PR & Events Officer (12603) - Fixed Term Contract until September 2026
Apply for the PR & Events Officer (12603) – Fixed Term Contract until September 2026 role at Cardiff and Vale College.
We are seeking a PR & Events Officer in the Marketing & Communications department. This position will be based at the City Centre Campus.
Salary: £12,875 – £13,752 (based on a full‑time salary of £32,189 – £34,381 per annum).
Contractual hours: 15 hours per week.
Basis: Part Time – Fractional.
Package: Generous Annual Leave, Health Scheme and a 16.30% employer contribution (£2098.72–£2241.64) to the Local Government Pension scheme.
Job Category: Communications
Job type: Contract
Responsibilities include:
* Be an active member of the Marketing and Communications team, responsible for developing and delivering PR and Events objectives in line with the college’s marketing strategy.
* Contribute positively to a professional, innovative, responsive and effective in‑house PR and Events team and service for the College and its subsidiaries.
* Work with staff across the College to plan and implement effective PR activities and events that enhance the reputation of the College locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.
* Coordinating PR events and activities for the College, its subsidiaries and partner organisations, including:
o Organising large‑scale awards events.
o Initiating and coordinating corporate events, business networking events, launches for new products and developments to generate PR gain.
o Co‑ordinating official visits for visiting dignitaries.
o Co‑ordinating the College’s presence at non‑recruitment exhibitions.
o Securing sponsorship from external partners and organisations to financially support events and increase commercial and key partner involvement.
* Generate PR content writing, including copy development and a range of content to optimise reach for PR and events activities.
* Support internal communications for staff and students by:
* Co‑ordinating/supporting cross‑college events and activities (e.g., staff briefings, staff awards).
* Co‑ordinating/supporting student events (e.g., Freshers Façades, skills competitions).
* Generating, copy‑writing and uploading content onto the staff and student website/portals/app.
* Proactively seeking out opportunities to work with partners and develop links to raise the profile of the College and its subsidiaries through sponsorship and involvement in networks, events and activities.
* Monitoring the impact of all PR and Events activity, analysing and evaluating return on investment to inform future activity and spend.
Welsh language skills: Not essential but desirable.
This is a Fixed Term Contract until September 2026.
Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. The college welcomes applications in Welsh; applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than those in English. If we invite you to interview, let us know if you would like the interview and assessment process conducted in Welsh. The closing date for completed applications is 04/12/2025 at 11:59pm.
To find out more or apply, go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on 02920250311.
All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up‑to‑date DBS check. This is a contractual agreement that must be in place before your employment starts. The College’s procedure for the suitability of ex‑offenders for employment is available upon request.
We are committed to the recruitment and retention of disabled people, and are a positive disability confident scheme employer.
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