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Job overview

Fixed Term for 12 months due to maternity leave cover

The role of the Communications Division is to protect and promote the reputation of Public Health Wales as a trusted, credible and collaborative organisation with our key audiences: the public in Wales, politicians and policy makers, our partners and staff.

The purpose of the Assistant Communications Officer’s job is to support the Communications Officers, Communications Managers and Senior Communications Managers in the development and delivery of communications strategies and action plans that support the achievement of Public Health Wales’ six strategic priorities. 

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will be expected to support the operation of their respective teams to:

• Plan and implement communications projects
• Commission, write, edit, proof read, co-ordinate internal and external digital and print publications, public and system-facing leaflets and advice documents; write press releases, articles; and may organise print and distribution as required.
• Respond to media enquiries and brief journalists; and respond to client/agency/other stakeholder enquiries and brief clients/agencies/other stakeholders as required.
• Provide communications, marketing communications and media advice to managers, staff and committees.

Specifically the post holder in the Internal and Corporate team can expect to be responsible for the staff and manager bulletins, evaluation and update of intranet and internal social media channels, the support of a range of events including the staff conference, Annual General Meeting and regular Board and Executive meetings, and support for the stakeholder team to manage, create and distribute targeted communications.

Working for our organisation

We are Public Health Wales – the national public health organisation for Wales. Our purpose is ‘working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help all people in Wales live longer, healthier lives. With our partners, we aim to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations. 

Together, our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the main source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales.  Never more has public health been so important as we come through the Coronavirus pandemic, face the challenges of the cost-of-living crisis and tackle and prevent the harmful effects of climate change. 

Our organisation is guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that values equality, diversity and inclusion.  We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and from those wishing to work part time or on a job share basis.

To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/

For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/