Welsh language skills are essential for this role.
S4C is more than a television channel – we provide a unique public service that plays a central role in the cultural, democratic and social life of Wales.
This is an exciting time to join S4C, as we implement our new strategy for the next five years. We are expanding viewing with our content, developing into a digital-first service, and extending our impact beyond the screen contributing positively to the prosperity of the language, Welsh culture and creative economy.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and reliable individual to join us as a Public Affairs Officer. You will play a key role in helping to ensure that S4C's place in Welsh public life is as strong, influential and inspiring as ever.
At S4C, we are passionate about creating a positive, energetic and inclusive work environment that reflects our core values:
At Your Best, Proud of S4C, Go For It, Celebrate Everyone.
You will join S4C at a time of exciting change, contributing to the future of public service media that inspires, entertains and reflects the whole of Wales.
Job Overview
As a Public Affairs Officer, you will support the Head of Public Affairs in delivering S4C's engagement activities, helping to build and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders, monitoring policy and political developments, and contributing to clear and effective communication on issues that are important to the channel.
This role is suitable for someone who enjoys communicating, influencing and building relationships across Welsh and UK public life.
You will work closely with teams across S4C to ensure a unified and inspiring approach to promoting S4C's public mission.
Location: Carmarthen / Cardiff / Caernarfon (minimum 2 days in an office)
Salary:£37,000 per year
Contract: Permanent
Working hours:35.75 per week. Due to the nature of the job, flexibility, including working outside of office hours, is expected on some weekends and bank holidays.
Probationary period: 6 months
Holidays: In addition to the statutory bank holidays, you will be entitled to 26 days of holiday. If you are employed part-time you will receive a pro rata share of the holidays.
Pension: Salaried staff are entitled to join a Group Personal Pension Scheme subject to the terms of any existing scheme which is amended from time to time. If you are a member of the Group Personal Pension Scheme, S4C will contribute 10% of your basic salary to the Scheme. You are expected to contribute 5%.
Travel: Occasional travel will be part of the job, usually within the UK
Applications
Applications should be sent by 9.00 on Monday 26 January 2026 to Pobl@s4c.cymru or to Pobl a Diwylliant, Canolfan S4C, Yr Egin, Carmarthen, SA31 3EQ.
You are welcome to submit an application in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
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