Salary: £58,084.17 (gross) per annum, with a fixed sum allowance of £2,608. There is the ability to progress to £64,693.99 over the next 2 years. This role also attracts a car allowance of £5000 (gross per annum), subject to internal checks.

Location: Welsh Labour Party- Cardiff

Duration: Permanent

The Labour Party is looking to recruit a Head of Communications- Welsh Labour.

The post holder will be responsible for developing and implementing a pro-active national media strategy across Wales. They will support the Welsh Labour Leader and First Minister, the Deputy Leader, Welsh Labour Cabinet and elected members in effectively communicating Welsh Labour’s message and achievements in Government across the country. They will also take responsibility for the day-to-day presentation of the UK Labour Official Opposition’s policies and activities in the national Welsh media, building towards success across Wales at the next UK General Election.

The successful candidate will have a good knowledge of Welsh national media, and issues affecting devolution; knowledge of Welsh Labour Government policies, and UK Labour policies in Wales; the ability to implement a media strategy, maximise media coverage, and boost the party’s profile and experience of adapting messaging for different platforms including social media in a campaign environment.

To apply for this post, please complete an application form and equal opportunities form and send it to [email protected]  by no later than 07 May 2024.

You must have the Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role.

We offer a variety of benefits for our employees that include;

• 25-day annual leave (increases to 30 days after 10 years’ service), pro-rated for part time staff
• Additional 5 days of leave for the office closure period over Christmas and New Year
• All UK bank holidays
• Up to 10 days of annual leave can be carried over into 2025
• Opportunity to join a CARE (Career Averaged Revalued Earnings) benefit scheme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Enhanced Maternity/Paternity/Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• Staff Equality Networks and support: Women’s, BAME, Disability & LGBTQ+
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme (now including electric bikes)
• Season ticket loan
• Free eye test and money towards VDU use glasses

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.