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Events OfficerWe’re seeking a pro-active and friendly individual to join our exciting Learning & Events team.We’re looking for someone with excellent people skills to join us in delivering our busy events programme. Our events are a way of bringing the voluntary sector together to provide important information, facilitate co-production and celebrate the incredible work carried out by staff and volunteers in all corners of Wales. This opportunity is perfect for anyone looking to increase their knowledge and experience of producing engaging events to a wide range of audiences.Events officerWelsh Language Category: DesirableFull time, 35 hours per week, flexibly £32,372* increasing to £34,308* per annum following successful completion of a six- month probationary period. The post will attract a contribution of 9% of annual salary to WCVA’s approved pension scheme.* Salary reviews are taking place for April 2025Base: Flexible: We have office hubs in Aberystwyth, Cardiff and Rhyl that staff can utilise. About the role As WCVA’s Events Officer, you would be responsible for delivering our annual events programme, including our flagship conference gofod3 and The Welsh Charity Awards. Our exciting events programme attracts hundreds of participants every year and really helps the sector to make a bigger difference.This role will provide countless opportunities to develop leadership and communications skills whilst working within a supportive and knowledgeable team. You will get involved in all aspects of event planning from sourcing venues and liaising with speakers to producing marketing materials.Read the full job description . Why work at WCVA Benefits: Include 25 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays and 5 additional discretionary days, Personal Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Sick Pay Scheme, agile working and healthcare cash plan.  We are an organisation that embraces diversity, with excellent work life balance policies, where flexible working is promoted, and our culture is to nurture staff through effective leadership and excellent team working. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.  WCVA invests in its employees and their development. As well as being a Living Wage Employer, committed to paying staff the real living wage, WCVA has been awarded Investors in People accreditation.  Find out more about working for WCVA. HOW TO APPLY To apply please download the application pack below: Useful informationPrivacy noticeApplication formClosing date:  11 March 2025 – 10amInterview date:  20 March 2025Applications submitted in the medium of Welsh are welcomed and will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.  Croesawir ceisiadau Cymraeg ac ni fyddant yn cael eu trin yn llai ffafriol na cheisiadau Saesneg. (Please provide any relevant funding logo’s that are a required in the advert)       

Social Investment OfficerWe’re looking for an enthusiastic individual with excellent analytical skills to join our Social Investment Cymru team.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with great people skills to join us in providing investment into communities across Wales. In this role you will get to see first-hand all the different business ideas for social good emerging and how they have a positive impact on those they serve.Social Investment OfficerWelsh Language Category: DesirableFull time, 35 hours per week, flexibly£32,372* increasing to £34,308* per annum following successful completion of a six- month probationary period. The post will attract a contribution of 9% of annual salary to WCVA’s approved pension scheme.* Salary reviews are taking place for April 2025Base: Flexible: We have office hubs in Aberystwyth, Cardiff and Rhyl that staff can utilise.About the roleAs a Social Investment Officer, you get the opportunity to work with a wide variety of social enterprises across Wales looking to make a bigger difference with their business plans. You would be the first point of contact for organisations looking for repayable finance and manage relationships from when they first get in touch, through the loan process and become a sounding board on relevant matters within the sector.Within the role, you would need to demonstrate excellent listening skills to ensure a high-quality service to all stakeholders and look for ways to continuously expand your knowledge of issues and opportunities within the voluntary sector in Wales.Read the full job description.If you are interested in the role and have any questions about the job description, please get in touch with Alun Jones, Head of Social Investment on 07730 284318, for an unbiased and informal chat.Why work at WCVABenefits: Include 25 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays and 5 additional discretionary days, Personal Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Sick Pay Scheme, agile working and healthcare cash plan.  We are an organisation that embraces diversity, with excellent work life balance policies, where flexible working is promoted, and our culture is to nurture staff through effective leadership and excellent team working. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.  WCVA invests in its employees and their development. As well as being a Living Wage Employer, committed to paying staff the real living wage, WCVA has been awarded Investors in People accreditation.Find out more about working for WCVA.HOW TO APPLYTo apply please download the application pack below:Useful informationPrivacy noticeApplication formClosing date: 27 February 2025 – middayInterview date: 13 & 14 March 2025Applications submitted in the medium of Welsh are welcomed and will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Croesawir ceisiadau Cymraeg ac ni fyddant yn cael eu trin yn llai ffafriol na cheisiadau Saesneg.(Please provide any relevant funding logo’s that are a required in the advert) 

HUMAN RIGHTS POLICY MANAGER  We’re looking for someone with excellent knowledge and understanding of the legislative, policy and social landscape in Wales to join our growing Policy teamThis is an exciting new leadership role for anyone looking to expand their experience of working to influence key decision makers on policy decisions. The Human Rights Consortium Cymru project aims to strengthen the voluntary sector’s voice in the political landscape here in Wales and at UK level. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone to make a real difference by helping shape the future of the Human Rights sector in Wales.Human Rights POLICY MANAGERWelsh Language Category: DesirableFull time, 35 hours per week, flexibly £36,019* increasing to £38,009* per annum following successful completion of a six- month probationary period. The post will attract a contribution of 9% of annual salary to WCVA’s approved pension scheme. * Salary reviews are taking place for April 2025Base: Flexible: We have office hubs in Aberystwyth, Cardiff and Rhyl that staff can utilise. About the role As the Project Manager leading the Human Rights Consortium Cymru project, you will lead the strategic design and delivery of a project aimed at strengthening the voluntary sector’s ability to influence law and policy on human rights in Wales and at the UK level. You will ensure the project fosters collaboration, amplifies the sector’s voice, and builds capacity to address critical challenges in the evolving political and policy landscape up to and beyond the Senedd elections. You will develop a programme of work aligned with the project’s strategic aims of strengthening the voluntary’s sector voice and coordination around human rights issues in Wales. You will work closely with human rights voluntary sector networks, stakeholders, and decision-makers, cultivating partnerships to enhance advocacy and representation. Your role will help unify and strengthen the sector's response to human rights issues, promoting meaningful engagement and evidence-based policy development.Although this is a fixed term position, there is an opportunity to work with the funder towards longer-term further funding as the project developsRead the full job description  Why work at WCVA Benefits: Include 25 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays and 5 additional discretionary days, Personal Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Sick Pay Scheme, agile working and healthcare cash plan.   We are an organisation that embraces diversity, with excellent work life balance policies, where flexible working is promoted, and our culture is to nurture staff through effective leadership and excellent team working. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.   WCVA invests in its employees and their development. As well as being a Living Wage Employer, committed to paying staff the real living wage, WCVA has been awarded Investors in People accreditation.  Find out more about working for WCVA. HOW TO APPLY To apply please download the application pack below: Useful information Privacy noticeApplication form Closing date:  03 March 2025 – 10amInterview date:  TBCApplications submitted in the medium of Welsh are welcomed and will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.  Croesawir ceisiadau Cymraeg ac ni fyddant yn cael eu trin yn llai ffafriol na cheisiadau Saesneg. (Please provide any relevant funding logo’s that are a required in the advert)       

Policy & Insights OfficerWe’re looking for a passionate and ambitious individual to join our exciting policy and insights team.This role is an excellent opportunity for someone who is interested in politics and wants to help make a bigger difference in communities across Wales. It’s also a chance for anyone with strong analytical skills to develop their experience of building evidence to encourage meaningful change in policy decisions.Policy and insights officerWelsh Language Category: DesirableFull time, 35 hours per week, flexibly£32,372* increasing to £34,308* per annum following successful completion of a six- month probationary period. The post will attract a contribution of 9% of annual salary to WCVA’s approved pension scheme.* Salary reviews are taking place for April 2025Base: Flexible: We have office hubs in Aberystwyth, Cardiff and Rhyl that staff can utilise.About the roleThe Policy and Insights Officer will work alongside our Policy and Insights Manager and other colleagues across the organisation to research, develop and implement policy strategies. These strategies will help influence key decision makers on issues being faced by the voluntary sector in Wales and ensure diverse voices are heard and represented.No two days will be the same in this role as you will work with a wide variety of stakeholders with different backgrounds and expertise. You will gather and analyse data that feeds into evidence presented to Members of the Senedd, Members of Parliament, funders and other influencers in the public, voluntary, and private sectors.Read the full job description .Why work at WCVABenefits: Include 25 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays and 5 additional discretionary days, Personal Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Sick Pay Scheme, agile working and healthcare cash plan.  We are an organisation that embraces diversity, with excellent work life balance policies, where flexible working is promoted, and our culture is to nurture staff through effective leadership and excellent team working. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.  WCVA invests in its employees and their development. As well as being a Living Wage Employer, committed to paying staff the real living wage, WCVA has been awarded Investors in People accreditation.Find out more about working for WCVA.HOW TO APPLYTo apply please download the application pack below:Useful informationPrivacy noticeApplication formClosing date: 03 March 2025 – 10amInterview date: 12 March 2025Applications submitted in the medium of Welsh are welcomed and will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Croesawir ceisiadau Cymraeg ac ni fyddant yn cael eu trin yn llai ffafriol na cheisiadau Saesneg.     

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF PARTNERSHIPS AND POLICYWe’re seeking an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our leadership team as our new Assistant Director of Partnerships and Policy.This is an excellent new opportunity for someone who wants to further their career in strategic leadership and collaboration. We’re looking for someone with a strong background in policy development and a good understanding of the landscape in Wales and the UK. This role will focus on supporting a culture of innovation and high performance across the organisation and positioning WCVA as the sector leader in Wales.ASSISTANT DIRECOR OF PARTNERSHIPS AND POLICYWelsh Language Category: DesirableFull time, 35 hours per week, flexibly£52,866 to £59,501 per annum. The starting salary will be £52,866 with progress through the salary range linked to successful completion of probation period and our performance review process. The post will attract a contribution of 9% of annual salary to WCVA’s approved pension scheme.Base: Flexible: We have office hubs in Aberystwyth, Cardiff and Rhyl that staff can utilise.About the roleWithin this role you will provide strategic leadership and direction that strengthens collaboration and partnership working across the voluntary sector in Wales. You will play a critical role in ensuring the sector’s voice is amplified and heard at the highest levels, influencing policy and decision-making to achieve shared voluntary sector goals. Working constructively with members, stakeholders, and partners across Third Sector Support Wales (TSSW), the Welsh Government, and other public and private entities, you will help build impactful relationships that drive system-wide improvements which champion the values and priorities of the voluntary sector in Wales.Read the full job description.Why work at WCVABenefits: Include 25 days paid holiday plus 8 bank holidays and 5 additional discretionary days, Personal Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Sick Pay Scheme, agile working and healthcare cash plan.  We are an organisation that embraces diversity, with excellent work life balance policies, where flexible working is promoted, and our culture is to nurture staff through effective leadership and excellent team working. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.  WCVA invests in its employees and their development. As well as being a Living Wage Employer, committed to paying staff the real living wage, WCVA has been awarded Investors in People accreditation.Find out more about working for WCVA.HOW TO APPLYTo apply please download the application pack below:Useful informationPrivacy noticeApplication formClosing date: 26 February 2025 – 10amInterview date: TBCApplications submitted in the medium of Welsh are welcomed and will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.Croesawir ceisiadau Cymraeg ac ni fyddant yn cael eu trin yn llai ffafriol na cheisiadau Saesneg.(Please provide any relevant funding logo’s that are a required in the advert)

Deputy Manager – Supported Living – Complex Mental HealthWe have an opportunity to join our Acorn Project as a Deputy Manager.Are you passionate about mental health? We are looking for a Deputy Manager to support our residents with complex mental health needs, and help them to thrive.In this role you will assist your team leader in managing the day-to-day operations of the service, build trusting relationships with residents and assist them with their transition from the Acorn Project service into the local community.If you are a resilient, empathetic and an emotionally intelligent individual, we would love to hear from you.Permanent35 hours per week on a shift basis, covering Monday-Sunday£34,586.21This role is being advertised on a rolling basis. We encourage early applications.Closing date: This role is being advertised on a rolling basis. We encourage early applications.Interviews: TBCHow to applyTo apply, please send a copy of your CV and cover letter to jobs@unitedwelsh.com. In the cover letter, please outline why you believe you would be successful in this role based on your experience and on the essential/desirable criteria in the job description, in no more than 1,000 words. If you are using AI to assist, please state this in your cover letter.In addition to your CV and cover letter, please also complete our online Equality, Diversity and Declaration of Interest form which can be found on our website here. If you do not complete all parts of this process, you will be at risk of your application not being progressed further.We reserve the right to close this role early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.Within your CV, please provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer. We will not approach these referees prior to the shortlist stage, and we will seek your permission first. However, references will be sought as part of our pre-employment checks for the successful candidate.We would be grateful if you could submit the Equality Diversity and Declaration of Interest form with your application. You can complete this form online. The information you provide will be used for monitoring purposes only and will be kept separate from your applicationPlease ensure your CV and other documents are emailed as a Word or PDF file, as unfortunately, we are currently unable to accept applications in any other formats at the momentRequirements within the essential criteria of the Personal Requirements will be used for shortlisting purposes. However, all the criteria will be considered in the process of making an appointment.