Communications Officer 

Salary: £29,668 – £32,697 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent (Full time 37 hours per week)

Location: Hybrid (Cardiff Bay and Remote)

Are you a creative communicator with a flair for writing engaging content?

You’ll produce compelling content for a variety of communications channels, including print media, social media and the Commissioner’s website that raises awareness of the role and work of the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales.

You’ll have outstanding written and oral communication skills, a creative and innovative approach to writing copy and an understanding of the Welsh political environment.

This is your chance to use your skills and creativity to make a real impact. If you have a passion for storytelling and engaging with diverse audiences, we want to hear from you.

How to apply

Please read the job description and person specification carefully as these outline the responsibilities and expectations of the role.

Consider how your skills, knowledge and experience match what we are looking for and think about specific examples that demonstrate your abilities.

• Job Description
• Application Form

Submit your completed application form to recruitment@olderpeople.wales or by post to Recruitment, Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Cambrian Buildings, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, CF10 5FL by Thursday 8 May at 5.00pm.

You are welcome to apply in English, Welsh or both languages. An application received in Welsh will not be treated less favourable than an application received in English. Your application may be translated into Welsh or English if required.

If you are successfully shortlisted, you must be available to attend an interview on Thursday 22 May.

Interested in applying, but have a question or want to discuss the role further? Contact us on: recruitment@olderpeople.wales

We want our workforce to be more representative of all sections of society at all levels in the organisation. We therefore welcome applications from a diverse range of people, from all backgrounds and with many different skills, experience and perspectives.

The Commissioner is a Disability Confident Committed employer and has adopted the social model of disability. The Commissioner is committed to removing barriers in the recruitment process so that candidates can perform at their best. Recruitment adjustments can be made at any part of the recruitment process for candidates with an impairment or health condition, who are neurodivergent or who use British Sign Language.

We offer a guaranteed interview to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants and any applicants with an impairment, health condition, who are neurodivergent or who use British Sign Language who apply and meet the essential criteria of the role.