Communications Manager

Yolk Recruitment Public Sector and Not-for-Profit is thrilled to be selected as the exclusive recruitment partner for Cynon Taf Community Housing Group, a people-based organisation, passionate about providing great services and support, being a trusted employer, and a respected partner in the region in which they operate across Wales.

The Opportunity

Cynon Taf Community Housing Group (CTCHG) is looking to appoint a Communications Manager to lead teams across the Group to identify and deliver effective outcomes-driven communications and engagement opportunities which translate their vision into impact, in line with their values and strategic plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading external communications across digital platforms, managing social media, and creating engaging content.
• Overseeing brand development, ensuring consistency across all group brands and materials.
• Managing media relations, drafting press releases, and supporting PR campaigns.
• Strengthening internal communication channels and supporting staff engagement.
• Planning and executing corporate events and managing promotional activities.

Experience Required

• Worked in communications, PR or marketing for minimum of five years
• Strong SharePoint and WordPress knowledge
• Ability to convert data into effective, meaningful content
• Copywriting and proofreading
• Established media relationships
• Stakeholder engagement experience
• Operational management experience
• Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Creative and strategic thinking, with a focus on measurable outcomes.

Desirable:

• It would also be beneficial for the post holder to have
• Membership of a professional body such as CIPR, CIM
• Crisis communications experience
• Previous line management experience
• Budget management experience
• Ability to speak and write in Welsh
• Previous experience working within Welsh housing
• Established stakeholder relationships with elected officials or their office(s)

Benefits:

• Agile working with a trust clock allowing you to manage your own time
• 25 days annual leave (rising incrementally to 30 days after 5 years' service)
• 8 bank holidays plus 4 complimentary days
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave scheme
• Enhanced sickness absence scheme
• Occupational Health referral scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Health care package including employee assistance programme (optional to join)
• Ongoing support, training, and development opportunities
• Discounted corporate gym membership
• Wellbeing buddy system

To Apply:

For an informal discussion about the role and to access the full Job Description, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment.

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter by Friday, 3rd January 2025.

Interviews will be held in person at CTCHG's Head Office, Mountain Ash week commencing 20th January 2025.