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Salary The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is the leading voice of 5.5 million small businesses and the self-employed across the UK. Since 1974, we've supported people to start, run and grow their own business. With market-leading benefits, local support, financial expertise, networking events and more, we provide our members with all the tools they need to succeed in business. We're also the UK's leading business campaigner, focused on delivering change on issues that matter most. With teams across the UK, we work with governments and decision-makers to make real change happen.
What will you do?
This is an interesting and varied role. As a key member of the FSB Wales team, the successful candidate will:
Run the Wales press office using the full range of media and lobbying channels to build the FSB's public reputation as the authoritative voice of small businesses in Wales Act as a spokesperson in Welsh and where appropriate the UK media. In conjunction with the Head of Wales, devise, implement and monitor a pro-active forward media and Public Affairs plan Plan communication, media and Public Affairs to inform the FSB Wales Business Plan. Represent FSB on external groups and influence key decision makers including politicians, ministers, civil servants, representative bodies and other officials. Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have experience of:
Managing relationships with politicians and other senior figures Influencing and working with Welsh political institutions Writing press releases and articles for local newspapers, social media, internal publications etc. Organising and prioritising a demanding workload Working with volunteers Social media campaigns and writing for social media FSB is dedicated to helping small businesses survive through these difficult times, and we value our staff enough to provide highly competitive rates of pay, benefits, and internationally recognised qualifications. We believe your work life balance is important and we provide you with all the tools, skills and support to help our members every day, and help you develop your skills through teamwork and relationship building. We believe diversity is the key to success, and we encourage people from all walks of life and backgrounds to come and join us. Our inclusive environment allows all our employees to bring their whole selves to work.
In addition to a fulfilling career with FSB, you'll also benefit from:
Ad Hoc working from home policy 26 days holidays per year plus bank holidays with the option to buy 3 days with your Annual Flex Pot Annual Flex Pot to spend on benefits including additional pension, additional holidays, additional critical illness cover, additional life cover, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership Health cash plan (Access to claim back numerous benefits, including towards dental treatment, optical, chiropody, physiotherapy, counselling, health and wellbeing) Critical illness and income protection insurance Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay Access to an employee assistance programme and mental health first aiders Group Personal Pension (GPP) Applicable on completion of probationary period and subject to terms How to apply
All applications to be received by 28 January 2024 Any applications received after this date will be held on file for a maximum of 6 months and reviewed if the first round of applicants are unsuccessful.
To apply for this role please email your CV and covering letter.
Additional information
All applicants must be able to provide at interview stage their highest education certificates as listed on their CV and verification of their eligibility to work in the UK.
As an equal opportunities employer, FSB is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion agenda and aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace, where all employees can bring their whole self to work. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply and join FSB. Candidates with a disability who require reasonable adjustments should contact the HR department.
Applicants are advised to apply early. We reserve the right to close a vacancy prior to the closing date if a high number of applications are received. If you are successful and short listed for interview you will be contacted by email.
