Scottish Communications Officer

Role: Scottish Communications Officer

• Salary: £46,346.42 (gross) per annum, with a fixed sum allowance of £2,764. There is the ability to progress to £50,913.46 over the next 2 years.
• This is a Regular Driver Role so also attracts a car allowance of £5000 (gross) per annum, subject to internal checks.
• Current employees in banding 32-36 will maintain their existing salary.

Location: Scottish Labour Party- Glasgow

Duration: Permanent role (subject to full driving licence and compliant vehicle)

The Labour Party is looking to recruit a Scottish Communications Officer. The post-holder will be responsible for developing and implementing a pro-active national media strategy and taking responsibility for the day to day presentation of the UK Labour Government’s policies as relevant for Scotland, the work of the Scottish Labour Leader and Scottish Labour Group in Holyrood, and the work of Labour Groups in local authorities across Scotland.

The successful candidate will have

• An understanding of how to devise and deliver a media strategy
• Ability to build relations with national and local media
• Ability to provide media training as necessary
• Excellent organisational skills.

To apply for this post, please upload your CV to the ‘upload resume’ section. In the cover note section, using the person specification outlined in the job description, please detail briefly how your knowledge, skills and experience enable you to meet our required criteria. Shortlisting will depend on how closely you meet these criteria. Both CV and cover note are required in order for your application to be considered.

To find out more about the role please click here to view the Job Description

The deadline for applications is 05 November 2026.

Please note that this is a Regular Driver Role and there is a requirement to be able to drive and own a compliant car in this role. Any successful applicant will be required to drive and have a compliant car within 12 months of their start date. A driving licence is required for this role due to operational requirements including travel between multiple locations and transportation of campaign materials. Candidates who cannot drive due to disability are encouraged to apply as reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.

The Labour Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.