S4C begins recruiting as work continues on its bold new HQ
WELSH broadcaster S4C has unveiled the first jobs available at its new headquarters in Carmarthen.
The 12 jobs in total include head of legal and business affairs, communication team leader, a junior graphic designer and social media content producer.
S4C currently employs 135 staff split between Cardiff and Caernarfon.
It is expected around 55 positions will relocate to the Canolfan S4C: Yr Egin site in Carmarthen in the company’s corporate, communications, finance, business affairs and legal departments.
S4C chief executive Owen Evans said: “This is a very exciting development.
“As part of our relocation, we are now looking for people with a range of different skills to join our team.
“We’ll be moving into our new headquarters in the autumn and this is a fantastic opportunity to join us and to work in a brand-new building in a dynamic and creative environment.”
He added: “One of the aims of relocating to Canolfan S4C Yr Egin was to bring high-quality jobs to the area, and this initial round of adverts shows us delivering on that aim.
“I look forward to meeting my new colleagues in due course.”
Canolfan S4C Yr Egin is an ambitious and transformational development that will be home to S4C’s main headquarters as well as a number of companies and organisations working with the creative and digital industries.
The design of the 3,700 sq m building has already received the support of the Design Commission for Wales, with the internal layout of the building focused around a public foyer and atrium that overarches the three floors.
There will be a specific focus on broadcasting and performance on the ground floor, with a range of offices for S4C and other partners on the other two floors.
Due to its proximity to the University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s campus in College Road, the university will also create new enterprise incubation units, offering access to opportunities, facilities, events and industry networks.
Regional construction company Kier Group Plc are the main contractors for Canolfan S4C yr Egin and are responsible for managing the construction of the new centre.
Talking at the building’s toppingout ceremony in September, Kier Group’s operations director Jason Taylor said: “Collaborative working relationships is a core part of the success of this project and a shared ethos between UWTSD, S4C and Kier.
“Throughout the construction process, we have been working hard with our local supply chain partners to provide employment and up-skilling opportunities.
“The project is also being utilised as a learning initiative for local schools and colleges.
“I would like to personally thank our site team for their efforts to ensure that the roof was complete for this ‘topping-out’ celebration, which enables them to progress internal works heading for completion. Kier are very proud to be part of this project and we look forward to seeing the completion of this creative Welsh digital hub in 2018.”
Canolfan S4C Yr Egin’s design team is a partnership between the Rural Office for Architecture (ROA), a company based in Newcastle Emlyn, and BDP (Building Design Partnership), an international company of architects, engineers and designers, with local architect Niall Maxwell leading on the project.