Please note:
We are currently recruiting for x 2 positions.
1 x 8 Month Fixed Term Contract and 1 x 15 Months Contract
Equal Opportunities
At Transport for Wales we value diversity. It makes us stronger, helps us understand our customers better, make better decisions and be more innovative. Everyone’s different and has their own perspective so we’re building a diverse team that mirrors the communities we serve. Through this we’re determined to be one of Wales' leading inclusive employers. We’re creating an inclusive transport network that everyone in Wales can be proud of.
Who we are
At Transport for Wales, we’re on a mission to transform transport in Wales and make it fit for the future, whether that’s rail, bus, walking or cycling. We want to inspire a nation to change the way it travels, so that we all travel more sustainably and help to combat the climate emergency we’re all facing.
We’re an open and inclusive place to work, where everyone is welcome and our people are supported to reach their full potential. We want to create an environment where our people can grow and succeed. This is key to enabling us to deliver on the promises we’ve made to the people of Wales to build a sustainable transport network that meets their needs.
Role responsibilities
* Deliver day-to-day project delivery by writing content such as drafting PRs, vlogs, social media posts, web content and colleague communication. Liaising with project managers to ensure that relevant communications tasks are actioned to support the delivery of key projects and programmes across the designated directorates.
* Be a key ambassador for our communications approach, by making sure activity is aligned to our vision and values to ensure we achieve a consistent standard, approach and messaging in our communications across the organisation and our communication channels.
* Support the development of our workforce culture and relevant change programmes by working closely with the senior communications officer to ensure that delegated actions are delivered to support our overall colleague engagement programme.
* Support the delivery of our day-to-day internal communications provision by working closely with the various directories to gather information and share insight and plan activity across the different disciplines.
Who we’re looking for
* Experience of working in a communications environment, such as communications officer, marketing assistant etc.
* Experience of working on communications campaigns.
* Experience of project management or project support (e.g. events).
* Experience of managing successful relationships with stakeholders.
Welsh Language Skills
The ability to speak/write Welsh would make a great addition to your application, but it is not essential for this role.
Transport for Wales supports and promotes the use of the Welsh Language by employees and will encourage them to develop, improve and maintain their Welsh Language skills. We fully support our people who want to improve their Welsh language skills, and personal development for Welsh Language skills are offered in a variety of ways such as online learning, classroom courses and funding attendance at local community courses.
Next steps
Does this role sound like the opportunity you are looking for? Do you want to find out more? See attached Job Description for further details.
Transport for Wales is a disability leader. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need in the recruitment process or as part of the role if you are successful.
This advert will close at midnight on the day of the application closing date stated above. We do encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: From £27,500.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee mentoring programme
* Free flu jabs
* Free or subsidised travel
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Sick pay
* Store discount
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Pontypridd
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