Communications Coordinator

The Park Authority is working with the National Lottery Heritage Fund and over 70 partners on
its Cairngorms 2030 (C2030) programme. Inspired by the Gaelic word Dùthchas – meaning the
deep-rooted connection between people and nature – Cairngorms 2030 will put the power to tackle
the climate and nature crisis in the hands of people who live, visit and work in the UK’s
largest national park.

Through 20 long-term projects, the Cairngorms will become the first national park in the UK to
reach – and go beyond – net zero carbon emissions. We will do this by:

• Transforming the way land is managed and used to benefit people and nature.
• Empowering communities to shape the future of their local area.
• Making getting around the Cairngorms easier, safer and greener.
• Fostering healthier, happier communities with wellbeing at their heart.

In the Cairngorms National Park, people and nature will thrive together. We are opening recruitment for the post of Communications Coordinator, which is one of several
roles to deliver this programme.

About Us:

The Cairngorms National Park (CNP) is the largest national park in the UK, covering 4500km2. It is
also a place of sheer abundance, having more high mountain ground than anywhere else in the UK, the
largest Caledonian forest, some of Scotland’s purest rivers and finest livestock rearing farmland.
It is home to 25 percent of the UK’s rare and endangered species. It is a truly unique place to
work, with our dedicated and passionate Communications team who are committed to providing the
highest quality information experience for our varied audiences, every day. Furthermore, there is
access to some of the most beautiful countryside straight from our Headquarters office door.

The Cairngorms National Park Authority (CNPA) was recognised as one of Scotland’s top 10 flexible
employers and listed in the UK’s Top 100 best not for profit companies to work for; we’re dedicated
to both this fantastic landscape and our employees.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Communications Coordinator to join the CNPA and be the
day-to-day lead for communications relating to the five-year Cairngorms 2030 programme.

Equalities:

CNPA is an inclusive organisation and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion and belief, pregnancy and maternity,
relationship status, disability, age and social class. We particularly welcome applications from
individuals from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, as
they are under-represented in the environment sector.

We are Disability Confident committed employer, if you are an applicant with disabilities who meets
the essential requirements of the post, we will interview you. In all circumstances CNPA appoints
on merit-based evidence the applicant supplies in meeting the essential criteria for the post.

The Role:

As the Communications Coordinator you will work closely with the wider Communications team, C2030
Engagement staff, project partners and appointed consultants, you will have an eye for a good story
and create compelling content to showcase the programme as it develops.

You will help coordinate communications activity and ensure it is timely, audience-focused, and
appropriately rolled out to the communities, groups and individuals we need to engage in C2030.

So, if you are keen to be the Communications Coordinator, being the day-to-day lead for
communications relating to the five-year C2030 programme and you can display the skills and
experience listed here, this is the role you’ve been waiting for.

CNPA Benefits:

• Civil service pension scheme
• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service, plus Public Holidays
• Professional development
• Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Use of pool cars

About You:

To be considered as our Communications Coordinator, you’ll need:

• Experience of managing or co-ordinating comms for a variety of projects and / or events
• Excellent communication skills, both presentation and written, with an ability to work
  constructively with a range of partners
• Real attention to detail and ability to establish and follow clear processes
• Experience of creating content for a wide range of digital and offline platforms
• Good proactive networker outside and inside the organisation
• Good team player
• Computer literate – able to use Microsoft Office suite, website CMS e.g. Craft / WordPress
  and e-newsletter software e.g. Mailchimp.
• Permission to work in UK

Experience of working with social media to engage with identified target audiences; Experience of
organising events for specific groups of people, with a particular emphasis on engaging
under-represented groups; Experience working with qualitative and quantitative data for research
purposes; Knowledge of Gaelic; Degree or equivalent qualification in marketing, public engagement
or related field; Understanding of issues relating to the Cairngorms National Park; and, Full UK
driving licence or access to a driver if disability prevents driving would be beneficial to your
application.