Strategic Communications and Engagement Lead

Ceredigion County Council; Aberaeron; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council in Wales is seeking a Strategic Communications and Engagement Lead to shape the voice and public narrative across regional plans and partnerships. The role involves senior communications, engagement and public affairs leadership within the Mid Wales Growth Deal and related regional programmes.

You will advise senior leaders, manage sensitive issues, strengthen stakeholder relationships and demonstrate the impact of investment across Mid Wales to local, regional and

Job description

Strategic Communications and Engagement Lead

CAPTION:

• Company: Ceredigion County Council
• Salary: £47,665 to £49,817 a year
• Hours: Full-time
• Location: SA46 0PA
• Working pattern: On-site
• Job type: Contract
• Posting date: 1 Oct 2026
• Closing date: 21 Oct 2026

Summary

This is a rare opportunity to shape the voice, visibility and public narrative of Mid Wales.

Growing Mid Wales is looking for a confident, politically astute and bilingual Strategic Communications and Engagement Lead to provide senior communications, engagement and public affairs leadership across the Mid Wales Growth Deal and the wider regional programme.

Working at the heart of a complex partnership involving local authorities, Welsh Government, UK Government, elected Members, businesses and communities, you will help translate ambitious regional priorities into clear, credible and engaging communications. You will advise senior leaders, manage sensitive and high-profile issues, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and help demonstrate the impact of investment across Mid Wales.

If you are a strategic communicator who can bring clarity to complex environments, build confidence across partners and tell the story of Mid Wales effectively to local, regional and national audiences, we would like to hear from you.

Job Resources

• Job Description and Person Specification: https://hreforms.ceredigion.gov.uk/ufs/jdps/REQ106915.pdf
• Team Ceredigion Information Pack: https://pack.careers.ceredigion.gov.uk/

Contact

For an informal discussion, please contact: [e-mail]

Note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.