Business Partner Communications

NPT Pass; Port Talbot; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Port Talbot is seeking a Communications and Marketing role to craft strategic communications plans and produce engaging content. The ideal candidate will have experience in communications and exceptional writing skills. This full-time position offers a hybrid working model and a generous benefits package including a substantial employer pension contribution and extensive holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee Assistance Programme

Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions

Discounted gym membership

Excellent development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in communications, marketing, or PR.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and stakeholders with ease.
• Experience covering media desk when needed.

Responsibilities

• Craft and deliver strategic communications plans.
• Collaborate with project teams for audience-focused messaging.
• Produce engaging content across various channels.

Skills

Creative mindset

Communications experience

Exceptional writing skills

Digital content skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Job details

Job reference REQ04837 Date posted 27/11/2025 Application closing date 12/12/2025 Location Port Talbot Civic Centre Salary £37,280 - £40,777 Per Annum Package Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Communications and Marketing Attachments Business Partner Communications REQ04837 JDPS (English).docx Business Partner Communications REQ04837 JDPS (Welsh).docx Reasons to Work for Neath Port Talbot Council.pptx

Your workstyle will be a mobile hybridworker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work fromhome and from a variety of Council workplaces.

• Craft and deliver strategiccommunications plans that align with corporate goals
• Collaborate with project teams to create compelling, audience-focused messaging
• Build strong media relationships and manage proactive coverage
• Produce engaging content across channels$ûpress releases, social media, web, and more
• Use analytics to measure success and optimise digital campaigns
• Support events, consultations, and public meetings
• Champion brand consistency and uphold corporate guidelines
• Step in to cover the media desk when needed

What We areLooking For

• A creative, highly motivated person with a strategic mindset
• Proven experience in communications, marketing, or PR
• Exceptional writing, editing, and digital content skills
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and stakeholders with ease
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment

We would welcome those with experience in the following roles: Communications Officer, Marketing Executive, PR Specialist, Digital Content Manager, Media Relations Officer.

Aboutus:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with upto 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with an organisation that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Sylvia Griffiths on

• This post is not subject to a DBS check or

Welsh LanguageRequirements:

Welsh Language skills are desirable.

AdditionalInformation:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.