Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd (CCDG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Welsh Government. We provide an essential, all-age, independent, impartial and bilingual careers guidance and coaching services in Wales, including the Working Wales programme.
We as a nation thrive when we champion diversity and inclusion. Organisations with a diverse workforce make better decisions, are more creative, are stronger, overall happier, and of course - it’s the right thing to do. Diversity and inclusion can be transformative, contributing to the delivery of excellent public services, enabling continued improvements in what we do for the people of Wales. We are committed to having a workforce that at all job grades, is representative of the citizens we serve.
People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for vacancies with Careers Wales.
Join Our Dynamic Team as a Social Media and Marketing Officer!
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd (CCDG), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Welsh Government, is on the lookout for a Social Media and Marketing Officer to join our team. We provide essential, all-age, independent, impartial, and bilingual careers guidance and coaching services in Wales, including the Working Wales programme.
Closing Date: Midnight on 25/08/2025
Job: Social Media and Marketing Officer
What We Offer:
* Competitive Salary: starting salary £27,468
* Contract Type: Fixed Term - Maternity Cover
* Working Hours: Full-time position (37 hours per week)
* Base: Will be determined on appointment (will be one of our Careers centres which are in each local authority area in Wales) but with agile working arrangements.
* Flexible Working: Agile working and flexitime working arrangements are in place.
* Benefits: Attractive benefits including agile working, flexi time, 31 days annual leave, defined benefit pension scheme, and health-related cash back plan.
Why CCDG?
At CCDG, we thrive on diversity and inclusion. We believe that organisations with a diverse workforce make better decisions, are more creative, stronger, and overall happier. Diversity and inclusion are transformative, contributing to the delivery of excellent public services and enabling continuous improvements for the people of Wales. We are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve at all job grades.
Your Role:
We have an exciting fixed-term (maternity cover) opportunity to join our busy Marketing and Communications team, who together create and deliver innovative social media and marketing campaigns for Careers Wales and Working Wales services. If you have excellent copywriting skills, attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills, we want to hear from you.
This is a key role responsible for enhancing the company’s social media presence by assisting in the creation, development and implementation of content for a variety of digital marketing channels whilst ensuring brand consistency across all messages. As well as supporting with the monitoring, tracking, and analysing of social media campaigns, reporting on findings, and providing recommendations.
The successful candidate will also support with a range of other marketing activities, such as events and other general marketing.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
Join Us:
For further information please ensure you read the full job specification:
Social Media and Marketing Officer Job Description
Completed applications should be submitted by 25/08/2025.
Interviews / assessments will be held on 04/09/2025.
Please visit Careers Wales' Recruitment Site for details of our vacancies. You can also find out more about us, our employment policy and terms and conditions.
Applications in Welsh or English are welcomed. An application made in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English. No job applicant will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status, economic status, or sexual orientation. We aim to promote an environment that is free from all forms of discrimination, treating people fairly with dignity and respect.