Work Opportunity: Head of Communications for Welsh Conservative Group Office
Salary range (pro rata): £39,274 - £50,496
All new staff are expected to enter on the scale minimum of the appropriate pay band. Individual staff will, subject to satisfactory performance, move up the incremental scale one point at a time on the anniversary of their commencement of employment until they reach the scale maximum for their band.
Working hours: 37 hours per week
Appointment type: Permanent
Location: Senedd Cymru / Welsh Parliament, Cardiff, CF99 1SN
Reference: MBS-091-26
This role will start in September 2026
Main duties:
- Developing and implementing a communications strategy aligned with the Welsh Conservative Group’s political priorities
- Acting as the primary media contact, proactively engaging with journalists and broadcasters.
- Writing high-impact press releases, opinion pieces, and media briefings.
- Setting the overall tone and direction for social media communications.
- Overseeing the production and creation of high-quality multimedia content (including, graphics, videos, sound recordings and infographics).
- Managing relationships with key stakeholders, including government bodies, charities, businesses, and campaign groups.
- Overseeing the production of newsletters, blogs, and website content.
- Drafting and refining speeches, articles, and briefings for Members of the Welsh Conservative Group.
- Providing advice on how to frame policy announcements for maximum impact.
- Working with the Welsh Conservative Group Chief of Staff to managing staff, delegating tasks, and ensuring high-quality output.
- Overseeing the compliance of all communication materials with Senedd rules.
Essential knowledge and experience:
- A full understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks within which Members and Groups operate. This includes both Senedd frameworks (standards of conduct, expenditure etc) as well as broader and general frameworks (legal duties). Able to provide informed advice to Members and colleagues on these matters.
- Substantial experience of the media landscape using this expertise to develop innovative, proactive media strategies, ideally within a political context. Knowledge of media law.
- Experience of advising on media actions at a senior level and supporting teams to develop campaigns.
- Influences the media agenda through proactive planning. Develops strategies to protect and improve reputation.
- Knowledge and understanding of media handling techniques including designing and delivering a communications strategy and plans.
- Knowledge of law and good practice related to data protection and information security.
- Experience and practical understanding of law and good practice regarding health, safety and wellbeing, including risk assessments, control measures, and knowing when to seek competent advice.
Essential qualifications:
- Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or suitable alternative experience.
You are advised to read the full job and person specification before applying for this post. For further information about the role, please contact Darren.Millar-MS@senedd.wales
To apply, please send your application to Darren.Millar-MS@senedd.wales by the advertised closing date.
Closing date: 04 August 2026, 12:00
Interview date: To be confirmed