Welsh Communications Officer

The Labour Party; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance £5,000

Job summary

The Labour Party in the Welsh National Office at Cardiff is seeking a Welsh Communications Officer to develop and implement a proactive regional media strategy and to manage the day-to-day presentation of Labour Government policies in regional media.

The post requires knowledge of regional media, experience in strategy development, ability to build relationships with local outlets and to lead or coordinate volunteers.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of regional media and issues affecting the region.
• Experience of developing and implementing a media strategy.
• Ability to build relations with regional and local media.
• Ability to lead or co-ordinate a team of volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a proactive regional media strategy.
• Present Labour Government policies in the regional media on a day-to-day basis.
• Lead or coordinate a volunteer team to support media activity.

Skills

Regional media knowledge

Media strategy development

Media relations

Volunteer leadership

Job description

Salary: £46,346.42 (gross) per annum, with a fixed sum allowance of £2764. There is the ability to progress to £50,913.46 over the next 2 years.

This role also attracts a car allowance of £5000 (gross per annum), subject to internal checks.

Location: Welsh National Office - Cardiff

Duration: Permanent role (subject to full driving licence and compliant vehicle)

The Labour Party is looking to recruit a Welsh Communications Officer. The post-holder will be responsible for developing and implementing a pro‑active regional media strategy and taking responsibility for the day to day presentation of the Labour Government’s policies and activities in the regional media.

The successful candidate will have:

• A good knowledge of the regional media and issues affecting that region
• Experience of developing and implementing a media strategy
• Ability to build relations with regional and local media
• The ability to lead or co‑ordinate a team of volunteers

The deadline for applications is 25 October 2026.

Please note that this is a Regular Driver Role and there is a requirement to be able to drive and own a compliant car in this role. Any successful applicant who does not drive or own a compliant car will receive a conditional job offer on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract which requires the successful applicant to hold a full UK driving licence and compliant car within 12 months of their start date. If at the end of the 12 months the employee does not have both a full UK driving licence and a compliant car then the contract will terminate. A driving licence is required for this role due to operational requirements including travel between multiple locations and transportation of campaign materials. Candidates who cannot drive due to disability are encouraged to apply as reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.

The Labour Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.