Communications Manager July 2021 Contents

. About . Role description . Person specification . How to apply . Contact details About

. Due to a significant increase in engagement with all of our stakeholder groups, an exciting opportunity has been created to become our first Communications Manager at Swim ; the national governing body for Aquatics in Wales.

. This is a fantastic time to be involved in our sport as we bring our board, staff and partners together to deliver our new strategy, and ensure we achieve our long term vision of “Aquatics For Everyone For Life”.

. The Communications Manager will significantly enhance our communication and marketing of aquatics in Wales, and they will build on current high levels of engagement with both our membership and participation.

. This role will also be pivotal in our inclusion journey as we reach out to the many diverse communities in Wales. Duties & Responsibilities

PRIMARY . Proactively lead the management of all communication channels, including but not limited to our website, our social media, live streaming and other digital media. The role will ensure that our content is relevant and engaging with maximum reach. . Ensure that our customers, partners and stakeholders receive quality, compelling, relevant and timely information through appropriate channels improving engagement.

PARTNERSHIP . Manage relationships with media providers (National Television & Radio, Web and other digital avenues) to secure that media coverage for Swim Wales news, activities and events is maximised. . Engage with media and communication agencies where nessessry to support campaigns and support our internal capability . Initiate and undertake market research, analyse campaign outcomes and evaluate data to monitor the effectiveness and impact. . Build strong links with colleagues and key strategic partners particularly (but not exclusively) Sport Wales, , UK Sport, Local Authorities, Leisure Trusts, Operators and Sponsors. Duties & Responsibilities

COLLABORATION . Work closely with colleagues across our business streams to plan, promote, coordinate and deliver key events and campaigns relevant to their area. . Support the Swim Wales board and our corporate communications committee by identifying issues that could potentially damage the organisation’s reputation and recommend actions to mitigate this risk. . Work with organisations and partners to plan, promote, coordinate and deliver key events and campaigns. . Support the wider work of Swim Wales departments and business streams as required.

OTHER . Deliver Branding, Communication and Marketing plans in partnership with Business Development and other key business streams in Swim Wales . Design and produce corporate publications with consistent branding to communicate key messages to target audiences. . Work with the CEO, Communications Committee and other colleagues to deliver world class customer service by establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing sponsors and partners. . Manage Swim Wales’ internal communications ensuring all staff and Board Directors are kept informed. . Continually seek new ideas to evolve and improve communication channels. Person Specification

1. YOUR EXPERIENCE 2. YOUR SKILLS 3. YOUR KNOWLEDGE 4. YOUR QUALITIES • Qualified to degree level or • Leadership • Knowledge of web-based • Integrity, honesty, loyalty & equivalent (Ideal but not essential) • Excellent time-management systems, Google Analytics, and respect • Demonstrate experience in a range and organisation skills website management is • Flexible with working hours to of areas, such as; • Excellent interpersonal and desirable different business different communication skills • Excellent use of MS office and environments - communications, marketing or PR • Creative with a strong related IT packages • Strong work ethic, willingness - working with a variety of media attention to detail • A good understanding of the to go above and beyond providers • Ability to work on own organisation’s overall aims • Committed to excellence - writing quality content initiative as well as a team • analytics to report • Decisive, positive and solution planning, coordinating and delivering • Ability to foster good • An understanding of design focused events relationships internally and and graphic literacy • Results focused - developing market research externally • Resilient - brand creation/management • Ability to apply creative • Innovative and creative - drafting/managing social media solutions • Discretion/respects content • Ability to adapt writing styles confidentiality to suit different channels • Passionate, inspirational and • Approachable, flexible, motivational creative and innovative • speaker is • Evidence of personal drive to desirable but not essential ensure continued professional development Role Specification

1. DAY-TO-DAY 2. ABOVE AND BEYOND • 37.5 hours per week • We are a Living Wage employer • Flexible working will be considered • 25 days of annual leave plus bank • Swim Wales’ head office is at the holidays (increased with service) National Pool in Swansea - The • Training and development budget expectation is that face to face available for staff meetings will be required on a • Pension and maternity/paternity regular basis schemes • You will work directly with the • Free gym membership at the senior team & report to Chief International Sports Village Executive Officer • Free parking at Wales National Pool & Sport Wales National Centre • Access to UK Sport/British Olympic Assoc./British Swimming/Sport Wales Communications Network • Regular team socials and away days How to apply…

Please submit your interest for the role with a CV, we would also like to see a covering letter and/or other creative ways to get your skills and abilities across.

A shortlist of candidates will be invited to an initial interview remotely/online. Following a further shortlist, second interviews will take place face-to-face in either of Swansea, where candidates will be asked to present a 15 minute presentation on a particular task, set ahead of time, followed by interview questions.

Please also ensure you return a completed equality monitoring form along with your application.

Please request the monitoring form and return your application to [email protected]

SALARY – UP TO £30,000 (DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE) CLOSING DATE – Sunday 8th August 2021 Thank you for your interest…

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Swim Wales is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. Swim Wales kindly thanks Sport Wales and British Swimming for their continued support for Aquatic .