Engagement and Communication Co-ordinator

Company Description

The Youth Service wishes to advertise an exciting opportunity for the post of Engagement and Communications Coordinator.
This role will be key in strengthening the voice and participation of young people across the county, leading on the development of effective engagement strategies and increasing the visibility and understanding of the Service’s work.
The post holder will be responsible for coordinating internal and external communications, managing digital and social media content, supporting promotional campaigns, and ensuring that the views and experiences of young people inform the development of provision.
We are seeking a creative, organised individual who is passionate about youth work and able to build positive relationships while communicating messages clearly and effectively to a range of audiences.
Gwynedd Council offers an attractive employment package, for more information please click on this Information Pack
Gwynedd Council operates internally through the medium of Welsh, and offers all its services bilingually. The applicant will be required to reach the linguistic level noted as one of the essential skills in the Person Specification.
We encourage everyone who applies for a job with Gwynedd Council to submit job applications in Welsh or bilingually.
(Applications submitted in English only or Welsh only will always be treated equally, but we ask applicants to consider carefully what the linguistic requirements of the job in question is and if it would be more appropriate to submit an application in Welsh.)
For further information about this post please contact Nia Owen on 07799582858
Application forms are available from Support Service, Gwynedd Council, Council Offices, Caernarfon, LL55 1SH
Tel: 01286 679076
E-Mail: [email protected]
CLOSING DATE: 17/07/2026
The Council will request a Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service for the successful candidate.
If you are successful to be short listed for an interview you will be contacted by E-MAIL using the address provided on your application form. You need to ensure that you check your email regularly.

Requirements

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES 
ESSENTIAL
A strong commitment to the rights, participation and voice of children and young people.
The ability to build positive relationships with young people, partners and stakeholders.
An inclusive and empathetic approach towards young people from diverse backgrounds.
Self-motivation and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work under pressure.
A flexible approach and willingness to work unsociable hours when required.
Strong values in relation to equality, diversity and inclusion.
DESIRABLE
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RELEVANT QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING      
ESSENTIAL
Degree in Youth Work or other Youth related discipline.
Welsh and English GCSE.
DESIRABLE
NVQ Level 4 or equivalent in a field relevant to the post, such as marketing, administration, media, communication
Registration with the Education Workforce Council as a Youth Worker.
Other qualifications relatable to Youth Work.
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
ESSENTIAL
Experience of consultative and participatory processes when working with diverse groups of young people.
Experience of planning, developing and delivering consultation events and activities.
A sound understanding of young people’s participation needs.
A strong understanding of young people’s rights and related issues.
DESIRABLE
Experience of producing reports, including financial reports, that reflect operational targets and use key data and statistics to inform progress and planning.
Experience of planning and developing young person-friendly materials, such as interpreting strategies and plans.
Practical knowledge of the National Participation Standards.
Knowledge of health and safety procedures within a youth work setting.
SKILLS AND SPECIALIST KNOWLEDGE
ESSENTIAL
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong facilitation skills, with the ability to engage young people in creative and meaningful ways.
The ability to gather, analyse and present information in a clear and useful manner.
An understanding of the principles of children and young people’s participation and effective engagement methods.
Knowledge of the challenges facing young people, particularly those who are hard to reach.
Effective project organisation and time management skills.
Proficiency in IT systems and standard software packages.
An understanding of the importance of safeguarding, equality and safe working practices.
DESIRABLE
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LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Listening and Speaking - Intermediate Level
Able to maintain a fluent conversation on a number of various everyday subjects, and discuss cases involving the field of work.  Able to follow a discussion in Welsh, in Clear Welsh, on familiar matters relating to the post.  Able to contribute to the conversation and answer questions.
Reading and Understanding - Intermediate Level
Understand everyday correspondence on familiar issues at work.  Understand longer reports in Clear Welsh and be able to pick up the main points. (help may be required with the vocabulary).
Writing - Intermediate Level
Able to write letters for a specific purpose, e-mails and short reports in Welsh and English, using vocabulary and simple phrases that are familiar to the field of work. (They will need to be checked before being sent out).