Communications manager Work, Jobs in Wales (with Salaries)

4012 - Senior Digital Communications Manager
Welsh Government —Wales
- £47,675 - £56,445 a year
- Full-time
- Social media management
- Analysis skills
- Project management
6d
External Communication and Public Affairs Manager
Aberystwyth University —Aberystwyth
- £47,389.29 - £56,535.44 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- English
- University
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Corporate Communications Manager
Welsh Water —Cardiff
- £47,492 - £54,618 a year
- Bilingual
- No degree
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
6d
Senior Digital Communications Manager - Welsh Essential
Welsh Assembly Government Communication Centre Home —Cardiff
- £47,675 - £56,445 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Marketing
- Social media management
21h
Assistant Conference and Events Manager
The Celtic Collection —Newport
- £35,963 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Supervising experience
- Employee discount
Product Innovation & Brand Development Manager
Sucelyne Beauty & Wellness Ltd. —Cardiff
- £83,000 a year
- Full-time
- Marketing
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
- Flexitime
Quick apply
12d
Head of Brand Strategy
The Mix by Su Creative Studio Ltd —Aberdare
- £4,500 - £5,800 a month
- Full-time
- In-person
- Leadership
- Marketing
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Quick apply
Regional Marketing Manager Resistors – North Europe
Vishay —Newport
- Remote
- Engineering
- English
- Master's degree
Freelance Social Media Manager (Flexible / Student-Friendly)
AngleseyMusic —Llangefni
- £10 - £25 a week
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Social media management
- English
Quick apply
Conference & Events Operations Manager
Bryn Williams at Theatr Clwyd —Mold
- Up to £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Marketing Manager
National Zoological Society of Wales - Welsh Mountain Zoo —Colwyn Bay
- £30,000.00 - £34,266.04 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
6d
E+ Marketing Manager, Digital Experience and Performance Insights
British Council —Cardiff
- £30,839 a year
- Marketing
- Data analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
21h
Sales and Marketing Manager
IS Group —Flint
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Management
- Sales
- Free parking
Quick apply
7d
Wedding and Events Sales Manager
Caer Rhun Hall Hotel —Conwy
- £33,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Sales
- Hotel
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Social Media & Content Creation Manager
Y Ddraig Ltd —Llanelli
- £14 - £20 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
Head of Digital Marketing
360 Marketing Ideas Ltd —Aberdare
- £4,800 - £6,200 a month
- Full-time
- Social media management
- In-person
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Work from home
Quick apply
Regional Marketing Manager
Regional Marketing - Team —Bangor
- Up to £40,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Team management
- Driving
Quick apply
2d
Product Marketing Manager
ROCKWOOL Group —Bridgend
- Full-time
- Sales
- Construction experience
- Annual leave
- Sick pay
Digital Marketing Manager
Pryme Financials Ltd —Newport
- Marketing
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
Sr. Performance Marketing Mgr, Veeqo
Project Kite - UK Subsidiary —Swansea
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Data analysis skills
- SQL

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4012 - Senior Digital Communications Manager

Welsh Government -
Wales

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£47,675 - £56,445 a year
6 days ago

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

Adobe Photoshop
Driving Licence
Adobe Lightroom
Social media management
Early childhood education
Adobe Creative Suite
Performance management
Analysis skills
Project management
Content creation
Presentation skills
Continuous improvement
Adobe Premiere
Leadership
Welsh

Full job description

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Reference number

473038

Salary

£47,675 - £56,445

GBP

Job grade

Senior Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Business area

WG - Economy, Skills and Natural Resources

Type of role

Communications / Marketing
Digital

Working pattern

Full-time

Number of jobs available

Location
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Location

Wales

About the job

Job summary

Based in the Enterprise, Connectivity and Energy (ECE) group, the role involves developing and overseeing the implementation of comprehensive social media strategies that promote the Welsh Government's policies and initiatives, engaging with the public, and enhancing our online presence across various platforms.

The post holder will provide strategic direction for digital content production, lead a team of digital professionals, manage stakeholder relationships, and ensure that all communications meet the highest standards of quality, accessibility and legal compliance.

Job description

They will be responsible for translating organisational objectives into effective digital strategies that resonate with diverse audiences and reflect the values and priorities of the Welsh Government.

The position is part of the Government Communications profession and the postholder will manage two MB2 / HEO Digital Comms Managers.

Person specification

Strategic Leadership

Develop and lead the implementation of comprehensive social media strategies aligned with Welsh Government priorities and communication objectives
Provide strategic oversight of all digital content production across ECE channels, ensuring consistency, quality and compliance with legal and accessibility standards
Lead on the development and maintenance of digital communication policies, guidelines and governance frameworks
Identify emerging digital trends and opportunities, providing strategic recommendations to senior leadership on how to enhance the Welsh Government's digital presence

Team Management and Development

Line manage and develop a team of digital content creators, providing guidance, support and performance management
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement within the digital communications team
Identify skills gaps and training needs, coordinating professional development opportunities for team members
Allocate resources effectively across multiple projects and priorities

Content and Campaign Management

Oversee the creation of high-quality video, photo and design content across channels
Lead the design and development of visual style guides and brand standards for digital content that can be implemented across channels
Manage complex, multi-platform digital campaigns from conception through to evaluation
Ensure all content meets legal compliance requirements and industry accessibility standards

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders across Welsh Government departments to understand communication needs and priorities
Collaborate with policy teams, Ministers' offices, and external partners to deliver integrated, strategic communication campaigns
Represent the digital communications team in cross-governmental forums and working groups
Commission and manage external agencies and suppliers when required, ensuring value for money and quality delivery

Analysis and Reporting

Lead the analysis and evaluation of social media performance, translating complex data into strategic insights and recommendations
Produce regular reports for senior management on digital campaign performance, audience engagement and return on investment
Use data and insights to continuously optimise strategies and improve effectiveness
Establish and monitor key performance indicators for digital communications activity

Expert Advice and Training

Provide expert advice to senior colleagues and Ministers' offices on social media strategy, crisis communications and digital best practice
Deliver training and guidance to colleagues across Welsh Government on digital communications, social media management and emerging trends

Essential skills and experience

Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

Substantial experience in social media management at a senior level, including the development and implementation of successful digital strategies across multiple platforms
Proven track record of leading and managing teams, including line management, performance management and staff development
Advanced proficiency in using digital content creation and social media management software, including apps within the Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom and Express)
Strong understanding of content management systems to manage, store and transfer diverse portfolios of assets, ensuring legal data protection compliance
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex social media metrics, audience insights and campaign data to inform strategic decision-making
Outstanding organisational and project management abilities, with experience managing multiple complex projects, teams and budgets simultaneously
Strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate organisational objectives into effective digital communication strategies
Experience working with senior stakeholders, including providing strategic advice and managing expectations
Strong collaborative approach, with proven experience leading cross-functional teams and working with external partners
Commitment to continuous learning and innovation, staying ahead of digital communication trends, platform developments and best practices
Understanding of the Welsh Government's role as the devolved government for Wales, with responsibilities for key areas such as health, education and the environment
Knowledge of accessibility requirements and inclusive communication principles in digital environments

Licences

Do you have a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle?

Languages

Welsh

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Leadership
Working Together
Delivering at Pace

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

Government Communication Service framework: Impact Assess the effectiveness of digital communication. Use the results of user feedback, tests/pilots and effectiveness indicators to improve digital communication and the user experience.

Benefits

Learning and development tailored to your role
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Things you need to know

Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

Welsh Government, like all other Government Departments use Success Profiles when we recruit. For each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job. It raises performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.

The selection process and stages are:

Number of Stages:

2 stage process

Stage 1

Application Form

Stage 2

Interview

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check .

See our vetting charter .

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

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Contact point for applicants

Job contact :

Name : [email protected]
Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

Email : [email protected]

Further information

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition. Please see the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles on the Commission's website.

If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and wish to make a complaint please email [email protected]. Please ensure that you refer to the vacancy reference number.

If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Welsh Government, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: [email protected].

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