Communication Manager

We operate a bilingual policy. All applicants are invited to apply in Welsh, any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Communication Manager

Reference: REQ105974

37 hours / Permanent

44,711 - 46,731 *

Outside of Ceredigion

*All salary values are pro-rata.

About the role

Traffic Wales is the Welsh Government’s traffic information service for the Welsh Strategic Road Network.

We’re looking for a creative and strategic Communications Manager to lead the Traffic Wales communications team and help shape how the public engages with Wales’ strategic road network.

This is a key leadership role requiring a proactive, forward-thinking communicator who can embed communications at the heart of service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead a national communications strategy that enhances public trust, strengthens stakeholder engagement, and raises the profile of Traffic Wales.
• Oversee a team of Communications experts, managing staff development and service coverage.
• Deliver clear, bilingual content across social media, digital channels, and public campaigns.
• Support major infrastructure projects and emergency responses with timely, high-impact communications.
• Maintain strong working relationships with key partners, including the Trunk Road Agents and Welsh Government.

If you have the energy, leadership skills, and creative vision to make a real difference for road users across Wales — we’d love to hear from you.

For this post, the ability to communicate fluently in Welsh and English is essential.