Assistant Director of Strategic Communications, Engagement and Policy
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This role is offered with flexible working options, and we will consider candidates as part of a job share.
Base Pay Range
£68,156 - £76,547 per annum
Location: Cardiff and Llandudno Junction, Wales (with hybrid working)
The Benefits
* Salary of £68,156 - £76,547 per annum
* Hybrid working from home and our office as required
* Family leave policy
About Us
Social Care Wales provides leadership and expertise in social care and early years in Wales.
Our vision is to make a positive difference to care and support for children, adults and their families and carers. To do this, we lead on developing and regulating the social care workforce, service improvement, data and research to improve care.
The Role
As the Assistant Director of Strategic Communications, Engagement and Policy, you will lead our strategic approaches to external communication, stakeholder engagement, customer relationship management and policy insight.
You will work with the Executive Team and leadership group to deliver our strategic vision, shape organisational messaging, and develop trusted, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
* Lead the delivery of our marketing and communications strategy
* Oversee how we approach stakeholder engagement, customer service, and internal communications
* Provide advice and briefings to the Chief Executive and Executive Management Team
* Co‑ordinate responses to the Welsh Government and Senedd consultations
* Represent Social Care Wales in external forums and with the media
* Collaborate with sector leaders to raise the profile of social care and early years in Wales
About You
* Proven experience in developing impactful engagement and communication strategies
* Experience advising senior leaders and navigating complex policy issues
* Strategic knowledge of the broad policy landscape in Wales
* Evidence of continuous professional development
* The ability to build strong partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders
* Strong leadership, influencing, and communication skills
* The ability to lead teams, manage ambiguity, and drive strategic change
* Professional qualification(s) and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field
* Welsh language skills are essential for this role
The closing date for this role is 09 November 2025, and the interviews will take place on Friday 21 November 2025.
Reasonable adjustments can be made at any stage of the recruitment process for candidates with a disability, impairment or health condition, for example, who are neurodivergent or who use British Sign Language. Please get in touch with the HR Team to discuss adjustments for any part of the process.
You must be based in the UK to apply for this role and be able to visit one of the stated offices when required.
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