Communications manager

The Commission protects and promotes the human rights of people with mental illness, learning disabilities, dementia, and related conditions.

We are recruiting for a Communications Manager to manage and deliver the Commission’s communications and media relations activity. 

The post has a remit to manage the Commission’s communication programme, providing advice to the Executive Leadership Team and senior management on key issues and developing strategies that support its role in influencing policy and opinion in the mental health, learning disability, dementia and related fields, and engendering a positive reputation for the Commission amongst its key external stakeholders.

The post is the expert on communications for the Commission, giving input at a strategic level but also being involved in the day-to-day communications work.

The post holder must have a degree in a relevant discipline, such as communications, media or journalism, and significant and current experience (usually five years or equivalent) of working in a communications role/field. Applicants must be able to demonstrate credibility with executive/senior management teams, experience of managing media relations, developing communication plans and strategies, and building stakeholder relations.

At the Commission we champion diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice, cultivating a sense of belonging and providing a workplace where everyone feels valued. We aim to have a workforce which represents the wider society that we serve and therefore encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.

Our office environment is modern, light, bright and green with superb views and is very close to Haymarket Railway station and transport links.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 12.00 noon on 23 January 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held on 5 February 2026 at our office in Edinburgh.