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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)
