Job Description

Job profile

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The job requirements are detailed below. Essential qualifications, skills and experience are listed in the s/Person Specification which can be found under the attachments section below.

Job details

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Job reference

REQ001776

Date posted

16/09/2025

Apply by

30/09/2025

Salary

33,699

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Job category/type

Administration and Clerical

HDRC Communications Officer - Externally Funded

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Job description

Mae'r ddogfen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg / This document is also available in Welsh.

Location:

Ty Elai, Williamstown, Tonypandy, CF40 1NY / Hybrid

Contract Type:

Fixed-term until December 2028

About the Team

The NIHR Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) Rhondda Cynon Taf is an exciting initiative hosted by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council and funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).





Our mission is to embed a vibrant research culture within the Council that drives evidence-informed decision-making - bringing together public services, communities, and research to make lasting change.





We are proud to collaborate with:


Citizens of RCT Rhondda Cynon Taf Council Interlink RCT Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Public Health Wales Cardiff University

Learn more: makeachange.rctcbc.gov.uk

About the Role

We're looking for a Communications Officer to help us tell the story of this exciting collaboration. This is a fast-paced, high-impact role where you'll lead on communications across a wide range of stakeholders from local communities to national research partners.





You'll work closely with the Data Impact and Implementation Co-ordinator to ensure our public-facing content is accurate, engaging, and aligned with NIHR standards. You'll manage and maintain the HDRC website, track engagement, and promote opportunities for involvement at local, regional, and national levels.





You'll be responsible for implementing the HDRC Communications Plan, including:


Developing engaging newsletter content to share updates, insights, and opportunities from the HDRC Collaborating with the Council's corporate communications team to create compelling social media posts that amplify our work and reach Supporting the planning and delivery of events, both large and small, that bring together stakeholders, communities, and partners

You'll also play a key role in inclusive community engagement, ensuring that people from all backgrounds in RCT have a voice in shaping the work of the HDRC.





The role will evolve as the HDRC develops, offering opportunities to contribute to a wide range of exciting and meaningful activities. For more information, please see the job description.

Who We Are Looking For

We need someone who can spark excitement and build interest across diverse audiences. You'll be a natural communicator with a proactive, creative mindset, able to translate complex ideas into compelling messages and stories that resonate.





You'll need to be flexible, well-organised, and enthusiastic, with a willingness to learn new skills and build relationships with a wide range of people. The role involves working with a wide variety of professionals and engaging with individuals and groups from RCT's diverse communities, so being comfortable in varied and dynamic environments is key.





We're looking for someone who thrives in a team environment, takes ownership of their work, and feels confident navigating a complex and evolving landscape. You should be comfortable adapting to change and contributing proactively as the collaboration grows and develops.





We're seeking someone with a positive, can-do attitude, excellent writing skills, and confidence in using digital communication tools. You'll be able to communicate the Council's commitment to diversity and inclusion through a consistently inclusive approach, and you'll be genuinely interested in supporting the wide-ranging work of the HDRC team and its collaboration partners.

Ready to Make a Change?

If you're passionate about making a difference, skilled in communications, and thrive in collaborative environments - this is the role for you.





For more information about the role, please contact Ceri Parsons (ceri.parsons@rctcbc.gov.uk) or Zoe Lancelott - Head of RCT HDRC (zoe.v.lancelott@rctcbc.gov.uk).



Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.





The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.

An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

As part of the Council's longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.

In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.





In support of the Council's voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.