At a Glance
- Tasks: Create engaging content and support a peer-led magazine focused on harm reduction.
- Company: Join the Scottish Drugs Forum, a charity dedicated to improving drug-related issues in Scotland.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, generous leave, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Work in a supportive environment with opportunities for learning and growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by amplifying voices and challenging stigma in the community.
- Qualifications: Passion for communications, journalism, or publishing; experience is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 28658 - 35026 £ per year.
This position is part time at 21 hours per week initially to 31st March 2027 (continuation subject to funding).
About Scottish Drugs Forum: Established in 1986, Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) is the national, membership-based charity committed to improving Scotland's approach to drug-related issues. We influence this through our work by striving for compassionate, inclusive, evidence-informed policy and practice.
About the Role and Magazine: SDF is facilitating the exciting development of a peer-led, harm reduction-focused magazine created by and for people who use drugs. Our mission is to amplify the voices, experiences, and stories of individuals within this community, challenge stigma, and provide valuable, practical information about harm reduction, health, and policy changes.
The Editorial Assistant will be part of a small team that supports the Buzz Peer Editorial Board and plays a key role in the continued development of the magazine. The role combines content creation, editorial support and community engagement. Working alongside the Editor of Buzz, the post holder will help support the Peer Editorial Board to develop ideas, create content and produce each edition of the magazine. The post holder will also help grow Buzz's reach and impact through social media, website content and community outreach.
A significant part of the role will involve coordinating and supporting events, representing Buzz and SDF at conferences, community events and engagement activities across Scotland helping to build relationships with contributors, organisations and communities. The post involves regular engagement with a diverse range of stakeholders, including people who use drugs, policymakers, service providers and community organisations. It offers the opportunity to contribute to a unique peer-led publication that amplifies lived and living experience and promotes informed, non-stigmatising conversations about substance use.
The post holder will work closely with an experienced journalist and Communications Team, while also benefiting from structured learning and on-the-job training opportunities delivered through the Buzz programme. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their communications, journalism or publishing career who is looking to build skills in a supportive, learning-focused environment.
Benefits of working at SDF: As an SDF employee you will benefit from generous annual leave entitlement, a range of learning and development opportunities, competitive pension contribution, and an employee support and counselling service. SDF encourages a healthy work life balance and offers a flexible working scheme and a range of wellbeing initiatives.
How to Apply: Please click the Apply button now to be taken to our recruitment pages. Scottish Drugs Forum is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from people with lived or living experience of drug use, and from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. SDF as an organisation mainly work from home. It is envisaged this post will have some in person work and will on occasion require travel throughout Scotland and an ability to attend work in our head office based in Glasgow as required. Candidates should be willing and able to work effectively from home.
Closing: Midnight Sunday 16th August 2026. Interviews: Thursday 3rd September 2026 in person (Glasgow office). Registered Scottish Charity No. SC008075. CVs will not be accepted. No Agencies.
Editorial Assistant employer: Scottish Drugs Forum
Scottish Drugs Forum (SDF) is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. As part of a dedicated team, the Editorial Assistant will have the unique opportunity to contribute to a peer-led magazine that amplifies the voices of individuals with lived experience, while benefiting from generous leave, flexible working arrangements, and structured learning opportunities. Located in Glasgow, SDF fosters a culture of compassion and collaboration, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and impactful employment.
