Key Tasks
Building trust through communication
You'll develop and lead the Authority's communications strategy, ensuring our internal and external communications are clear, accessible and consistent. You'll help explain complex technical issues in ways that build understanding, confidence and public trust.
Engaging communities and partners
You'll develop meaningful relationships with communities, local authorities, Welsh Government, industry, regulators and other partners, ensuring people feel informed, listened to and involved in the Authority's work.
Shaping our organisational identity
You'll help establish the Authority's reputation as a trusted, transparent and distinctively Welsh public organisation, developing our corporate narrative, brand and public profile from the outset.
Supporting strategic delivery
You'll lead the development, publication and communication of the Authority's Corporate Plan and operational plans, ensuring colleagues and stakeholders understand how our priorities translate into delivery and public outcomes.
Leading communications in a high-profile environment
You'll provide strategic communications advice to the Chief Executive, Executive Team and Board, supporting media relations, public affairs and stakeholder engagement in a politically sensitive and highly scrutinised environment.
Developing people and capability
You'll build and lead a high-performing Communications & Partnerships team, creating an environment where people can thrive, develop professionally and deliver excellent outcomes.
Successful candidates will demonstrate substantial senior-level experience in communications, engagement, public affairs, stakeholder relations, partnership management or closely related disciplines, with a proven track record of building stakeholder confidence and delivering organisational outcomes.
Technical Capabilities
Important: The technical capabilities listed below will be assessed throughout the selection process. Please refer to these capabilities when preparing your application and provide evidence of how you meet them through your qualifications, skills and experience.
Strategic Communications & Engagement
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Developing and delivering organisation-wide communications and engagement strategies.
- Translating complex or technical information into clear, accessible and engaging communications.
Stakeholder & Partnership Management
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Building trusted relationships with government, public bodies, communities and partner organisations.
- Influencing and collaborating across organisational boundaries to deliver shared outcomes.
Reputation & Public Confidence
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Protecting and enhancing organisational reputation.
- Leading communications within politically sensitive, high-profile or highly scrutinised environments.
Strategic Planning & Delivery
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Supporting the development and communication of organisational strategy, corporate plans or major programmes.
- Aligning communications activity to organisational priorities and measurable outcomes.
Leadership & Team Development
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Leading and developing communications or engagement teams.
- Creating a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and professional excellence.
Communication & Judgement
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Providing strategic advice to senior leaders on communications, stakeholder engagement and reputation.
- Exercising sound judgement when managing complex, sensitive or rapidly evolving issues.
