Our vision is world-class education for Wales. Our mission is to demonstrate the value of further education to all learners, society and the economy. We pride ourselves on providing high quality services to our stakeholders. But we can only do this with the commitment and hard work of our excellent team of staff.
ColegauCymrui s a post-16 education charity comprising of a small team of enthusiastic and skilled individuals and the organisation has extensive experience in the further education sector in Wales.
We believe that all learners have the right to a world-class education, delivered in a safe, diverse, and inclusive setting and within a further education sector which supports the wider community, employers, and the economy.
Communications and Events Officer
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Reporting To |
Communications Manager |
Job Purpose
- Take responsibility for the development and delivery of effective bilingual communications initiatives to inform internal and external stakeholders.
- Produce and maintain bilingual ColegauCymru internal and external communications, including websites, social media, marketing materials, publications, invitations, advertisements, and reports.
- Coordinate and deliver a range of ColegauCymru events, working with the team, including the ColegauCymru Annual Conference, sporting fixtures, and online webinars etc, including provide on the day operational support and events oversight.
Overview of Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to take on an exciting and challenging communications and events role in the further education and work-based learning sector.
Working closely with Policy and Public Affairs colleagues and reporting to the Communications Manager, the successful candidate will lead supporting the organisations’ key events, and maintaining and developing the organisation’s digital marketing platforms to promote the benefits of post compulsory education and training. They will be responsible for delivering a range of in person and online events, and clearly communicating the organisation’s key messages to both internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will support ColegauCymru colleagues to advance our brand identity and broaden awareness of the ColegauCymru purpose, activities, and priorities.
This role requires ‘on site’ working (for example, at college campuses, sports locations, the Senedd, event venues etc) and as well as working regularly from the ColegauCymru offices in Cardiff. The ability to commute is essential. Willingness to travel across Wales, within the UK and occasionally internationally, and work outside of normal working hours may also be required.
Working for ColegauCymru - Additional Information
Welsh Language Requirements
ColegauCymru is a proudly bilingual organisation and Welsh language skills are considered an asset to the organisation. We acknowledge the importance of developing and growing a bilingual workforce and encourage and support staff to learn, develop and use their Welsh language skills in the workplace.
The ability to work through the medium of Welsh would be an advantage and a good skill to have for the role but it is not essential. Whatever the level of Welsh language proficiency support will also be given to develop your language skills and to become more confident in using Welsh in the workplace.
Applicants are welcome to contact ColegauCymru to discuss this requirement. We welcome applications in Welsh or in English.
Application Process
Please send a CV and covering letter which demonstrates how you meet each aspect of the Person Specification. In addition, in order to consider your application, please answer the four questions below (200 words max per question).
- What skills do you think a Communications and Events Officer needs to be successful?
- Provide an example of how you would measure the success of a digital marketing campaign.
- Outline what KPIs would you use in website and social media reporting.
- Outline what digital communications improvements you would recommend to ColegauCymru.
DBS Disclosure Check
Please note that the successful candidate may be subject to a DBS check.
Closing Date
Applications should be submitted by email to HR@ColegauCymru.ac.uk no later than 5.00pm on 31 January 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Interviews
Interviews will be held Monday 5 February 2026, in person at the ColegauCymru office. If you have any queries, please email HR@ColegauCymru.ac.uk
