The Head of Event Design and Community Outreach will lead a bold, high impact programme of events and public facing activity that positions the Senedd as a vibrant focal point of Welsh life. You will set the creative and strategic direction for an events and community outreach service that delivers exceptional experiences for communities across Wales.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams responsible for every stage of event delivery—from concept and storytelling, to production, audience experience and evaluation—bringing together creativity, precision planning and an unwavering focus on quality. Central to the role is providing strategic leadership to specialist event designers who turn complex ideas, parliamentary work and national moments into accessible, engaging and relatable experiences for people across Wales.

A key priority is ensuring the events and community outreach programme is innovative, meaningful and fully aligned with the Commission’s Communications and Engagement strategy, helping people understand, connect with and participate in the democratic work of the Senedd.

For more information, please view the job description.

Pattern of Working
This is a temporary position working 20 hours per week. Occasional weekend, and evening working is expected as part of this role, and there will be occasions when the successful applicant will be required to stay overnight to support our engagement programmes across Wales.

Duration:
Temporary 12 months maternity cover (until May 2027)
We also welcome applications on a secondment basis, provided you have your current employer’s permission in advance.


Please note recruitment will normally be at the minimum of the band.
The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting.

The Events and Engagement Team plays a key role in engaging the public in the Senedd’s work. The team leads on activity that showcases the Senedd as a focal point of Welsh public life, both as a building and an institution. We strive to engage communities across Wales, engaging diverse audiences to increase their levels of understanding of the Senedd’s work, and how they can get involved to use their voice.

As one of the Senedd’s Event and Engagement Managers, you will play an integral part in managing and delivering a dynamic and professional programme of community and Senedd led events and activities on the Estate and in communities all over Wales to promote an understanding of the democratic process through active participation, and include the delivery of events on the Senedd estate and in the community.  

You will support the Events and Engagement Service with major events, estate takeovers and corporate calendar events. You will provide advice and assistance to multiple service areas, customers and stakeholders whilst identifying opportunities for continued improvement. 

As we prepare for the Seventh Senedd term, the team will be also continue to deliver a programme to engage and communicate with communities all over Wales, and you will also identify new ways of engaging with our target communities across Wales off-site and / or through virtual means, working closely with other teams in Engagement Services to achieve our objectives. 

The post sits within the Engagement Service, and the successful candidate will report to the Senior Events and Engagement Manager.

For more information, please view the job description.

Pattern of Working
This is a full-time post although flexible working arrangements will be considered, subject to meeting the needs of the Senedd and its Members.

Please note recruitment will normally be at the minimum of the band.
The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting.