Job Description

About the role:

We are looking for a communicator to ensure our 450 staff members are informed and involved to help shape the future of our company. The Communications Officer role is instrumental in keeping staff informed and aware of campaigns and initiatives across the business.

Location:

Office based / Hybrid working

Reporting To:

The Communications Manager

Salary:

28,000 - 32,000 (depending on experience)

What you will do:

Focus on Internal Communications, producing written content that follows a content schedule and help shape our corporate messaging. Deliver well written and engaging content within the company Intranet, Website and Social Media Channels. To source, write and edit clear and engaging content for our key internal communications. Proactively identify opportunities to create written content that promotes the work our people do, both internally and externally. On occasion, assist other members of the Support Services department in delivering company service objectives. To be an active member of the communications team, prepared to support other communications projects as required whilst using your own initiative to pitch new ideas and create content. Writing and leading award entries

What you will have:

Excellent written communication and copy writing skills Experience in working with staff and senior management Evidence of creative-writing skills. Work well within a team as well working on your own and remotely. There may be a requirement for occasional out of hours working (e.g. attending customer events). Degree educated is desirable, ideally in Communications, Public Relations or Marketing - but not mandatory. At least 1-2 years of communications experience, ideally within a large organisation or Public Relations agency.
The job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the range of duties to be undertaken but does not provide an exhaustive list.

What do we offer?

34 days annual leave (including public holidays) Pension scheme Life Assurance Private Health Care Flexible working arrangements
We offer the chance to work in a friendly, hard-working, and high-achieving team where you will be encouraged to take responsibility, develop yourself and see the difference you are making to the business.

Our head office is in Barrhead (one mile from Barrhead train station).

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic by law. If there are preparations, we can make to help ensure you have a positive interview experience, please let us know.

We promote equal opportunity within George Leslie and value diversity in our workforce. Our commitment to Equal Opportunity and Diversity begins with our recruitment and selection process. We will ensure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process.

If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty which means you are unable to complete the application process online, please get in touch by email or telephone so that we can make alternative arrangements for you.

George Leslie Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer, accredited by Investors in People and have ISO 9001/14001/45001 certifications.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Life insurance Private medical insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Glasgow G78 1TJ

Application deadline: 06/06/2025
Reference ID: Communications Officer