Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone who has worked in communications, PR or marketing for minimum of five years, has strong SharePoint and WordPress knowledge and able to convert data into effective, meaningful content. It would be beneficial for post holder to have:

• Membership of a professional body such as CIPR, CIM
• Crisis communications experience
• Previous line management experience
• Budget management experience
• Ability to speak and write in Welsh
• Previous experience working within Welsh housing
• Established stakeholder relationships with elected officials or their office(s)

Key Responsibilities

Communications and Influencing

Support the leadership and management teams by working with staff and external agencies to develop and implement an effective outcomes-driven Communications and Influencing Strategy for the Group and its subsidiaries in line with our strategic plan.

External Communications

Deliver a set of high-quality communications channels to tell Cynon Taf Community Housing Group’s distinctive story to engage our tenants, stakeholders, support the delivery of our strategic plan and enhance the Group’s reputation in line with our values.

Press Management and Media Relations

Act as the first point of contact for all public and media relations for corporate matters, and develop effective media relations, supporting the CEO as the Group’s spokesperson.

Internal Communications

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the Group, ensure staff can access high quality internal communications channels that are up to date, and inform and engage on a regular basis.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We value diversity in all its facets, including sex, disability, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation and gender identity.

When it comes to finding a diverse balance for our senior positions, we have decided to specifically address race equality. Candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds who fulfil the essential role criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

We are also committed to the Disability Confident Scheme. If you have a disability, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential role criteria.