Senior Communications and Public Affairs Officer

2 weeks ago

Cardiff CF AD, United Kingdom NHS Employers Full time £32,930 per year

Are you passionate about communications, public affairs, and making a difference to health and care across Wales? The Welsh NHS Confederation is seeking a talented Senior Communications and Public Affairs Officer to join our dynamic External Affairs team and support the organisation's media and political connections.

What you'll do

As our Senior Communications and Public Affairs Officer, you will:

  • Engage with political parties, including Members of the Senedd and Members of Parliament, and liaise with journalists.
  • Write and distribute media releases, statements, opinion pieces, and briefings and create content for our communications channels, including the website and social media.
  • Monitor media and political developments to identify opportunities for proactive publicity for the work of the Welsh NHS Confederation and its members.
  • Develop and deliver bespoke public affairs support to members, including producing briefings on political development.
  • Supporting the Welsh NHS Confederation Health and Wellbeing Alliance and Policy Sub-Group through drafting minutes for meetings and supporting the Assistant Director with agenda items and papers.
  • Represent the Welsh NHS Confederation at events and meetings.

What we're looking for

  • Experience: Proven track record in working in communications, public affairs or government relations.
  • Policy Knowledge: Good knowledge and understanding of Welsh Government legislative process and the work of the Senedd, especially in health and care.
  • Campaign Delivery: Proven ability to deliver successful media and public affairs campaigns.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to build relationships across political parties and the national media, ideally in the health and care environment, and demonstrate interpersonal skills and confidence in dealing with senior individuals.
  • Communication Skills: A creative thinker with strong writing skills and experience in producing high quality communication products for political and media audiences under tight deadlines.

How to apply

As part of our diverse recruitment practice, we use blind applications. The only information available to the shortlisting panel will be section one of the application form.

Please download the job description at the end of this page and click apply.

Please note we do not accept CVs – you will only be asked for your CV if you are shortlisted for interview.

For an informal discussion about the post and the Welsh NHS Confederation before applying please contact Nesta Lloyd-Jones at or on

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Wales

Application deadline: 17th November 2025

Interview date: 3rd December 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £32,930.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Free flu jabs
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • Sabbatical
  • Sick pay
  • Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cardiff CF11 9AD

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