3 Head of communication jobs in Cardiff

This is an exciting remote-working opportunity with the possibility for international travel for an ambitious graduate with 3 - 4 years’ work experience and a strong track record of producing high-quality written content. 

Egmont Trust: Communications Officer

Location: Remote, occasional travel to UK meetings (Cardiff & London). Travel to Egmont Partner project sites in sub-Saharan Africa

Salary: Dependent on experience

Reporting to: Head of Portfolio Analysis and Communications 

Contract type: Full time

Pension: Workplace pension

Holiday: 28 days p/a + Bank Holidays

About The Egmont Trust

Egmont is a UK charity whose mission is improving the lives children, women and families affected by HIV and poverty in six countries in east and southern Africa. Egmont delivers this by funding a portfolio of grassroots, community owned projects run by inspirational local leaders - Egmont Partners. 

The Role 

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious graduate with 3–4 years’ work experience and a strong track record of producing high-quality written content. The postholder will contribute to the development and delivery of Egmont’s communications strategy and take a leading role in producing content across our reports, case studies, email communications, website and social media channels.

Applicants from any academic or vocational background are welcome to apply. What is fundamental to the role are strong writing, analytical and digital storytelling skills and a demonstrable ability to draw out the most important information from varied sources and communicate it clearly to a sophisticated donor audience. 

This is a remote role: applications are welcomed from candidates across the UK. There will also be opportunities to visit Egmont Partners and projects in eastern and southern Africa, to gather first-hand material and develop content about the organisations and communities we support. 

Role and Responsibilities

The main duties for the post comprise:

• Supporting the development and implementation of Egmont’s communications plan, helping to bring our supporters closer to the difference Egmont Partners are making on the ground through high-quality, well researched communications.
• Assisting the Portfolio Analyst in the research and copy writing of high-level analytical communications to Egmont’s core market of supporters: HNWIs working in the financial services industry. 
• Production of all aspects of compelling beneficiary and project case studies through research, Partner communications, copywriting, and photo gathering. 
• Driving the growth of Egmont’s social media channels through content production of posts on all of Egmont’s social media channels, including slides, reels and video. 
• Content creation for Egmont’s email communications, including simple email design using Egmont’s templates and internal design guidelines. 
• Preparing project impact reports for existing supporters and assisting with funding proposals to prospects.
• Liaising with suppliers and contractors to deliver Egmont communications through all media-types (physical, digital, video), including the co-ordination of the production of Egmont films with Egmont’s filmmakers.
• Shared responsibility for ensuring Egmont’s communications with donors and prospects are compliant with UK data protection laws.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Excellent written communication, copywriting and editorial skills with great attention to detail
• Strong research and analytical skills with the ability to communicate complex development issues simply and persuasively, 
• Strong IT and digital skills with experience of email marketing and production of digital content
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and time-management skills

Desirable

• Experience of communicating with high-net-worth individuals
• Experience of producing analytical or thought-leadership content
• Website content management experience

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent communicator and natural writer, with intellectual curiosity and an interest in understanding the substance behind the stories they communicate.
• Have an analytical and questioning mindset, comfortable working with both quantitative and qualitative information and checking the strength and accuracy of evidence before using it.
• Have the judgement to understand what will engage different audiences, particularly Egmont’s donor base, and adapt the tone, level of detail and presentation accordingly.
• Be able to communicate effectively and build strong working relationships with Egmont Partners, supporters, Trustees, colleagues, suppliers and contractors.
• Be proactive and resourceful, using initiative to identify stories, source information and find solutions rather than waiting for content to be provided.
• Be comfortable working both independently and collaboratively within a small team and able to work effectively within a geographically dispersed and remote-working organisation.
• Have a flexible and practical approach, willing to contribute across different forms of communications and support wider organisational priorities when required.
• Have strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, recognising the importance of representing Egmont Partners and beneficiaries fairly, respectfully and truthfully.
• Exercise sound judgement when handling personal information and act according to data protection principles
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to Egmont Trust’s mission, values and locally led approach to international development.

Application deadline: 06/12/2026

Interviews (by Zoom): 14/12/2026.