Communications Adviser (Wales)

ENGINEERINGUK; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Specialist at a leading membership organisation in Cardiff. This role focuses on creating impactful communication strategies, building relationships with the Welsh press, and promoting the Law Society's initiatives in Wales. Enjoy a hybrid working model and a commitment to equality, diversity, and career development.

Benefits

Flexible benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of The Senedd and Welsh Government.
• Experience in building relationships with the Welsh press.
• Ability to write clear content in Welsh and English.

Responsibilities

• Create content such as press releases and media kits.
• Liaise with stakeholders and manage media requests.
• Develop social media and website activities.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Relationship building

Job description

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Employer: The Law Society

Location: Caerdydd

Salary: Up to £40,140 per annum + 3% flex fund after 3 months

Closing date: 17 Jun 2025

Sector: Marketing, Advertising and PR

Role: Specialist

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic team, where collaboration and innovation thrive in a supportive office environment with enthusiastic and dedicated staff. The role involves creating content such as press releases, fact sheets, media kits, and videos, ensuring alignment with the Law Society's local operational plan and broader organisational strategy. Additionally, you will assist Welsh-specific campaigns, develop social media and website activities, and ensure consistent messaging.

You will liaise with key internal and external stakeholders, manage media requests, and build relationships with the Welsh press and key journalists to enhance visibility and maintain a positive image of the Law Society's work in Wales.

This varied role requires a flexible, proactive approach and excellent organisational skills, where your expertise will be crucial in promoting the Law Society's presence in Wales through effective communication strategies.

What we're looking for

• Thorough knowledge of the workings of The Senedd and Welsh Government, crucial for developing effective communication strategies aligned with the political context in Wales.
• Experience in building strong relationships with the Welsh press and key journalists to ensure the Law Society's work is well-represented and visible in the media.
• Ability to write clear, high-quality content, including news announcements, press releases, and website copy, in both Welsh and English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, constructive approach and excellent organisational skills.
• Experience in building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders at all levels, working proactively and reactively, often under tight deadlines.

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, with a culture of trust, clarity, excellence, and respect.

We offer hybrid working (minimum 2 days on-site), a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment, and career development opportunities within a professional organisation.

Please note: internal applicants are subject to Pay Policy.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. We negotiate with regulators, government, and decision makers, and offer training and advice to support and promote solicitors.