Communications Officer - News and External Affairs

Fixed Term Contract for 3 months until March 31st 2026 due to the needs of the service. Possibility for extension.The post holder will be responsible for identifying, prioritising and developing news content for dissemination to media contacts and for publication through Public Health Wales digital channels.The role will be responsible for promoting our evidence and research, communicating information to the public relating to incidents and outbreaks of communicable diseases, and responding to reactive media enquiries across a broad range of public health areas.You will be responsible for supporting the development and delivery of public health communications strategies and communications plans in Public Health Wales.The Main Duties Of This Job AreRespond to media enquiries, brief and pitch stories to journalists; manage events, press conferences, photo calls and visits; and respond to communications enquiries from agencies and key external and internal stakeholders. Commission, write, edit, proof read, co-ordinate complex internal and external publications, patient/client leaflets and advice documents; write press releases, articles; oversee print and distribution.Develop, implement and evaluate communications projects.Provide communications and marketing communications advice to managers, staff, committees.Engage with local government, the third sector, the public and other stakeholders in relation to public health.Candidates will be assessed on skills, behaviours, knowledge and attitude relevant to the role.We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences and welcome applicants who wish to work on a flexible basis.We are Public Health Wales – the national public health agency in Wales. Our purpose is ‘Working together for a healthier Wales'. We exist to help everyone in Wales live longer, healthier, happier lives. Together with our partners, we work to increase healthy life expectancy, improve health and well-being, and reduce inequalities for everyone in Wales, now and for future generations.Our teams work to prevent disease, protect health, and provide leadership, specialist services and public health expertise. We are the leading source of public health information, research and innovation in Wales. In a world facing complex health challenges, our work has never been so important.We are guided by our Values, 'Working together, with trust and respect, to make a difference'. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace that values equality and diversity. We welcome applications which represent the rich diversity of the communities we serve and are supportive of flexible working arrangements, including part time roles and job sharing.To find out more about working for us and the benefits we offer please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/careers/For guidance on the application process, please visit https://phw.nhs.wales/working-for-us/applicant-information-and-guidance/For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Sarah Hibbard Job title: Senior Communications Manager - News Email address: sarah.hibbard@wales.nhs.uk