Communications Assistant - Social Media and Web

Communications Assistant Social Media & Web

Location: Brecon

Salary: Grade 5 £28,598 - £30,024

Vacancy Type: Permanent contract, 37 hours per week

Closing date: 27 April 2026

Interview date: 5 May 2026

This is post which will support the Communications department of the Authority by acting as an assistant editor for the Authority s websites and social media including the provision of Welsh and English language social media feeds. The post holder will also support the department s press and events work.

Main Duties

• To edit website texts in English and Welsh as required and to work with content managers to ensure that any changes made to the English are reflected in the Welsh sites.
• To provide content for the Authority s online presence, for example creatively using images, maps and digital routes to enhance and interpret webpages.
• To manage the translation of Authority sites into Welsh.
• To offer a friendly and professional point of contact for enquiries relating to the Authorities online presence.
• To use google analytics and other research to improve Authority sites for users and to improve the search engine optimisation for the sites.
• To build positive relationships with stakeholders and contacts, in particular with tourism organisations, Visit Wales and tourism businesses for the destination site.
• To provide a continuous, relevant and interesting social media feed delivering Authority key messages working with the PR and Events officer. The feed will be in English and in Welsh.
• To monitor new channels and make proposals on their use to access new markets.
• To follow the Authority s procurement procedures when providing suppliers. To use the online system to generate purchase orders and sign off invoices if required.
• To help organise and to attend corporate launches and events as required.
• To draft press releases as agreed with Communications team.
• To undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post as required by the PR and Events Officer, Communications Manager and Chief Executive.

Person Specification

Essential Criteria

• Experience using social media platforms Facebook, X (Twitter), and Instagram and creating content across different platforms
• Experience of research and ability to write good, clear copy to a variety of audiences
• Experience of maintaining and editing websites
• Good organisational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Able to proactively plan and direct their own work and structure their workload to meet the numerous deadlines their work imposes
• Ability to deal with multiple tasks in parallel and sharing knowledge appropriately
• Good level of competence in computer applications, such as Microsoft Teams/365, Wordpress CMS
• Ability to follow procurement and financial systems
• Welsh Language Level 1

Desirable Criteria

• An understanding of the work of National Parks, local communities and is enthusiastic about current environmental issues
• A full, current, driving licence
• Welsh Language Level 2

Note on Welsh Language Requirement

Please note: If you do not meet the Welsh language Requirements specified, then the Authority offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these requirements during your employment with us.

To Apply

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