If you are interested in working at the RWAS office or as part of the estate team on a permanent or temporary basis please forward your information to recruitment@rwas.co.uk

Marketing & Social Media Officer

We are looking for a creative, dynamic and motivated Marketing & Social Media Officer to join our team playing a central role in the promotion and branding for the Royal Welsh Agricultural Society and events; including the Royal Welsh Show, Winter Fair and Smallholding & Countryside Festival.

Key Responsibilities

The role is both broad and varied; covering all aspects of Marketing for the Society and the three major events and will include:

• Executing a bilingual and vibrant Social Media plan; through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Linkedin, TikTok and Youtube.
• Designing content using InDesign for adverts, leaflets, reports, brochures, banners.
• Creating visual graphics and videos to promote the Society’s activity.
• Producing effective campaigns to build engagement and increase revenue.
• Promoting all aspects of the Society including events, charitable involvement, recruitment.
• Analysing statistics across all social platforms to monitor reach and advance engagement.
• Working to budgets and timescales.
• Working with a cross section of staff and liaising with high profile influencers including Social Media influencers.

The ability to converse in both English and Welsh is essential for this role.

Full-time hours: 36.25 hours per week. Hybrid and flexible method of working is possible as agreed with the Line Manager.

Salary: Circa £27,000 p.a. plus, a generous benefits and pension package

The closing date for applications is 12 midday on Tuesday 10^th October 2023.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 26^th October 2023.

To read the full job description and details on how to apply click here.

Assistant Honorary Director of Horticulture

The Royal Welsh Agricultural Society is looking for a dynamic leader to take on the voluntary position of Director of Horticulture at the Royal Welsh Show.

The promotion of horticulture is one of the Society’s key charitable objectives and plans are underway to establish a new Horticultural Village at the 2024 Royal Welsh Show. The village will celebrate all aspects of horticulture in Wales – from community to commercial growing, competitive showing and displays, alongside promoting the health and social benefits of gardening, education and building a resilient supply chain of sustainable Welsh produce.

To help us deliver this vision, we are looking for a new voluntary Director to take a lead on the section. The role will involve:

• Chairing meetings and overseeing the development of the new horticultural village
• Liaising with key stakeholders and bringing exhibitors to the Show
• Leading a team of volunteer stewards during the Show
• Supporting the office team in seeking funding and sponsorship opportunities
• Working with the Director of Tradestands and helping to generate income from the section
• Being an ambassador for the horticultural village and the Show

The role is not a paid position but, as a volunteer, you would receive complimentary benefits during the event.

We are seeking expressions of interest by Monday, 9^th October 2023.

To see the full role description and details of how to apply, click here.

Winter Fair Tender Opportunities

Invitations are now open for a number of contracts at the upcoming Winter Fair.

• Public Address
• Waste Management
• Security
• Car Parking
• Gates and Entrances
• Cleaning
• Bar

For tender specifications please email contracts@rwas.co.uk

The closing date for tenders is Friday 29^th September.