12 Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council jobs in Rhondda

A career at Microsoft will give you the opportunity to join a talented and passionate team in pursuit of helping our team in Wales drive meaningful, positive change, with greater outcomes for Citizens, Communities and Businesses in the region they serve. Youu2019ll be given the reach, freedom and inspiration to make a difference and have a lasting impact. Youu2019ll have access to talented people, technology and tools that enable you to utilise your skills, drive and, most importantly, your imagination.



In the Local Public Services Team, we care deeply about supporting our customers to get the most out of the solutions they invest in. It is our responsibility to support better decisions that result in improved outcomes for the most vulnerable members of society. To do that, we need to help our customers become more productive, to get more from their data, and to digitise processes to free up time for their people to offer fantastic services, care and compassion to those citizens who need it the most.



To help our customers achieve this, Microsoft have a broad family of resources who bring diverse perspectives to our customers. Building alliances with varying stakeholders at our customer to support their Digital journey. The Account Director plays a crucial role in building long lasting relationships with Chief Executives, Chief Digital and Data Officers, Chief Information Officers and other key business decision makers inspiring them to think differently about the opportunity presented by technology and the age of Generative AI.



We are currently looking for an Account Director to lead our enterprise business in Wales. Embracing a challenger mindset, the successful candidate will orchestrate and lead their virtual teams and close opportunities with customers that will produce transformative business outcomes for Wales. The ambitions and challenges for customers are significant and the opportunity to transform and make an impact here has never been greater.



We would love to hear from you if you:


Passionate about Wales and understand Welsh government well, the politics, issues and business of both the devolved and the local governments.
Have a passion for working in AI-led business transformation that delivers both short and long term impact.
Can articulate complex problems and solutions with clarity & challenge the status quo productively when needed to create new opportunities for growth for the client.
Can lead a multifunctional team and create a culture of inclusivity and ambition to deliver against the right business opportunities u2013 without formal Management Accountability.
Have a can-do and tenacious attitude alongside a willingness to get stuck in to deliver client outcomes & unmatched discipline in project management
Have experience building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders at different levels of the organization with the right level of provocation to be seen as a partner
Are self-motivated, results-driven, accountable, curious with the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment



**Responsibilities**



Strategic Customer Engagement: You will have a full understanding of needs, priorities, strategies of Welsh Government and Local Government and deliver new insights on their business strategy to solve for these in partnership. Show long-term differentiated value for the customer. You will also have to proactively elevate relationships through multiple levels of the customer's organization to secure alignment and execution including building and maintaining political reach. You will always consider the u2018bigger pictureu2019 for your customers, with the ability to absorb information, and be conceptual and creative in problem-solving excellence.



Business Relationship Owner: You will be responsible for defining the strategic vision and leading the transformation with the customeru2019s political, CxO, Digital and Business Decision Makers (BDM). This requires leadership skills and ability to challenge conventional thinking. Success will come through achieving our customeru2019s success.



Team Mobiliser and Orchestrator: You will need to learn how to navigate Microsoft, work across functions, and the eco-system, understand the systems u2013 all to maximise the value to your customer. From exec sponsors to product experts & commercial leaders, you will need to be resourceful to ensure your customer is getting the full support across the organisation.



Sales Leader and Operational Excellence: Achieving results by understanding digital transformation drivers and customer priorities. Identifying new opportunities and helping customers accelerate their move to the digital age for their own benefit as well as their customers and stakeholders. Delivering consistent, repeatable achievement of revenue and consumption targets



Sales Challenger: Continuously building industry and technical knowledge. Bringing innovative industry solutions, benchmarks and references to C-level executives that drive greater efficiencies, optimization and increase customer satisfaction.



Strong Communicator: You will be able to articulate complex problems and solutions in a simple, logical, and impactful manner.



Inclusive Leader: With strong interpersonal skills you will create an inclusive culture within your team that embraces diversity and reflects our mission to empower every person and organisation on the planet to achieve more. You will have the ability to easily establish trust-based relationships and gain valuable insights through collaboration and communication with your customer and your team.



Key Player: Be able to bring your authentic self to everything you do, strive for excellence and set the example for others within the team. Taking a leadership position within our team without the burden of direct Management.



**Qualifications**



Have a demonstrable passion for working with Welsh government, deep understanding of the challenge wales faces and the politician connections and reach to make the most of the platform that Microsoft provides to drive outcomes for Wales.



Be able to demonstrate how you can distill complex scenarios in to actions that deliver outcomes for customers and the businesses you have work with before.



Be able to deomnstrate board level engagement and a background of succesfully inspiring change and transformation through the exploitation of technology in real world government scenarios.



Demonstrate the ability to lead virtual teams of people without having direct Management responsibility. Creating clarity and direction from competing priorities.



Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .

A career at Microsoft will give you the opportunity to join a talented and passionate team in pursuit of helping our team in Wales drive meaningful, positive change, with greater outcomes for Citizens, Communities and Businesses in the region they serve. Youu2019ll be given the reach, freedom and inspiration to make a difference and have a lasting impact. Youu2019ll have access to talented people, technology and tools that enable you to utilise your skills, drive and, most importantly, your imagination.



In the Local Public Services Team, we care deeply about supporting our customers to get the most out of the solutions they invest in. It is our responsibility to support better decisions that result in improved outcomes for the most vulnerable members of society. To do that, we need to help our customers become more productive, to get more from their data, and to digitise processes to free up time for their people to offer fantastic services, care and compassion to those citizens who need it the most.



To help our customers achieve this, Microsoft have a broad family of resources who bring diverse perspectives to our customers. Building alliances with varying stakeholders at our customer to support their Digital journey. The Account Director plays a crucial role in building long lasting relationships with Chief Executives, Chief Digital and Data Officers, Chief Information Officers and other key business decision makers inspiring them to think differently about the opportunity presented by technology and the age of Generative AI.



We are currently looking for an Account Director to lead our enterprise business in Wales. Embracing a challenger mindset, the successful candidate will orchestrate and lead their virtual teams and close opportunities with customers that will produce transformative business outcomes for Wales. The ambitions and challenges for customers are significant and the opportunity to transform and make an impact here has never been greater.



We would love to hear from you if you:


Passionate about Wales and understand Welsh government well, the politics, issues and business of both the devolved and the local governments.
Have a passion for working in AI-led business transformation that delivers both short and long term impact.
Can articulate complex problems and solutions with clarity & challenge the status quo productively when needed to create new opportunities for growth for the client.
Can lead a multifunctional team and create a culture of inclusivity and ambition to deliver against the right business opportunities u2013 without formal Management Accountability.
Have a can-do and tenacious attitude alongside a willingness to get stuck in to deliver client outcomes & unmatched discipline in project management
Have experience building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders at different levels of the organization with the right level of provocation to be seen as a partner
Are self-motivated, results-driven, accountable, curious with the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment



**Responsibilities**



Strategic Customer Engagement: You will have a full understanding of needs, priorities, strategies of Welsh Government and Local Government and deliver new insights on their business strategy to solve for these in partnership. Show long-term differentiated value for the customer. You will also have to proactively elevate relationships through multiple levels of the customer's organization to secure alignment and execution including building and maintaining political reach. You will always consider the u2018bigger pictureu2019 for your customers, with the ability to absorb information, and be conceptual and creative in problem-solving excellence.



Business Relationship Owner: You will be responsible for defining the strategic vision and leading the transformation with the customeru2019s political, CxO, Digital and Business Decision Makers (BDM). This requires leadership skills and ability to challenge conventional thinking. Success will come through achieving our customeru2019s success.



Team Mobiliser and Orchestrator: You will need to learn how to navigate Microsoft, work across functions, and the eco-system, understand the systems u2013 all to maximise the value to your customer. From exec sponsors to product experts & commercial leaders, you will need to be resourceful to ensure your customer is getting the full support across the organisation.



Sales Leader and Operational Excellence: Achieving results by understanding digital transformation drivers and customer priorities. Identifying new opportunities and helping customers accelerate their move to the digital age for their own benefit as well as their customers and stakeholders. Delivering consistent, repeatable achievement of revenue and consumption targets



Sales Challenger: Continuously building industry and technical knowledge. Bringing innovative industry solutions, benchmarks and references to C-level executives that drive greater efficiencies, optimization and increase customer satisfaction.



Strong Communicator: You will be able to articulate complex problems and solutions in a simple, logical, and impactful manner.



Inclusive Leader: With strong interpersonal skills you will create an inclusive culture within your team that embraces diversity and reflects our mission to empower every person and organisation on the planet to achieve more. You will have the ability to easily establish trust-based relationships and gain valuable insights through collaboration and communication with your customer and your team.



Key Player: Be able to bring your authentic self to everything you do, strive for excellence and set the example for others within the team. Taking a leadership position within our team without the burden of direct Management.



**Qualifications**



Have a demonstrable passion for working with Welsh government, deep understanding of the challenge wales faces and the politician connections and reach to make the most of the platform that Microsoft provides to drive outcomes for Wales.



Be able to demonstrate how you can distill complex scenarios in to actions that deliver outcomes for customers and the businesses you have work with before.



Be able to deomnstrate board level engagement and a background of succesfully inspiring change and transformation through the exploitation of technology in real world government scenarios.



Demonstrate the ability to lead virtual teams of people without having direct Management responsibility. Creating clarity and direction from competing priorities.



Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .

A career at Microsoft will give you the opportunity to join a talented and passionate team in pursuit of helping our team in Wales drive meaningful, positive change, with greater outcomes for Citizens, Communities and Businesses in the region they serve. You'll be given the reach, freedom and inspiration to make a difference and have a lasting impact. You'll have access to talented people, technology and tools that enable you to utilise your skills, drive and, most importantly, your imagination.
In the Local Public Services Team, we care deeply about supporting our customers to get the most out of the solutions they invest in. It is our responsibility to support better decisions that result in improved outcomes for the most vulnerable members of society. To do that, we need to help our customers become more productive, to get more from their data, and to digitise processes to free up time for their people to offer fantastic services, care and compassion to those citizens who need it the most.
To help our customers achieve this, Microsoft have a broad family of resources who bring diverse perspectives to our customers. Building alliances with varying stakeholders at our customer to support their Digital journey. The Account Director plays a crucial role in building long lasting relationships with Chief Executives, Chief Digital and Data Officers, Chief Information Officers and other key business decision makers inspiring them to think differently about the opportunity presented by technology and the age of Generative AI.
We are currently looking for an Account Director to lead our enterprise business in Wales. Embracing a challenger mindset, the successful candidate will orchestrate and lead their virtual teams and close opportunities with customers that will produce transformative business outcomes for Wales. The ambitions and challenges for customers are significant and the opportunity to transform and make an impact here has never been greater.
We would love to hear from you if you:
+ Passionate about Wales and understand Welsh government well, the politics, issues and business of both the devolved and the local governments.
+ Have a passion for working in AI-led business transformation that delivers both short and long term impact.
+ Can articulate complex problems and solutions with clarity & challenge the status quo productively when needed to create new opportunities for growth for the client.
+ Can lead a multifunctional team and create a culture of inclusivity and ambition to deliver against the right business opportunities - without formal Management Accountability.
+ Have a can-do and tenacious attitude alongside a willingness to get stuck in to deliver client outcomes & unmatched discipline in project management
+ Have experience building and maintaining relationships with diverse stakeholders at different levels of the organization with the right level of provocation to be seen as a partner
+ Are self-motivated, results-driven, accountable, curious with the ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
**Responsibilities**
Strategic Customer Engagement: You will have a full understanding of needs, priorities, strategies of Welsh Government and Local Government and deliver new insights on their business strategy to solve for these in partnership. Show long-term differentiated value for the customer. You will also have to proactively elevate relationships through multiple levels of the customer's organization to secure alignment and execution including building and maintaining political reach. You will always consider the 'bigger picture' for your customers, with the ability to absorb information, and be conceptual and creative in problem-solving excellence.
Business Relationship Owner: You will be responsible for defining the strategic vision and leading the transformation with the customer's political, CxO, Digital and Business Decision Makers (BDM). This requires leadership skills and ability to challenge conventional thinking. Success will come through achieving our customer's success.
Team Mobiliser and Orchestrator: You will need to learn how to navigate Microsoft, work across functions, and the eco-system, understand the systems - all to maximise the value to your customer. From exec sponsors to product experts & commercial leaders, you will need to be resourceful to ensure your customer is getting the full support across the organisation.
Sales Leader and Operational Excellence: Achieving results by understanding digital transformation drivers and customer priorities. Identifying new opportunities and helping customers accelerate their move to the digital age for their own benefit as well as their customers and stakeholders. Delivering consistent, repeatable achievement of revenue and consumption targets
Sales Challenger: Continuously building industry and technical knowledge. Bringing innovative industry solutions, benchmarks and references to C-level executives that drive greater efficiencies, optimization and increase customer satisfaction.
Strong Communicator: You will be able to articulate complex problems and solutions in a simple, logical, and impactful manner.
Inclusive Leader: With strong interpersonal skills you will create an inclusive culture within your team that embraces diversity and reflects our mission to empower every person and organisation on the planet to achieve more. You will have the ability to easily establish trust-based relationships and gain valuable insights through collaboration and communication with your customer and your team.
Key Player: Be able to bring your authentic self to everything you do, strive for excellence and set the example for others within the team. Taking a leadership position within our team without the burden of direct Management.
**Qualifications**
Have a demonstrable passion for working with Welsh government, deep understanding of the challenge wales faces and the politician connections and reach to make the most of the platform that Microsoft provides to drive outcomes for Wales.
Be able to demonstrate how you can distill complex scenarios in to actions that deliver outcomes for customers and the businesses you have work with before.
Be able to deomnstrate board level engagement and a background of succesfully inspiring change and transformation through the exploitation of technology in real world government scenarios.
Demonstrate the ability to lead virtual teams of people without having direct Management responsibility. Creating clarity and direction from competing priorities.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations ( .

Join Equal Education Partners – Inspire the Next Generation!

Equal Education Partners is seeking a confident and adaptable Welsh Speaking Cover Supervisor to join our team in Rhondda Cynon Taff. This role provides a fantastic opportunity to gain classroom experience, support students, and contribute to a positive learning environment. We are seeking applications from candidates who have experience of working with children preferably in a school environment. This role would also be suitable for Graduates who are considering a teaching career and who would like to gain experience of working in the education sector.

Responsibilities:

Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans in the absence of the class teacher
Manage classroom behaviour and ensure a productive learning atmosphere
Support students in their learning and encourage engagement
Maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment
Follow school policies and procedures, including safeguarding protocols
Provide feedback on lessons and student progress to teaching staff
Adapt to different classroom settings and subjects as needed

Requirements

Requirements:

Previous experience working with children or young people (education, coaching, mentoring, or similar)
Strong classroom management and communication skills
A proactive and flexible approach to working in different school environments
Ability to engage and motivate students
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Right to work in the UK
Registration with the EWC (or willingness to register)

Benefits

What We Offer:

⭐ Competitive pay rates - up to £115.00 to £120.00 per day
⭐ Flexible work opportunities – short-term, long-term, and permanent placements
⭐ Ongoing support and professional development
⭐ A welcoming and inclusive working environment
⭐ Opportunities for career progression

If you're ready to step into the classroom and make a difference, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and kickstart your career in education with Equal Education Partners.

Join Equal Education Partners – Empower, Support, and Make a Difference!

Equal Education Partners is seeking a passionate and dedicated Welsh speaking Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. This is a part time role three days a week at one of our well-regarded partner schools in the Rhondda Cynon Taff area supporting pupils in early years/KS1.

We collaborate closely with schools in the region to provide high-quality support, offering both short-term and long-term opportunities. The role will start in May after the Easter school holidays and the successful candidate will be required until the end of the academic year.

Requirements

What Are We Looking For:

To join us as a Teaching Assistant, you should:

Be a fluent Welsh speaker

Have experience working with children
Have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to process a new one
Be eligible to work in the UK
Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
Be committed to safeguarding and supporting the well-being of children

Benefits

⭐ Competitive pay rates £85 to £90 a day

⭐ Flexible working options – both full-time and part-time opportunities

⭐ Ongoing support – daily guidance from our dedicated Recruitment Team

⭐ Professional development – fully funded training to help you progress in your career

**What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?**
At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.
We are looking for Graduates for our Communities Engineering teams, who have a flexible approach and an appetite to learn in a leading Engineering and Professional Advisory services consultancy. We want you to enjoy working in a collaborative environment where you can apply your skills working for a diverse range of clients and projects.
**We are recruiting for Graduates in the following services and locations:**
+ **Communities** -Gloucestershire (Bridge Engineering)
+ **Communities** - Lincoln (Highways Engineering)
+ **Communities** - Exeter (Highways and Bridge Engineering)
+ **Communities** - Cardiff (Structures & Infrastructure)
+ **Communities** - Norfolk (Highways and Infrastructure Engineering)
**A little bit more about your role and the team.**
Across the UK, our communities teams provide local authorities with advice on everything from transport to urban regeneration, and flood risk to securing funding. The Communities teams in which we are recruiting for Civil and Structural Engineers are based in Gloucestershire, Lincoln, Norfolk, Exeter and Cardiff. As we work in partnership with local councils, we are unable to offer flexibility on these locations.
We improve our clients' transport systems, increasing quality, safety, accessibility, and good connectivity to reduce social isolation. We help our clients to address the challenges of net zero and the demand for digital service delivery. We also help to address the intensification of cities and towns while satisfying the need to protect green space. The training you will receive within our Communities teams comprise of an excellent blend of public and private sector skills.
**Projects**
Our teams work on some notable assignments in the UK, and you will be helping deliver projects such as:
+ Lincolnshire County Council
+ Gloucestershire County Council
+ Norfolk County Council
+ Rhondda Cynon Taf Council
+ Merthyr Tydfil Council
+ Bridgend Council
**Our Communities (Engineering) Teams include:**
**Gloucestershire (Bridge Engineering)**
As a Graduate Engineer working with the Communities Bridges team in Gloucestershire you will help manage an asset of over 1,500 structures across the county and will have the opportunity to be involved in the inspection, design and supervision of bridge maintenance and replacement projects. You will be supporting the team with the implementation of Gloucestershire County Council's asset management plan and bridge improvement programme.
Graduates in this team benefit significantly in their learning and development through their involvement from the very outset of projects, and at all stages through design to construction, working closely with colleagues, contractors and clients to ensure successful outcomes.
Day-to-day activities could include:
+ Inspection of existing structures.
+ Production of options reports.
+ Carrying out bridge assessments.
+ Design of bridge maintenance and improvement schemes.
+ Production of works packages and contract documents.
+ Supervision of works.
**Lincoln (Highways Engineering)**
As a graduate you'll play an important role in supporting the Lincoln team in the delivery of efficient and effective highway schemes. Helping with the design of new, and the maintenance of existing, infrastructure projects from footways and cycleways to major junction improvements and bypass schemes. The development of these schemes will be from concept to completion, including supervision of construction. Your work will be varied and reactive to the team's priorities. You will fulfil a pivotal role in completing projects that deliver real benefit to people's lives.
Day-to-Day activities could include:
+ Undertaking investigations, site inspections, data collection and analysis, scheme design and development, along with supervision of construction.
+ Preparing technical design solutions in accordance with approved design procedures.
+ Preparing technical documents and drawings for checking and approval.
+ Agreeing delivery targets with senior staff and reporting regularly on progress towards milestones.
+ Managing the delivery of your own projects with minimal supervision.
**Cardiff - RCT 'Rhondda Cynon Taf' (Structures and Civil Infrastructure Engineering)**
This Local Government team deliver essential transport and infrastructure upgrades across the region, supporting economic growth, resilience, and sustainability. We are looking for individuals to join our structures and civil infrastructure engineering teams.
As a Graduate focusing on structural engineering within this team, you will be undertaking inspections of infrastructure so that you get a hands-on appreciation of structures, what makes them "tick" and the sorts of defects to be aware of.
Day-to-day activities could include:
+ Inspections of essential infrastructure
+ Preliminary design calculations
+ Writing up of Optioneering and Feasibility studies
+ Gaining hands-on experience of developing solutions to problems
As a Graduate focusing on civil infrastructure engineering within this team you will be involved in our potential pipeline of drainage tips and major schemes, supported by senior designers. You will learn the Learning the fundamentals of hydraulic design, sustainable drainage solutions and water management.
Day-to-day activities could include:
+ Learning and utilising drainage modelling software to prepare existing and proposed drainage networks, preparation of design drawings via the use of AutoCAD
+ Attending site visit with designers to get an appreciation of the realism of site and constraints
+ Attending design team and client's meetings to gain an understanding of the design process
**Exeter (Highways and Structures Engineering)**
As a graduate within this team, you would be joining the Local Government Highways and Bridges team based in Exeter. We provide highways design and consultancy services for local authority clients within the Southwest.
Working as a graduate in our Highways team in Exeter you will be supporting our Local Authority clients to deliver improvements for local communities, prioritising Active and Healthy Travel modes and caring about the provision of mobility across the transport network.
Day-to-day activities could include:
+ Preparing, drawings, schedules, reports and other documents in accordance with local procedures and national guidance. Developing work packages and designs with scope to expand with experience.
+ Coordinate and communicate with multi-disciplinary supporting teams from across the UK and the globe in delivery of projects as well as Clients and stakeholders.
As a graduate within our Highways and Bridge Structures in Exeter you will be supporting our Local Authority to maintain and enhance their structures. Our clients have a varied bridge stock from multi-span post tensioned concrete bridges to small masonry arches, and everything in between.
Day-to-day activities could include:
+ Be involved in the design of new and replacement bridges and retaining walls, as well as inspecting, assessing, repairing and strengthening existing structures.
+ Taking projects through their entire life cycle, from inception to construction.
+ Preparing drawings, schedules, reports and other documents in accordance with local procedures and national guidance. Developing work packages and designs with scope to expand with experience.
You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team, providing you with a challenging and fulfilling career. In this team, you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments.
**Norfolk (Highways and Structures Engineering)**
WSP provide our clients, Norfolk County Council, with professional services across highways and infrastructure. Our integrated design teams, made up of WSP and council staff, plan and prepare works including highway improvements, structural maintenance, and routine upkeep. We also manage the bridges and structures team, overseeing inspections and maintenance programmes.
Graduates in our team play a hands-on role from day one, contributing to design development, site assessments, and technical reporting within both the highways and structures teams. We also support the council with strategic transport planning, environmental services, and commercial programme management-ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and sustainably.
Day-to-day activities could include:
+ Assisting in the planning and drafting of highway improvements and structural maintenance schemes
+ Participating in on-site inspections and evaluations to inform design and maintenance decision
+ Preparing documentation that supports engineering decisions, compliance and project tracking
**Graduate Development Programme**
You will join an enthusiastic and supportive team, providing you with a challenging and fulfilling career. In this team, you will be dealing with internal and external stakeholders, collaborating with colleagues and adapting to dynamic project environments.
Our two-year Graduate Development programme is designed to support personal and professional development and growth through an engaging blended learning experience. The programmes include core business and professional skills training, career development workshops and resources, valuable networking opportunities, mentoring for professional registration and a breadth of on-the-job experience.
To find out more, please visit: Who we are - ECP ( teams are committed to your career progression, encouraging growth from the very beginning. Many employees have started as graduates and successfully advanced within the company. We encourage you to achieve chartered status with professional bodies such as the ICE and IStructE, ensuring your development is a priority. You will be fully supported through enrolment in a professional institution's training agreement, guiding you towards chartered or incorporated status.
To find out more about Sectors and Specialisms we recruit our Graduates into, as well as qualification requirements, _please click on the Graduate Brochure or Graduate website link below:_
**What we will be looking for you to demonstrate**
You'll have graduated with at least a 2:1 in a master's or bachelor's degree in a relevant subject for the role you are applying for. **_To assist you in finding potential areas of the business that are relevant to you. Please visit our Graduate brochure or website_** Graduate brochure ( or Graduate website ( Candidates must complete the application form in full answering all specific questions. This requirement applies to all candidates, inclusive of their background. Successful completion of this stage is mandatory. Candidates who pass this initial stage, will then be required to complete an online skill enabler assessment. Both the application form and the skill enabler assessment are essential parts of the early career's recruitment process.
+ You'll be looking to start work in either April or September 2026.
+ You'll have a passion for consulting and Engineering.
+ You'll have a desire for the built environment.
+ You'll have an enthusiasm for creativity and a drive to solve problems .
+ You'll want to inspire us, sharing new ideas you have.
Don't quite meet all the criteria? Should you have the right qualifications for our positions, apply and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities we have available for our Graduate programme.
For further information regarding our Application & Selection process, including timelines for recruitment, please visit our Early Careers brochure - Application & Selection ( review applications for our Early Career opportunities on a rolling basis, which means we begin progressing some candidates to the final stages before the application closing date. To ensure your application receives full consideration, we recommend submitting it as early as possible.
**Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.**
Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.
**With us, you can. Apply today.**
We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 72,800 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With over 9,000 professionals across the UK and Ireland, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
**WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?**
**Work-life balance**
At WSP, we understand that work is just one aspect of your life. It's important to make time for you, your family, friends, interests and your community.
Our hybrid working policy offers the flexibility to work from home two days a week, while also providing opportunities to collaborate in our modern offices across the UK.
**Inclusivity & Belonging**
We welcome applicants with varied backgrounds and experiences. We enable rewarding careers by encouraging people to bring their whole and authentic selves to work so that our work represents the fullest spectrum of society. We celebrate integrity and treat people with respect, supporting each other and embracing a culture of inclusion and belonging at WSP. We have our employee resource groups bring together employees and allies with different backgrounds to promote our culture of inclusivity.
**Health & Wellbeing**
We are committed to supporting our people, giving you the tools to make improvements to your health and wellbeing through our Thrive programme.
Our Virtual GP service gives you access to an NHS or Irish Medical Council GP at a time and place that suits you - giving you peace of mind and quick access to medical advice when you need it most. We also provide reasonable workplace adjustments for those in need. Additionally, you can benefit from the Gymflex scheme, which offers up to 40% off annual gym memberships through our WSP flexible benefits program, as well as a comprehensive menopause support package.
**Flex your time**
To enhance work-life balance, WSP offers the "WSP My Hour," allowing you to take one hour each day for personal activities, with the flexibility to make up the time earlier or later that day.
We also provide part-time and flexible working arrangements, the option to purchase additional leave, and the ability to use your bank holiday entitlement to suit you.
**Your development**
We understand the importance of development and training to you. That's why we foster a supportive environment that invests in your growth, whether through training, mentoring, or Chartership.
**#WeAreWSP**
_Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application._

Our client, a leading innovator in the technology space, is seeking a strategic and creative Public Relations Manager to lead their communications efforts. This role is fully remote, offering a unique opportunity to shape brand narratives and enhance corporate reputation from anywhere in the UK. You will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive PR strategies that drive brand awareness, media engagement, and positive public perception.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement integrated PR and communications strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Craft compelling press releases, media kits, executive talking points, and other PR materials.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with journalists, bloggers, influencers, and key media contacts across technology and business publications.
• Secure positive media coverage in relevant national and international outlets.
• Manage crisis communications, developing strategies to mitigate reputational damage and respond effectively to sensitive situations.
• Oversee social media content strategy to amplify PR efforts and engage with online communities.
• Organise and manage press conferences, media events, and other promotional activities.
• Monitor media coverage and industry trends, providing regular reports on PR performance and sentiment analysis.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and executive teams to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.
• Identify opportunities for thought leadership and executive profiling.
• Manage PR agency relationships where applicable.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in public relations, preferably within the technology sector, with a proven track record of securing media placements.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategic PR campaigns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a flair for storytelling and persuasive writing.
• Strong media relations experience and an established network of contacts.
• Experience in crisis communications and reputation management.
• Proficiency in social media platforms and digital PR strategies.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet tight deadlines in a remote environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Communications, Journalism, Marketing, or a related field.
• Familiarity with PR software and media monitoring tools.
• High level of creativity, strategic thinking, and a passion for technology.

This is an exciting fully remote opportunity for a seasoned PR professional based in or willing to work remotely within the UK, contributing to the communication success of a dynamic tech company. The role is located in Cardiff, Wales, UK , but operates remotely.