Assistant Director of Strategic Communications, Engagement and Policy

Assistant Director of Strategic Communications, Engagement and Policy
Wales (with hybrid working)
Welsh Essential

Our client is looking for a talented individual to lead their communication, stakeholder engagement, customer service standards and policy insight. This role will work at a national level.

The Organisation

Our client makes a difference to families and children throughout Wales by supporting welfare and early years learning.

To achieve this, they lead on developing and regulating the workforce, service improvement, and data and research to improve welfare.

They are now looking for an Assistant Director of Strategic Communications, Engagement and Policy to join them on a permanent basis. This role is offered with flexible working options, and they will consider candidates as part of a job share.

The Benefits

- Salary of £68,156 - £76,547 per annum
- 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Local government pension scheme
- Flexible work policy
- Hybrid working from home and office as required
- Family leave policy

The Role

As the Assistant Director of Strategic Communications, Engagement and Policy, you will lead our client's strategic approaches to external communication, stakeholder engagement, customer relationship management and policy insight.

You will work with the Executive Team and leadership group to deliver their strategic vision, shape organisational messaging, and develop trusted, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.

Specifically, you will:

- Lead the delivery of the marketing and communications strategy
- Oversee how the organisation approaches stakeholder engagement, customer service, and internal communications
- Provide advice and briefings to the Chief Executive and Executive Management Team
- Co-ordinate responses to consultations
- Represent the organisation in external forums and with the media

About You

To be considered as the Assistant Director of Strategic Communications, Engagement and Policy, you will need:

- Proven experience in developing impactful engagement and communication strategies
- Experience advising senior leaders and navigating complex policy issues
- Strategic knowledge of the broad policy landscape in Wales
- Evidence of continuous professional development
- The ability to build strong partnerships with a wide range of stakeholders
- Strong leadership, influencing, and communication skills
- The ability to lead teams, manage ambiguity, and drive strategic change
- Professional qualification(s) and/or equivalent experience in a relevant field

Please note that Welsh Language skills are essential for this role, and you will not be shortlisted if you do not meet this criteria.

The closing date for this role is 07 September 2025, and the interviews will take place on 19 September 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Director of Communications, Head of External Affairs, Policy Director, or Assistant Director of External Relations.

Reasonable adjustments can be made at any stage of the recruitment process for candidates with a disability, impairment or health condition, for example who are neuro-divergent or who use British Sign Language.

You must be based in the UK to apply for this role and be able to visit one of our client's offices in Wales when required.

So, if you're ready to join our client as an Assistant Director of Strategic Communications, Engagement and Policy, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.