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Job reference REQ05193 Date posted 06/03/2026 Application closing date 23/03/2026 Location Port Talbot Civic Centre Salary Grade 8 £37,280 - £40,777 per annum. Package Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities. Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Communications and Marketing Attachments Interim Business Partner Communications - TATA REQ05193 JDPS (English).docx Interim Business Partner Communications - TATA REQ05193 JDPS (Welsh).docx Reasons to Work for Neath Port Talbot Council.pptx
Fixed term contract until 31st March 2027 (potential for extension)
Your workstyle will be a mobile hybrid worker in this role which gives you the flexibility to work from home and from a variety of Council workplaces.
We’re looking for a comms all-rounder to join our busy Communications and Marketing team. This fixed-term position will play a pivotal role in developing and implementing communication and marketing activities, in particular for the council’s involvement in delivering the work of the Tata Transition Board.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* Design and deliver communication and marketing activities as the project communications and marketing service expert.
* Work closely with project teams and stakeholders to understand project/programme objectives and develop communications strategies.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to foster positive relationships and ensure effective communications.
* Create compelling and accurate multimedia content for various platforms, including press releases, website updates, social media, and other communications materials.
About you:
* Educated to degree standard or equivalent in a business or communications discipline.
* Ability to design, deliver, and manage a full range of communication and marketing campaigns and activities.
* Proven ability to work under pressure, on own initiative, to tight deadlines, and to deal with competing priorities.
* Outstanding IT skills and confident use of multiple platforms and content management systems.
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
* Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
* Benefit from a competitive employee package witha remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
* Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
* Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
* Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
* Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
* Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact Nick Clark on
This post is not subject to a DBS check.
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our schools/employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language skills are desirable.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.
In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.
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