Stories and Media Officer

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Do you believe in the power of storytelling to inspire change? We do, and we believe that every step tells astory.

At Walking Scotland, we know that people’s stories can touch hearts, shift perspectives and spark action. We’relooking for a talented and driven Stories and Media Officer to help us share the power of walking and wheelingacross Scotland.

About Walking Scotland

It’s an exciting time to join us. We’ve just unveiled our new name and brand, and as we approach our 30thanniversary, we’re stepping confidently into a bold new chapter.

Walking Scotland is a charity that helps make walking and wheeling a part of everyday life. We promote the benefitsof walking and wheeling on our physical, social and mental health. Our programmes connect communities andinspire positive behaviour change. We also improve places and spaces to walk and wheel.

We’re an advocate for making walking and wheeling inclusive. We work with partners and local communities to reducebarriers. This ensures everyone has the chance to walk and wheel everywhere they go. By focusing on walking andwheeling, we’re helping to solve some of Scotland’s biggest challenges, from health inequalities to theclimate-nature emergency.

About the role

As our Stories and Media Officer you’ll gather and share powerful stories that show how walking and wheelingtransforms lives and communities. You’ll craft compelling content that informs, inspires and connects across arange of platforms, from social media and press releases to campaigns and sector reports. You’ll also be thefirst point of contact for media and press enquiries and will raise the profile of Walking Scotland throughlocal and national PR.

Application notes

Ready to walk the talk?

The application pack for this role and information on how to apply are available on our websitewalkingscotland.org.uk

Closing date for applications : 12 noon, Thursday 24 July

Interview date : Monday 4 August

Walking Scotland is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualifiedand eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment,religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.

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