PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
ESSENTIAL
Communication skills using various different 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.
Research, planning and organisational 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 and understanding of tourism and tourism marketing.
Experience in communications and administration.
Experience collaborating with individuals and groups at a broad level.
Experience in developing, coordinating, and delivering tourism and or communication programmes/ projects.
Experience coordinating and leading on agreements and understanding of procurement arrangements.
Background of working in a team or as an unsupervised individual.
DESIRABLE
Experience of economic and community development work and processes.
Experience of working in Local Government.
Experience of undertaking research and collecting data.
Experience of preparing grant applications
SKILLS AND SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL
Outline knowledge of sustainable tourism issues and economic development
Administrative and computing skills.
Information about the gathering and treatment of qualitative and quantitative data.
Strong communication skills including interpersonal skills and the ability to promote collaboration.
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.
DESIRABLE
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LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
Speaking and Listening - Advanced Level
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 so as to present information and express opinions. Able to give a pre-prepared presentation and respond to any comments and questions on it in Welsh or English.
Reading and Understanding - Advanced Level
The ability to understand standard written Welsh and English, both formal and informal. Able to gather information from various sources such as letters, reports and articles in Welsh and English in order to fulfil the post.
Writing - Advanced Level
Present written information confidently by letter, more detailed and technical report formats, and respond to written requests conveying information, ideas and opinions through the medium of Welsh and English. (Assistance is available to check the language)