Communication coordinator jobs in cardiff, wales
International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals (IAPWA) is a UK-registered animal welfare charity dedicated to creating a better future for animals in need. Through our global projects and partnerships, we’ve supported more than 55,000 animals so far, and we’re now looking for a Challenge Events Manager to help us grow this impact even further.
As our Challenge Events Manager, you’ll lead, grow and deliver a programme of UK and overseas challenge events that inspire supporters and generate vital income for IAPWA.
Key Responsibilities
Event Planning & Delivery
- Develop and manage an annual portfolio of owned, third-party and virtual challenge events
- Lead on budgets, timelines, risk assessments and operational plans
- Coordinate logistics with event partners, suppliers and internal teams
- Ensure all events meet compliance, safeguarding and health & safety standards
Participant Recruitment & Stewardship
- Deliver marketing and recruitment strategies to drive sign-ups
- Manage the full supporter journey, from registration through to post-event stewardship
- Provide outstanding supporter care that boosts satisfaction and retention
- Monitor and support participants’ fundraising progress
Income Generation & Financial Management
- Set and manage income and expenditure budgets
- Track financial performance and report against KPIs
- Identify opportunities to maximise net income and diversify the event portfolio
Marketing & Communications
- Create compelling promotional campaigns
- Develop engaging content for digital channels, email journeys and printed materials
- Ensure consistent branding and messaging across all communications
Partnerships & Stakeholder Management
- Build strong relationships with event organisers, corporate partners, suppliers and ambassadors
- Negotiate contracts to secure best value
- Represent IAPWA at events, expos and community gatherings
Data, Insights & Reporting
- Maintain accurate event and participant data within our CRM
- Analyse trends to improve future events
- Produce clear reports for senior management and trustees
Team Leadership
- Line manage a small team of volunteer Adventure Coordinators
- Provide coaching, development and performance management
- Foster a collaborative, supportive team culture
- Develop the team in line with the growing Adventures for Animals initiative
Experience & Skills
Essential
- Proven experience delivering successful challenge or mass-participation events
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple events
- Experience in digital marketing and supporter acquisition
- Excellent interpersonal and supporter care skills
- Experience using CRM and fundraising platforms (e.g. Enthuse, JustGiving)
- Ability to work flexibly, including occasional weekends/evenings
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Confident budget management
- Creative, proactive problem-solver
Desirable
- Experience within the charity sector
- Understanding of fundraising regulations, GDPR, and health & safety
Further Information
How to Apply: Please send a CV and covering letter via the CharityJob portal
Closing Date: 30th November 2025
Interview Process: Interviews will be held between 8th-19th December 2025
IAPWA (International Aid for the Protection & Welfare of Animals) is a UK registered charity dedicated to creating a better future for animals in need
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Programme Manager & Facilitator - LifeSkills (Wales)
Inspire the next generation. Shape the future workforce.
About LifeSkills
LifeSkills is an innovative programme designed to inspire and equip young people with the essential skills for the 21st-century workplace. From CV writing and interview techniques to creativity, resilience, and managing your online presence - LifeSkills helps young people build confidence and prepare for the future.
About the Role
As a Programme Manager & Facilitator, you’ll play a key role in delivering LifeSkills workshops in schools across Wales, both in person and online. You’ll bring the content to life, engage students, and work closely with schools and Barclays colleagues to ensure the programme’s success.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Become an expert in our ready-made online resources to deliver engaging and impactful workshops.
- Develop and manage a delivery plan to meet student engagement targets and coordinate volunteer involvement from Barclays staff.
- Monitor, evaluate, and report on programme outcomes in line with contract requirements.
- Collaborate with Programme Managers and Facilitators in Scotland and Northern Ireland to share best practice and drive continuous improvement.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in programme management and workshop facilitation.
- A confident communicator who can adapt delivery to suit different audiences and learning needs.
- Strong relationship-builder with experience working with schools, businesses, or community organisations.
- Organised, proactive, and passionate about making a difference.
Additional Information
- Contract:Fixed-term until July 2027 - flexible part-time hours
- Location: Home-based in Wales, with regular travel required across South West and South East Wales for programme delivery and participant engagement plus regular visits to the BITC Cymru office in Cardiff
- Salary: £27,945 to £32,000 full time equivalent per annum (pro-rata for part time i.e. 0.8 FTE/28 hours per week £22,356 to £25,600 per annum)
- Working pattern:We are open to discussing flexible working requests.This role could be undertaken on a full-time, term-time only arrangement. Alternatively, this role could be undertaken on a part time basis - 0.8 FTE 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE).
- Due to the nature of this role, a satisfactory DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will be required.
- Dates:
- Closing date Sunday 30 November 2025 at midnight
- Interviews on Monday 8 December and Tuesday 9 December 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role
As Project Manager of a new, three-year partnership project working with military support organisations, you will lead the planning, delivery and performance monitoring of a national programme offering bereavement support to those affected by military deaths. This role requires a balance of excellent organisational skills, partnership management and internal project team management. You will also be expected to have or develop a compassionate understanding of the sensitivities surrounding grief, trauma and military culture.
The postholder will be responsible for implementing project structures, ensuring the delivery of all aspects of the programme, reporting progress to internal and external stakeholders, resolving challenges and providing persuasive and effective leadership of the project to strengthen the networks of care within military and civilian communities.
How to apply
Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages.
The closing date for applications is 5th December 2025. We reserve the right to close applications early as we will interview on a rolling basis as candidates apply. Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by 19 December, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.
Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.
Criminal Record Checks
All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:
· Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
· Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice
Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders' Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.
We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Position: Administrator
Location: Home-based with regular travel required to Dorking and London, 1/2 times a month
Hours: Part-time, 25 hours per week worked over 5 days
Contract: Self-employed basis
Salary: around £19,500 per annum - subject to experience
Closing date: Friday 12th December
About the role
Next year, Kids for Kids celebrates its 25th anniversary, and we’re preparing for a very special year ahead. This is a unique opportunity to join us at a pivotal moment – to help run our major anniversary celebrations, raise awareness of everything we’ve achieved over the past quarter of a century, and play a vital part in shaping the future of our charity.
For 25 years, Kids for Kids has been transforming the lives of children in Darfur, Sudan – bringing hope, security and sustainable futures to families living through unimaginable hardship as conflict and famine continue to threaten lives.
We are now looking for an enthusiastic, highly organised Administrator to join our small but dynamic team. This is an exciting, hands-on role where you’ll take responsibility for the smooth running of our office and work closely with our Founder and CEO, as well as our Deputy CEO.
We’re a close-knit team with a strong sense of purpose, a culture of hard work, and a shared belief in going the extra mile for the children we support. This is more than just an administrative role – it’s a chance to make a real difference, to be proud of the impact you help create, and to be part of the new face of Kids for Kids as we step into our next 25 years.
About You:
We are looking for someone who has a can-do attitude, is hardworking, efficient, has excellent attention to detail, can work in a fast-paced environment and is good at managing their own time. You will bring with you the following skills and experience:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Previous Executive Level PA experience or hands-on administrative experience
- Experienced, self-motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated, with initiative and the ability to work as part of a small administrative team
- Reliable and responsible
- Excellent attention to detail where accuracy is essential
- Excellent IT skills with extensive experience of Zoom, Teams and Microsoft Office including MS Excel – ability to use spreadsheets, input basic formulae and remove duplications. Experience of Donorfy is a bonus.
- Excellent research skills
In return:
Kids for Kids is invested in their employees and offers the following benefits:
- Flexible and supportive work environment
- Flexible working
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
How to apply:
Please provide a CV and a cover letter setting out how you fulfil the requirements and your suitability for the position.
Deadline to apply is 12th December. We are looking for the successful candidate to start at the beginning of January 2026. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so please apply early.
Other roles you may have experience in could include:
Office Manager, Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, Receptionist, Personal Assistant, Secretary, Data Entry Clerk, Office Administrator, Administrative Coordinator, Administrative Analyst, Administrative Business Partner, Customer Service Representative, Clerical Specialist, Records Manager, Executive Administrator, Events Administrator, Events Assistant.
We bring sustainable solutions to Darfur’s villages, ending child poverty and transforming futures


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
People Adviser – Employee Relations
We are seeking a supportive and confident People Adviser with solid employee relations experience to help managers and staff navigate HR issues fairly, consistently, and in line with best practice.
Position: People Adviser – ER
Salary: £35,000 to £40,000 per annum
Location: Remote with occasional travel
Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 30th November 2025
Interview date: Week commencing 8 December 2025
About the role
This is a hands on role providing first line HR advice and support across the organisation. You will be a trusted point of contact for staff and managers, helping them resolve people issues with confidence while ensuring policies are applied fairly.
You will also support the People Partner and Business Partner with employee relations casework, HR administration, policy compliance, and general queries. Your guidance will help managers lead well, improve consistency, and strengthen staff engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing first line HR advice to managers and employees
- Supporting employee relations cases including performance, disciplinary and grievance matters
- Ensuring HR policies are applied fairly and consistently
- Managing HR administration including contracts, changes, absence records and exit interviews
- Maintaining accurate HR documentation and records
- Supporting policy review and implementation
- Contributing to employee engagement and wellbeing activities
- Helping identify training needs and supporting HR related training
- Managing HR data and preparing reports
- Supporting wider HR projects and continuous improvement
About you
You will be approachable, clear and supportive, confident providing advice and building trust with staff at all levels.
Essential skills and experience:
- Experience providing HR advice and HR administration support
- Knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience handling employee relations cases
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- CIPD Level 3 or equivalent experience
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Able to handle confidential information with discretion
- Comfortable using HR systems and Microsoft Office
Desirable:
- Experience in the charity, health or social care sector
- Working towards CIPD Level 5
- BSL skills or willingness to learn
About the organisation
You will be joining a specialist national charity supporting the health and wellbeing of deaf people across the UK. Services include care, therapy, advocacy, domestic abuse support, and children and young people’s services. Their work is delivered by deaf people for deaf people in British Sign Language, and they are recognised as one of the largest disabled people’s organisations in the UK.
To Apply
You will be redirected to our client’s website to complete an online application for this role, there is also a BSL video translation of the job description.
Other roles you may have experience of could include HR Officer, HR Advisor, HR Administrator, People Officer, People Advisor, HR Coordinator, Employee Relations Administrator. #INDNFP
This exciting new role at the Green Party has been created to underpin the Party's work on equity, equality, diversity and inclusion. The EEDI & Culture Manager will act as an internal advisor and will aid the leadership in defining the Party's responsibilities in this area.
We are looking for someone with a high level of knowledge and experience relating to EEDI and culture. You will be familiar with relevant legislation and best practice. You will also have experience in leading development and change in organisations.
The EEDI & Culture Manager will be working with people across the organisation at all levels. This includes the leaders of the Party and governance bodies, employees and activists. They will have the opportunity to shape and influence the Green Party's approach to increasing diversity and help cultivate an inclusive, equal and equitable culture across the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.