Personal attributes
Essential
Communication skills using various media
Creativity and the eagerness and confidence to offer ideas.
Honesty, self-confidence, assertiveness and flexibility
Enthusiasm, perseverance and the will to solve problems.
Self-motivation.
Diplomatic and patient character.
Able to take on responsibilities and to communicate effectively.
Able to work under pressure and as part of a team.
Researching, planning and organising skills
Desirable
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Qualifications and relevant training
Essential
Degree or similar qualification in a subject relevant to the requirements of the
post (considering the nature of the post, substantial experience in the field will
be regarded as a suitable / additional qualification)
Desirable
Additional qualification in marketing and/or communication.
ECDL qualification or corresponding qualification in the use of ICT
Project Management Qualification.
Relevant experience
Essential
Experience of communicating / working with individuals and groups on a broad level and developing new audiences.
Experience of developing, coordinating and realising marketing and/or communication programmes/projects
Experience of coordinating and leading on agreements, and an understanding of procurement arrangements
Background of working in a team or as an unsupervised individual.
Experience and understanding of tourism and marketing tourism
Desirable
Experience of economic and community development work and processes
Experience of working in Local Government.
Experience of preparing and implementing work programmes.
Experience of undertaking research and collecting data
Experience of preparing grant applications
Skills and specialist knowledge
Essential
Strong communication skills including interpersonal skills and the ability to promote collaboration.
Skills that are relevant to developing, achieving and monitoring a coordinated programme of tourism and marketing activities
The ability to deal with people of every age and background and the ability to communicate with and influence stakeholders when considering their needs / aspirations.
The ability to undertake sensitive discussions and respect confidentiality.
Administrative and computing skills.
Information about the gathering and treatment of qualitative and quantitative data.
Outline knowledge of economic development and tourism matters.
Information about different marketing methods, and the ability to analyse the
most appropriate methods to support different campaigns
Desirable
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Language requirements
Listening and Speaking - Higher
Able to follow a conversation or discussion through the medium of Welsh and English on a professional level and discuss general day to day topics in the field in order to present information and express opinions.
Reading and Understanding - Higher
Able to understand standard written Welsh and English; both formal and informal.
Writing - Higher
Present written information confidently by letter, more detailed and technical report formats, and respond to written requests conveying information, ideas and opinion in Welsh and English (help is available to check the work).
