Lost Peatlands Connections Communications Officer

Neath Port Talbot; Neath; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

15.3% employer pension contributions

25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays)

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

The Lost Peatlands Connections Communications Officer role at Neath Port Talbot Council will lead project communications, marketing and publicity across the Afan, Neath, Upper Cynon and Rhondda Fawr valleys. You will craft accessible content for social media, websites and public channels, translating peatland restoration and heritage topics for broad audiences.

You will work in a mobile hybrid pattern, supporting events and partnership activity while coordinating with stakeholders to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience producing accessible and engaging communications for diverse audiences.
• Excellent IT and digital skills, including social media and spreadsheets.
• Experience supporting multi-partner, funded projects.
• Experience organising public, community or stakeholder events.
• Strong written and verbal communication to translate complex topics.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day delivery of project communications, marketing and publicity.
• Support events, partnership working, administration and monitoring.
• Create engaging content across social media, websites and other channels.
• Coordinate with project partners and stakeholders.

Skills

Accessible communications

IT & digital skills

Event organisation

Stakeholder engagement

Written & verbal communication

Organisation & prioritisation

Education

Level 5/6 qualification in media/communications/administration/project management/marketing or related

Tools

Social media management tools

Job description

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

Job details

Job reference REQ06055 Date posted 20/10/2026 Application closing date 16/11/2026 Location The Quays Salary Grade 6 £32,046 -£34,811 per annum, pro rata. Package Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities. Contractual hours 14.48 Basis Part time Job category/type Environment, architects and engineering Attachments LPC Project Communications Officer JD and PS CYM.docx LPC Project Communications Officer JD and PS.docx Reasons to work for NPTCBC.pdf

Lost Peatlands Connections Communications Officer

Job Title: Lost Peatlands Connections Communications Officer

Location of post: The Quays, Neath, SA11 2GG / Remote

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

About the role:

We are looking for a creative, organised and engaging Communications Officer to join our Countryside & Wildlife Team and help deliver the Lost Peatlands Connections project. Working across the Afan, Neath, Upper Cynon and Rhondda Fawr valleys, this ambitious partnership project will restore and celebrate the landscape, connecting communities with the area’s natural, cultural and historic heritage.

This is an exciting opportunity to help tell the story of Lost Peatlands Connections and bring the project to life for a wide range of audiences. You will create engaging and accessible content across social media, websites and other channels, helping translate topics such as peatland restoration, nature recovery, climate resilience and cultural heritage into clear and compelling public communications.

As the Lost Peatlands Connections Communications Officer, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of project communications, marketing and publicity, working closely with the project team, partners and stakeholders. Alongside communications, you will support project events, partnership working, administration and monitoring to help keep this complex, multi-partner project running effectively.

Your daily routine will include tasks such as:

• Creating and publishing engaging social media, website and promotional content.
• Developing accessible communications that turn technical environmental and heritage information into engaging public messages.
• Coordinating communications with project partners and stakeholders.
• Supporting the organisation, promotion and delivery of project events.
• Creating campaign materials, photography, video and other digital content.
• Monitoring communications and engagement activity and supporting project administration and record keeping.

About you:

Do you have:

• Experience of producing accessible and engaging communications for different audiences and channels.
• Excellent IT and digital skills, including the use of social media and spreadsheets.
• Experience of supporting a multi-partner, programme or grant-funded project.
• Experience of organising public, community or stakeholder events.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to turn complex or technical information into clear, engaging content for non-specialist audiences.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines and work independently as well as part of a team.
• A relevant Level 5/6 qualification in media, communications, administration, project management, marketing or a related subject, or demonstrable equivalent experience.

We would welcome those with experience in roles such as: Communications Officer, Marketing and Communications Officer, Digital Communications Officer, Project Communications Officer, Engagement Officer, or similar communications and project-based roles.

About us:

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 witha remarkable 15.3% 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 up to 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 a company 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.

DBS requirements:

• This post is not subject to a DBS check.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language Requirements:

Welsh Language skills are desirable.

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.