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New job opportunity at WCVA

Published : 02/03/23 | Categories: News |

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and creative individual to join our dynamic communications and marketing team as WCVA’s ‘Digital Communications Support Officer’.

We’re looking for a Welsh speaker to join WCVA as a Digital Communications Support Officer. This in an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to start a career in communications and marketing. It’s also a chance for anyone with strong people skills to put them to good use helping WCVA carry out its purpose – to enable voluntary organisation in Wales to make a bigger difference together.

WHY WORK AT WCVA?

WCVA (Wales Council for Voluntary Action) offers a number of benefits such as a flexible working scheme, pension at 9% of salary, and access to an employees’ assistance programme.

WCVA invests in its employees and their development. We are a Living Wage Employer, committed to paying staff the real living wage, and have also been awarded Investors in People accreditation.

Find out more about working for WCVA.

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT OFFICER

Welsh language essential

35 hours per week

£24,473 increasing to £26,072 pro rata per annum

WCVA will contribute 9% of the annual salary into its approved pension scheme.

Base:

WCVA operates a hybrid and flexible working policy which means you can work at our offices or remotely (including at home). We are a pan Wales organisation with office hubs in Aberystwyth, Cardiff and Rhyl. There will be a requirement to attend some specific events and work engagements at our offices and other venues, but most of the time you can choose where you work to fit around your lifestyle.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and enthusiastic individual to work with our dynamic communications and marketing team. You’ll gain valuable experience working with our industry experts on multi-media campaigns for a wide variety of purposes and audiences.

The role is perfect for someone who is looking to start a career in communications and marketing. If you have people skills and a creative side this job offers ample opportunity to stretch and develop your skillset, designing engaging communications to support and promote the voluntary sector in Wales.

Some of your main duties will include:

  • Developing, implementing, and evaluating communications for a variety of platforms including our website, social media channels and e-newsletters
  • Working with different internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities to create engaging content that promotes the work of the voluntary sector
  • Contributing to the planning of communications and marketing to ensure that our voice is consistent in both Welsh and English

You will also work closely with other WCVA teams and external partners where you’ll get to see all the different and exciting projects that we’re involved in. You’ll hear first-hand (and help to tell) the truly inspiring stories of charities and voluntary groups across Wales.

This job is highly varied, with no two days the same. An extremely rewarding role for a motivated, well-organised individual who likes a challenge and wants to use their skills to make a positive contribution to the Welsh voluntary sector.

Read the full job description.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply please download the application pack below:

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Closing date: 20 March 2023, 10 am

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