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External Communications Manager

£44,166 to £47,564 | Full time | National

We’re looking for a talented External Communications Manager to support on media relations, social media, and stakeholder engagement - ensuring our vital work is clearly understood by the public, stakeholders, and government.

As part of a small, friendly, and collaborative team, you’ll support the Senior Media Manager in managing media enquiries, developing proactive stories and overseeing our social media presence. You’ll provide expert advice to colleagues at all levels, brief senior staff, and support Ministerial visits.

A key part of the role is assisting the Head of Corporate Communications with a new stakeholder engagement strategy - offering insights on audience behaviours, influencer networks and communication flows.

We’d love to hear from experienced communicators, with a proven track record in media relations and social media, exceptional writing and storytelling skills and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders effectively.

Help us tell one of Scotland’s most important environmental stories and grow Scotland’s green future.

Application closing date

The application closing date for this role is 8 February 2026.

Apply on the Scottish Forestry recruitment portal

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