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Location: Craigmillar, Edinburgh (On Site)
Salary: A GBP 28,736 (pro rata)
Vacancy Type: Permanent, Part Time (23 hours per week)
Closing date: 30th August 2026
Interview dates: w/c 7th September 2026
At Thistle, we believe in a world free from isolation and loneliness, where a health crisis doesn't mean a life crisis. We support people living with long-term health conditions to live good lives and achieve what matters most to them.
We're looking for a part-time Communications Specialist (23 hours per week) to join our Communications Team at an exciting time as we develop and share a bold new ambition for our organisation.
At the heart of this role is storytelling. We're looking for someone who is collaborative and curious, with the ability to uncover powerful stories that help bring Thistle's impact to life and strengthen engagement with colleagues, supporters and our wider community.
As part of a small and collaborative communications team, you'll play a key role in delivering internal communications, supporter and donor stewardship communications and organisation-wide storytelling. You'll work closely with colleagues across Thistle to create content, share experiences and support communication activities that connect people to our ambition and impact.
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What you'll do
- Lead the development and delivery of internal communications content that keeps colleagues and people in our community informed and connected to Thistle's work and purpose.
- Develop engaging content and communications that strengthen relationships with supporters and donors demonstrating the impact of their support.
- Identify and develop compelling stories that demonstrate the impact of our work and the experiences of the people we support.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to bring a diverse range of voices and experiences into our communications.
- Support fundraising campaigns through effective planning and coordination.
- Contribute to the development of newsletters and reports e.g. annual Impact Report.
About You
We're looking for a talented communicator who is naturally curious about people and passionate about sharing their stories.
You'll Bring
- Excellent writing, editing and content creation skills.
- Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
- A collaborative, approachable and adaptable working style.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Experience in internal communications, donor stewardship, the charity sector or Scotland's health and social care landscape would be an advantage.
We're looking for someone who can commit to working a minimum of two days per week in our Centre of Wellbeing in Craigmillar, Edinburgh ideally on Thursdays and Fridays.
What we offer
- 35 days of annual leave (pro rata)
- Contributory pension
- Non-contributory death in service benefit scheme
- Free access to the Thistle Gym
- Membership of the HSF Health Plan which includes: money back on everyday healthcare costs, a GP advice line and shopping discounts (this membership can be extended to cover immediate family after completion of probation)
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Thistle Foundation, please do not hesitate.
We recognise that experience can be gained in different ways and welcome applications from people who have gained experience through work, study and/or volunteering.
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