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We are hiring! Vacancy: Communications and Events Officer
Communications and Events Officer
Fixed Term, Freelance Role
Engaged by The Southern Uplands Partnership
Period of work: 30 June 2025 – 28 February 2026 (9 months)
Hours: 14 hours / 2 days per week, up to maximum of 34 days, worked flexibly
Primarily this will be within office hours, though there may be some weekend or evening work required. SUP operates flexible working hours, meaning that days and hours of work are flexible, provided that they meet the needs of the freelance post and the organisation.
Place of work:
Home / Office of Southern Uplands Partnership (Studio 1, Lindean Mill, Galashiels, TD1 3PE)
Pay rate: £175 per day
Overview of the role
The Communications and Events Officer will support The Southern Uplands Partnership’s portfolio of projects – the role will provide communications and marketing support as well as event production support for our work in the Borders – specifically working with our Scottish Borders Climate Action Network (SBCAN) team. During the period of work there may be opportunities for additional hours linked to other SUP core/project teams’ work in the Borders and Dumfries and Galloway.
Key Responsibilities
This role will involve:
Developing and scheduling engaging content for social media channels (e.g. Facebook, Instagram) to grow audience engagement
Copy writing, editing and updates for webpages
Creating graphic and image assets
Data analytics gathering from our social media channels and website to monitor site visits, reach and engagement
Providing support for events; including supporting co-ordination, promotion, ticketing and on the day support as needed
Administration related to event delivery including evaluation and monitoring support or seed funding allocations
Person Specification – Essential Skills
Experience and enthusiasm in the use of social media, digital platforms and materials
Excellent inter-personal and communication skills
Experience in copy-writing for a range of audiences and platforms
Excellent attention to detail, experience of copy editing and proof reading
Ability to work well in a team, but also able to operate independently
Motivated, pro-active, highly-organised, reliable and willing to work flexibly
Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Experience of event production and promotion
Proven ability to create and deliver online content in collaboration with project teams or organisations
An interest in and passion for the work of the Southern Uplands Partnership and our projects
Excellent IT skills – including Microsoft Office packages
Driving license and access to a car
Person Specification – Desirable Skills
Experience of working within a third sector organisation
Experience of using graphics software (Adobe In Design, Canva or similar) to create visually appealing content
About The Southern Uplands Partnership
The Southern Uplands Partnership (SUP) works across the south of Scotland. In 2025 we will celebrate our 25th anniversary year and an impressive track record of development and delivery of innovative projects, many of which are now successful independent charities / projects in their own right.
Our charitable objectives are:
To promote and advance education of the public about working and living sustainably in the Southern Uplands of Scotland, either independently and/or in association with Local Authorities, relevant agencies, voluntary organisations and local residents.
To guide and encourage the integration of environmental, social and economic land-use policies, the sustainable use and management of land and water and other relevant activities in the Southern Uplands so that they are compatible with considerations of the environment and local communities.
To promote, protect and conserve the biodiversity of the Southern Uplands of Scotland for the benefit of society.
To apply please provide:
A current CV, and
A covering letter, indicating your reasons for applying and outlining how your knowledge, skills and experience relate to the Person Specification.
Please submit by email to recruitment@sup.org.uk by 10 am on Monday 19th May 2025.
Head to SUP website for the job description: We are hiring! Vacancy: Communications and Events Officer | Southern Uplands Partnership
Interviews will be held on Monday 26th May 2025
We are able to accept applications in alternative formats. If you have any form of access needs, please not hesitate to contact us to discuss your requirements.
Please include 2 references for previous work delivered.