Assistant Director of People & CultureWe’re seeking an enthusiastic strategic thinker with exceptional leadership skills and the ability to manage and develop diverse teams. You will be confident in imagining the impossible and then actively working to make it happen.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a proven track record in People and change management, who isn’t afraid of new ideas. It’s also a chance for someone with strong people skills to collaborate to drive people-focused initiatives and create programs that enhance employee engagement, satisfaction, and organisational effectiveness, helping WCVA carry out its purpose – to enable voluntary organisation in Wales to make a bigger difference together.About the roleThe Assistant Director of People and Culture is responsible for shaping the overall people strategy and helping to develop the organisational culture to align with the WCVA's mission, vision, and values. This role is critical to ensuring that we attract, retain, develop, and engage talent while fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture.Being a bilingual organisation is an important part of who WCVA is and aspires to be. We want to create a culture where the Welsh language is treated equally and is embedded in our ways of working across the organisation. This role has a strategic role to play in increasing the use of the Welsh language in line with Cymraeg 2050 and building relationships with key stakeholders e.g. Welsh Language Commissioner, Welsh Government and our members.Assistant Director of People & CultureWelsh Language Category: Essential – competency level intermediate.Full time, 35 hours per week, flexibly£52,866 rising 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.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.Read the full job description HOW TO APPLYTo apply please download the application pack below:Useful informationPrivacy noticeApplication formClosing date: 25 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.
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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.
Partnership OfficerSalary: £39,191.87 p.a.Benefits: Contributory pensionJob Type: Full Time (37 hours per week)Closing date: 24th February 2025 @ 12.00 p.m.Interview Date: 6th March, 2025Location: Based @ Aneurin Bevan House, Castle Street, Tredegar NP223DQRoleThe Coalfields Regeneration Trust in Wales is seeking a passionate self-starter to support and CRT Together programme to improve outcomes for people affected by cancer and the services designed to support them. If you are interested in a role which is flexible, challenging and rewarding then this may be the role for you.In a typical day you may:Support priority projects. A key priority for the role is the creation, development and protection of local cancer support services, strengthening local voluntary organisations. Attend public events and use social media tools to promote what we do and why we do it.Together with partners across health, social care and the third sector ensure that the programme puts the person affected by cancer at the centre. Looking forward towards the future of personalised care we need to provide a more supportive cancer service so that everyone with cancer will know where they can turn them from the moment they are diagnosed, getting support that’s right for them. The role will require you to manage your own workload effectively, be flexible with occasional evening work and very occasional weekend work. You will need to be able to work on your own initiative whilst benefitting from being part of a supportive team and renowned national charity.Organisation ProfileThe Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) is the UK’s leading regeneration agency dedicated to the former coalfields. Since 1999, we have invested over £300 million in diverse projects and in house programmes that have impacted positively on over 2 million people. We are increasingly taking a proactive approach to developing and investing in strategic programmes to address regeneration issues and pride ourselves in how we work with communities. We have a constituency of supporting groups and partners which places us in a unique position to help communities develop community regeneration projects.Application NotesPlease see our website for an application pack https://www.coalfields-regen.org.uk/tenders-vacancies/If you have any queries please email recruitment@coalfields-regen.org.ukAll applications must be submitted to recruitment@coalfields-regen.org.uk by 24th February 2025 @ 12.00p.m.For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Ann Broadway Development Manager on 07976558628
Team Support OfficerSalary: £31,471.39Benefits: Contributory pensionJob Type: Full Time (37 hours per week)Closing date: 24th February 2025 12:00 p.m.Interview Date : 4th March 2025Location: Based in Aneurin Bevan House, 40 Castle Street, Tredegar NP223DQRoleThe Coalfields Regeneration Trust in Wales is seeking a passionate self-starter to work alongside our existing programme to improve outcomes for people affected by cancer and the services designed to support them. If you are interested in a role which is flexible, challenging and rewarding then this may be the role for you.The purpose of the post is to provide professional and comprehensive management of administration functions; providing support to the Improving the Cancer Journey programme, projects and initiatives delivered by the Wales Offices. This is a crucial role in supporting the team in meeting their commitments within the contract as well as being essential to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers. The role requires someone who can demonstrate initiative and is flexible in responding to the varied and broad range of activities the team will deliver.Organisation ProfileThe Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT) is the Britain’s leading regeneration agency dedicated to former coalfields. Since 1999, we have invested over £300 million in diverse projects and in house programmes that have impacted positively on over 2 million people. We are increasingly taking a proactive approach to developing and investing in strategic programmes to address regeneration issues and pride ourselves in how we work with communities. We have a constituency of supporting groups and partners which places us in a unique position to help communities develop community regeneration projects.Application NotesPlease see our website for an application pack https://www.coalfields-regen.org.uk/tenders-vacancies/If you have any queries please email recruitment@coalfields-regen.org.ukAll applications must be submitted to recruitment@coalfields-regen.org.uk by 24th February @ 12.00p.m.For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Ann Broadway Development Manager on 07976558628
Trust SecretaryLocation – WalesHours Of Work – 22.5 hoursJob Type – part timeClosing Date 21st February 2025More detailsAddoldai Cymru: Welsh Religious Buildings TrustTrust SecretaryFixed-term contract 22.5-hour/week – (renewable annually pending funding)Addoldai Cymru is a charity set up to take into ownership a selection of Welsh chapels and meeting houses that are historically and/or architecturally significant to the story of chapel building and Nonconformity in Wales and that are valuable to their local communities. The Trust also promotes and encourages the preservation and interpretation of chapels and nonconformist chapel history.We have acquired eleven chapels and meeting houses to date, and we are progressing with three more. We are supported with a small revenue grant through Welsh Government (via Cadw), but also rely on the good will of our supporters, through membership, attending events and donations.We are looking for a secretary to have managerial responsibility for the Trust and to ensure its effective and efficient operation within the budget, policies and directions as may be determined by the Trustees. The duties will include day-to-day management of the Trust’s financial and administrative affairs, oversight of building/grounds maintenance and development of our public relations activities.We are looking for someone who has:Awareness and appreciation of the purpose of the TrustAbility to communicate effectively in Welsh and English (written Welsh desirable)Well-developed IT skills and knowledge of Microsoft 365/Office applications and software such as BOX, XERO and IN DESIGN.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Ability to take responsibility and to use own initiative, and to organise and prioritise a demanding workload to secure long and medium-term objectives. Experience of managing budgets and accounts and dealing with funding mechanisms and grant application proceduresPlease refer to the job description at https://welshchapels.wales/support-us/staff/swydd-newydd-new-post-ysgrifennydd-yr-ymddiriedolaeth-trust-secretary/ for more information and submit your CV together with details as to why you consider yourself a suitable candidate for the post.Salary and Benefits:A salary of £24,132.60 p.a. (£40,221.00 pro rata spinal column point 32 of NJC local authority pay scale) per annum with 17 days' paid holiday plus public holidays. A contribution of 6% of the gross salary will be paid into an approved pension scheme.We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.Closing Date: 21st February 2025Addoldai Cymru reserves the right to close this vacancy early.
Community Programme Administrator/ReceptionistNoFit State Circus are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Administrator/Receptionist with a genuine passion for the arts and the work we do. Do you have brilliant organisational skills and excellent IT skills? Are you great at using your initiative and finding solutions? Are you a strong communicator? Do you enjoy working with people and have a genuine interest and enthusiasm for what we do?NoFit State is in an exciting point of the company’s development and our Community Programme is expanding its work, developing and delivering participatory creative circus projects with and within our local communities.The Community Programme Administrator/Receptionist is a key role and will provide efficient administrative support to the Community Programme and Reception team and all its activities.Join us!Please read the Job Description to find out more about the role, complete the application form and equal opportunities monitoring form and send your application to jobs@nofitstate.orgIf you feel you have the ability do this role, but you don’t tick every box on the person specification, or you believe you would need some additional training or support to fully succeed, we would still love to hear from you.Working hours: Full timeSalary: £26,000Location: CardiffDeadline: 10am, Wednesday 26 February 2025https://www.nofitstate.org/en/about/careers-casting/Equal Opportunities EmployerPlease let us know if you need us to make any adjustments during the application or recruitment process and we’ll be happy to support you. You can contact lizzy@nofitstate.orgNoFit State is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Disabled, D/deaf and neurodiverse people, those from Black, Asian and Ethnically Diverse backgrounds and people under 30 are currently under-represented in our team so we particularly encourage applications from people in these groups.
Complex Needs Assertive Outreach Practitioner Reports To:GDAS Complex Needs Service ManagerGrade/ Salary £25,750 to £27,750 per annumLocation: Based in Powells Place, Newport. Covering the Newport BoroughHours: Full Time, 35 hours per week. Some weekend and evening work may be required.Contract: Fixed term, until 31st March 2027GDAS are recruiting for roles to join our new service within HSG Complex Needs Service working in partnership with Newport City Council’s Housing Team.The Complex Needs Team seeks to achieve the objectives set out in The Welsh Government’s Substance Misuse Delivery Plan including and Housing Strategy.Under supervision of the Assertive Outreach Team Leader and Complex Needs Service Manager, the post holder will work as part of the multi-disciplinary Complex Needs Team and report directly to the HSG Co-Ordinator to support the delivery of recovery care plans for clients with a range of mental health, substance misuse presentations and housing needs in the community and facilitating appointments in the community and signposting.This will include targeted wrap around substance misuse support that seeks to prevent homelessness and maintain accommodation. They will be vital in liaising with professionals; ensuring substance misuse and other appointments are flexible to need and providing harm reduction advice, brief interventions and signposting into voluntary and statutory substance misuse services according to need.Job Description
Marketing and Communications Officer16 hours per week | £34,788 pro-rataMind in the Vale of Glamorgan seeks a passionate and creative Marketing and Communications Officer to join our team. In this role, you will manage our digital presence, strengthen community engagement, and promote our mental health initiatives through clear and effective communication. Working closely with our dedicated team, you will help raise awareness of our services and ensure our message reaches those who need it most. This part-time role offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the local community. If you're a skilled communicator committed to mental health, we’d love to hear from you!Job DescriptionClosing Date: 24th February 2025Interview Date: Friday 28th February 2025
