Communications Manager

Community Housing Cymru; Abercynon; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community housing group in Abercynon seeks a passionate Communications Manager to lead their communications strategy. The candidate will work closely with leadership to deliver effective engagement opportunities, enhance the organization's reputation, and manage media relations. Applicants should have a minimum of five years' experience in communications or PR and a strong grasp of communication tools like SharePoint and WordPress. A commitment to diversity and inclusion is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in communications, PR or marketing.
• Ability to convert data into effective, meaningful content.
• Experience working within Welsh housing is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Communications and Influencing Strategy.
• Deliver high-quality external communication to engage stakeholders.
• Manage public and media relations for corporate matters.
• Ensure effective internal communications for all staff.

Skills

Communications strategy development

Media relations

Stakeholder engagement

Crisis communications

Data conversion to content

Education

Membership of a professional body (CIPR, CIM)

Tools

SharePoint

WordPress

Job description

Summary

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Communications Manager to support the leadership and management teams across the Group to identify and deliver effective outcomes-driven communications and engagement opportunities which translate our vision into impact, in line with our values and our strategic plan.

About Us

Cynon Taf Community Housing Group is in the heart of Rhondda Cynon Taf in glorious South Wales. We’re proud of our communities and our deep-rooted history in providing homes and support to the people who live in them.

We currently provide around 2000 homes for rent, including 4 housing schemes for older people, two women’s refuges, and several supported housing projects delivered in partnership with other agencies. Our hugely respected Cwm Taf Care and Repair subsidiary provides services for older or disabled people living in privately-owned homes across Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil.

A recent addition to the Group is Down to Zero, a subsidiary focusing on mitigating climate impact, tracking the Group’s carbon footprint, and offering training, volunteering and direct benefits back to our tenants and wider community.

Above all though, we are a people-based organisation. Our values guide our thinking and decision making, and we like to work collaboratively. We are passionate about being a good employer and a respected partner in our region and across Wales.

Job Role

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Communications Manager to support the leadership and management teams across the Group to identify and deliver effective outcomes-driven communications and engagement opportunities which translate our vision into impact, in line with our values and our strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities Will Include But Not Limited To

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.

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)
  
  

Please visit our website for further detail on the role and information on how to apply.

https://cynon-taf.org.uk/work-with-us/communications-manager/

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. Candidates may complete voluntary EDI form on our website.

Additional Information

Download the job description here

Reports to: Senior Business Partner, Business Improvement

Responsible for: Multimedia Team Support

Department: Organisational Development and Business Improvement

Contract: Fixed Term (Maternity Cover until 02.10.2026)

Salary: £40,232 per annum

Location: Abercynon

Hours: Hours Full time, 35 hours per week (Occasional evening and weekend work will be necessary, for which time off in lieu will be given)

Closing date for applications Midnight on Sunday, 14th September 2025

Interviews are likely to take place on Monday, 22nd September 2025

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