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Director – Cynnal Cymru/Sustain WalesSalary £55,000 to £60,000 dependent on experience (pro rata)Location Flexible working / Cardiff office base / Home working /Client sites Contract Type permanent, 30 or 37.5 hours per week (4 or 5 days)Benefits 5% pension contribution, Employee Assistance Programme, staff well-being champions and study leave entitlementCould you help us create a fairer, more secure and sustainable future?We’re sustainability experts who support organisations in responding to global challenges in ways that impact us all. We want to see a world with a stable climate and a society where the planet’s resources are protected and everyone is respected.Our work covers: Climate change and decarbonisation Renewable energy Fair work Management of natural resources And much moreWe are looking for an ambitious individual who can help us strengthen our skills and expertise and lead us through a period of consolidation and change as we continue to deliver our ambitious agenda.So, whether you’re a seasoned CEO or a long-standing senior manager eager to step up, this could be the opportunity for you.We are a lively and progressive charity at an important stage in our development. If our mission resonates and you share our aims, we would love to hear from you. We are interested in hearing from candidates with:A keen understanding of sustainable development and its status in global, national and local contexts.Significant and recent successful management experience at executive or senior level.Experience of generating income, managing commercial and non-commercial income streams and leading a financially sustainable organisation.Experience of working in a small team, bringing together individuals from different parts of an organisation and delivering changeHow to applyEastside People is supporting Cynnal Cymru in the recruitment of this role. Please ensure you have read the candidate information pack before applying. Click here to apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter. All applications will be anonymised to ensure no subconscious biases advantage or disadvantage anyone. Please respond to each of the following areas in your cover letter which should be no longer than 3 pages:Your familiarity with sustainability and the reasons this opportunity resonates for you Your strategic experience as a senior leader Your experience of leading an organisation through a significant period of consolidation and expansion – please give examples of the challenges you faced and how you overcame themYour preferred approach for implementing income generating activities to support organisational growth and sustainabilityExperience/knowledge in relation to the other relevant skills and experience specified in the job description and person specificationIf you have any queries on this application process, or need clarification about any aspect of the post, please initially get in contact with Demi Martyn, demi@eastsidepeople.org.The closing date for applications is 3rd May at 12 noon. Interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held on 17th May. The selection process will involve an interview and presentation to the panel of Trustees. Should you be successful after this stage, there will be an opportunity to meet with the Senior Leadership team.We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability, and potential; please get in touch with us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help make the application process work for you..DownloadsJob Pack - EnglishJob Pack - Cymraeg 

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