Head of Strategic Marketing and Communications - Ref 7404

The Sports Council for Wales (SCW) is responsible for developing both elite and grass roots sport across the country and distributing funds from the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) and National Lottery. Further, as the sporting advisor to WAG, the SCW plays a leading role in promoting all forms of physical activity which are a cornerstone of the critically important health promotion and social agendas.

Building on the achievements of Beijing, this new role will be responsible for all of the SCW`s marketing, and research activity. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and as a member of the senior management team, you will devise and deliver

an ambitious strategy through leadership of an able, multi-disciplinary team and advise the Board on all communication matters. You will reinforce relationships with WAG and other key external stakeholders including the wider political community and the media in order to raise the profile of sport, address the challenges the sector faces and maximise the contribution it makes to peoples` lives.

As an outstanding marketing and communication professional you will have demonstrable experience combining these functions with research and relationship management. A skilled business professional with PR credentials and commercial gravitas, you will be a gifted leader with a passion for sport.