Digital and Social Media Creative (Sight Scotland)

Sight Scotland is Scotland s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive.

The Digital and Social Media Creative is responsible for developing and creating engaging digital content and for managing Sight Scotland s social media channels. This role requires a mix of creativity, digital storytelling and a passion for social media in the charity sector. The role will enhance Sight Scotland s online presence and engage their audiences, inspiring people to donate, take part in sponsored events and online campaign actions as well as contacting the charities for support with sight loss.

It is important that the successful candidate for this role has existing experience of working within a charity/fundraising environment. In order to ensure the role is successful, an understanding of fundraising and how we can effectively apply digital tools and techniques to support income generation is vital.

• Hybrid, with 2 days a week in Edinburgh office

• 37 days leave pro-rata (inclusive of bank holidays)

• Contributory pension scheme up to 12% employer contribution

• Closing midnight Tuesday 21st October

• Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 29th October in person at Sight Scotland's HQ in Edinburgh.

In order to progress your application, please download the Candidate Pack and make contact with THINK Recruitment for an informal screening call. Please ensure you reach out to arrange a call with enough time before the role closes as unfortunately we cannot progress candidates to longlist who haven't been screened.