Communications and Engagement Assistant

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to fill an exciting role within our Communication and Engagement Team.

• 1 month fixed term contract (from 1st August 2016 to 31st August 2016)

Cairn Housing Association requires a Communication and Engagement Assistant to work with the Communications and Engagement Team to develop a project brief and project plan to produce a film celebrating Cairn’s 25th anniversary.  The film would showcase the achievements of the Cairn Community Fund.  The post holder would visit community projects, engage with participants, interview participants and film activities.  The post holder would work with Cairn’s consultants to produce the final film to be showcased at the Cairn AGM.

The post holder would also use the stories and outcomes generated by these visits to promote Cairn and the Cairn Community Fund through our website, social media and traditional print media.

The successful applicant will have the ability to communicate in a variety of styles to appeal to different audiences, an understanding of marketing, public relations and communications, as well as project management skills.

A Basic Disclosure Scotland Scheme check is also required for this post.

It is intended that interviews will take place in the Edinburgh Citypoint Office on 5 August 2016.

You can download an Employment Application Form for this post in PDF format, or you can apply online.