communications and PR skills across a wide range of areas in the social justice space that Cranstoun works in. Those areas are: Alcohol & Other Drugs, Children & Young People, Criminal Justice, Domestic Abuse and Housing & Homelessness. This role will be remote with the opportunity to travel nationwide.