Grade/Salary: Grade 4 (SCP 30 - 35) (£36,298 - £41,496)
Term: Permanent
Reports to: Communications and Public Affairs Manager
Based at: One Canal Parade, Dumballs Road, Cardiff with the flexibility to work from home and remotely in accordance with our Agile Working Policy (this is a pan Wales post so regular travel to Cardiff and across Wales will be expected).

Politically Restricted: Yes
Welsh Language essential: Yes

About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Communications Officer to join the WLGA’s communications team.

You will have a good instinct for news and a flair for storytelling. Working closely with the Communications and Public Affairs Manager, you will support senior officers and the WLGA political leadership to help promote the interests of Welsh local government.

As a key member of the communications team, you will play a pivotal role in contributing ideas to reshape and develop WLGA’s approach to business. You will be able to demonstrate experience of managing and developing good relations with key contacts across national and UK press and media, and of writing compelling copy to a high standard across various channels. You will be adept at managing and developing social media channels and will have a keen eye for creating impactful and engaging content.

You will have experience of working in press or public relations, preferably in a public service or political environment, and working to tight deadlines. We will expect you to be proactive and to be equally as comfortable working independently or as part of a team. You will liaise closely and regularly with leaders and senior elected members within the WLGA, providing advice and guidance with confidence and developing trusted relationships across the political spectrum.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-profile political organisation at the heart of Welsh governance. If you are an innovative, creative communicator, we would like to hear from you.

Apply Now!

For an initial discussion about the role and the organisation, please contact Dilwyn Jones, Communications and Public Affairs Manager on 07554 056520.

Apply Now!

For an initial discussion about the role and the organisation, please contact Jon Rae, Director of Resources on 07979 018007.

More information available here - www.wlga.wales/jobs1

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.
The Association is an Equal Opportunities Employer.