We are seeking a Communications Officer on a part-time, ongoing employment basis to play a central role in ensuring that our communications to both internal and external audiences are strategic, engaging and in line with our organisational values.

Working within the Fundraising and Communications team, the Communications Officer will co-ordinate and create accessible and engaging content across various channels, including the website, intranet, social media and printed resources to both internal and external audiences; helping raise the profile of Harmeny’s services, events and projects.

The successful candidate will work 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE), with options to work these hours flexibly over Monday to Friday. There is also the opportunity for some hybrid working following the induction period.

The successful applicant will be placed appropriately on the current national scale between £24,734 - £26,998 per annum (equivalent to a full-time salary of £30,917- £33,748 per annum). 

Harmeny Education Trust is a charitable organisation providing therapeutic care and education to children who have experienced early years trauma through abuse, neglect and family disruption, referred from all over Scotland. We currently work with children and young people aged 5-18, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis.

Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats and children’s play areas. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is on-site parking available.

We offer benefits and opportunities that promote wellbeing, work-life balance, staff development and security. Benefits include:

·     On-site Wellbeing spaces and free massage therapy 

·     Free gym membership and cycle to work scheme

·     Access to a wellbeing app and counselling

·     Access to discounts on shopping and events

All staff receive a comprehensive induction package, and access to a range of learning and development opportunities throughout their career with us. If you do not have experience of the specific communication tools we currently use (WordPress, SharePoint, Canva and Adobe InDesign) training and support will be given as part of your personal development plan.

Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience.