Job Summary
Part‑time (22 hours per week), fixed‑term 8‑month contract (maternity cover). The contract starts from 10 August 2026 (ideally).
Salary:£26,000 pro rata.
Location: The role is based in a collaborative team across Wales, with offices in Llanystumdwy and Cardiff. The position is hybrid; regular attendance at one of the offices is required, but most duties can be performed remotely.
Language: The role requires bilingual communication skills in Welsh and English.
Benefits: (none listed).
Key Areas of Delivery
* Assist with the delivery of the Wales Book of the Year project, including:
o 2027 award and ceremony arrangements (venue, presenter, translation, BSL, photography, bookshop, etc.).
o Guest list and ticket sales arrangements.
o Administrative tasks including financial work, task lists, and meeting contributions.
o Lead the Wales Book of the Year Instagram account and the project pages on the Llenyddiaeth Cymru website – creating content schedules, designing assets, posting and analysing success.
o Arrange celebrations for shortlisted authors and winners throughout the year, including outreach activities.
* Lead or support various event arrangements (e.g. the Wales Book of the Year event and other organisational events such as the Wales Book of the Year Awards, Tŷ Newydd open days, celebrations for national poets, etc.).
* Create and design suitable invitations, send them to invitees, oversee reminders, and prepare a door list for each event.
* Execute marketing/promotional activities for events and projects that require audience attraction or ticket sales, including:
o Co‑create communication plans with colleagues.
o Create contact lists, send direct e‑mail/e‑leaflets, and distribute posters.
o Maintain the events section of the Llenyddiaeth Cymru website by adding events and researching appropriate content.
* Write, edit and proofread bilingual copy, including news stories, press releases, case studies, and general project information.
* Update Writers’ Groups information on the Llenyddiaeth Cymru website.
* Support the maintenance of stakeholder data (groups, communities, individuals who have booked or shown interest in Tŷ Newydd, interested organisations, etc.).
* Maintain a calendar of national days and campaigns, share them with the team and plan marketing/communication activities around them.
* Contribute to weekly communications and marketing meetings and attend additional meetings when required.
* Perform any other tasks as reasonably required.
Reports To
Communications Lead.
Suitability for the Role
We’re looking for someone who has:
* Strong, sensitive, and positive interpersonal and communication skills in Welsh and English, both written and spoken.
* A passion for literature and its potential to inspire, improve and enrich lives.
* Experience and understanding of communication and marketing disciplines.
* Experience in copywriting, translation and proofreading.
* The ability to multi‑task, work well under pressure, and prioritise duties and responsibilities.
* Experience in coordinating budgets and organising events.
* Experience in collaborating with external partners, nurturing and developing relationships.
* The ability to think creatively, solve problems and plan ahead.
Required DBS check.
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