Job Description

Communications Officer

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Closing date:

08/09/2025

Reference:

REQ106215


37 hours / Temporary
31,537 - 33,699 *
Penmorfa, Aberaeron
*All salary values are pro-rata.
About the role
This is a key role, supporting a Senior Communications Officer with a wide variety of communications issues.



This role is a great opportunity for an individual who has a real passion for marketing and communication.



It offers a wide range of interesting and varied activities and is an opportunity to make a valuable contribution to the strategies of the Team and the Council.



We are looking for a person with the following qualities:


a proactive approach when disseminating key corporate messages, projects and achievements excellent bilingual writing skills and strong interpersonal skills strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work under pressure, and prioritize work wide experience of working together as a member of a team

We believe work-life balance is very important. To support you in achieving this, you will have access to the following discretionary benefits:


Hybrid Working: Subject to certain conditions being met, you may choose to work from home or in an office location. Flexi-time: Hours may be worked within a defined bandwidth, Monday to Friday, subject to service needs.

and Person Specification



For further information please contact: Nia.jones05@ceredigion.gov.uk



Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.


What we offer
Work-life balance
Lifestyle savings scheme
Generous employer pension scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Learning and development
Where you'll work

Democratic Services

We play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient management of the decision-making process of the Council, including support and advice to Councillors; PA, administrative and project management support to all service areas; facilitating elections; the communications team; translation and the Welsh Language policy officer. Our key functions include:


Corporate Service Support: PA and Administrative support; Business support including project management and minute taking. Democratic Services: Councillors; Council, Cabinet, Overview and Scrutiny Committees and Regulatory Committees. Electoral Services: General and local elections; Management of electoral register. Communications Team: Manage communication activities corporately; support services in campaigns and projects; deal with the press and media; develop and issue press releases; manage social media pages. Translation: Documents and simultaneous translation. Welsh Language Standards: Operational; Policy making; Promotion; Monitoring; Service delivery.

Penmorfa

Penmorfa is our most central office, it is where our Chief Executive and Councillors are based.

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Aberaeron

Aberaeron is a picture perfect harbour town and is one of Ceredigion's best loved holiday destinations with fashionable places to stay and eat.