We’re Mind, the mental health charity. We won’t give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect. We provide advice and support to empower anybody experiencing a mental health problem and we campaign to improve services, raise awareness and promote understanding.

The Networks and Communities Department (N&C), has a crucially important role in enabling Mind to reach more people, increase our influence and effect long lasting change in all communities across England and Wales. Our primary vehicle for achieving this goal is through supporting and strengthening a federated network of over 120 local Mind organisations.

The role will work as part of a team to ensure that each fund is accessed, distributed, monitored and evaluated to a consistently high-standard and in line with Mind’s Network Investment Plan. You will be joining the team at a pivotal stage, as we roll out a number of new programmes, including the Coronavirus Mental Health Response Fund, a programme that seeks to support the mental health sector across England and Wales to respond meaningfully to the impact that coronavirus is having on the communities they serve.

The Network Investment Senior Officer will be responsible for leading the delivery of key aspects of grant administration, including promotion, preliminary application screening and assessment. As well as supporting, monitoring and evaluating funded projects and ensuring grant procedures are maintained and funded activity is accurately recorded.

The post will develop a thorough understanding of the grants Mind is making and will work to support applicants, funded projects, external assessment personnel and assessment panel members to ensure Mind’s grant processes operate efficiently within a clear timetable.

The emphasis of the post will change with time, involving elements of advising applicants and assessing applications, through supporting and monitoring funded projects, to the eventual controlled winding-up of funded activity.

We have x3 Fixed Terms posts Until March 2021 and x 1 Fixed Term post until March 2022

Closing date: Monday 13th July 2020 Noon

Interviews: W/c 20th July 2020

Mind reserve the right to close the vacancy to applications earlier, should we receive a high volume of strong candidates – therefore we encourage an early application.

Mind is an equal opportunities employer.

South Wales Victim Focus is looking for a Victim Care Officer to provide support to victims of crime ensuring that South Wales Victim Focus realise their aim of helping people cope and recover from the effects of crime.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

South Wales Victim Focus serves diverse communities, many of whom experience a range of barriers that may impact on their ability to cope and recover from what they have experienced. These can include financial distress; social isolation; reduced mobility; mental and physical health issues; substance use and lack of opportunity. South Wales Victim Focus aims to identify what matters to service users and empower them to take control of their journey. The nature of service required will vary depending on individual circumstances and will range from short term intervention to deal with specific issues to more regular on-going interventions addressing a range of needs and/or supporting individuals through a lengthy criminal justice process.

The purpose of this role is to support victims, ensuring that South Wales Victim Focus realise their aim of helping people cope and recover from the effects of crime.

The ideal candidate will have a can do attitude and be ready to use their initiative to support a busy and evolving service in their vision to help victims cope and recover from their experiences.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans, and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification as A. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Curriculum Support & Communications Officer

(ref: SUS2928)

£27,255 per annum

37.5 hours per week – contract to 31 March 2023 - based in Cardiff

This new role will celebrate active travel schools and best practice by developing education resources, linked to the new Curriculum in Wales, to support the integration of active travel activities in schools, providing communications and marketing support to the Active Journeys team cross the country. 

With experience of working in education provision and of producing engaging content for a range of audiences, you will have a proven ability to write with inspiration and flair, applying brand and style guidelines, supporting stakeholder networks and of organising and running events and receptions. Your excellent communications skills will enhance your ability to develop local promotional materials and content for Sustrans Cymru’s schools related web pages and social media channels. IT literacy is essential as is an understanding of school settings and the health benefits of active travel and your commitment to active travel and the promotion of sustainable transport. Oral and written fluency in the Welsh language is desirable. DBS Enhanced Disclosure clearance is mandatory for this role.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9.00am on Monday 20 July 2020. Interviews will take place via Skype or Zoom or at Sustrans offices in Cardiff during week beginning Monday 27 July 2020. 

Sustrans is committed to reducing inequality, valuing diversity and enabling inclusion.  We welcome applications from people with the appropriate skills from all parts of the community.

Swyddog Cefnogi Cwricwlwm a Chyfathrebu

(cyf: SUS2928)

£27,255 y flwyddyn

37.5 awr yr wythnos – Cytundeb hyd 31 Mawrth 2023

lleoliad: Caerdydd

Bydd y rôl newydd hon yn dathlu ysgolion teithio llesol ac arfer gorau trwy ddatblygu adnoddau addysgol sy’n cysylltu i’r Cwricwlwm newydd i Gymru, i gefnogi integreiddio gweithgareddau teithio llesol mewn ysgolion, darparu cefnogaeth cyfathrebu a marchnata i’r tîm Teithiau Iach ledled y wlad. 

Bydd gennych brofiad o weithio mewn darpariaeth addysg ac o gynhyrchu cynnwys diddorol ar gyfer amrywiaeth o gynulleidfaoedd, a bydd gennych allu profedig i ysgrifennu gydag ysbrydoliaeth a graen, gan gadw at ganllawiau brand a steil, cefnogi rhwydweithiau rhanddeiliaid a threfnu a chynnal digwyddiadau ac achlysuron. Bydd eich sgiliau cyfathrebu rhagorol yn cyfannu eich gallu i ddatblygu deunyddiau hyrwyddo a chynnwys ar gyfer gwefannau a chyfryngau cymdeithasol Sustrans Cymru ar gyfer gwaith mewn ysgolion. Mae’n hanfodol eich bod yn hyfedr wrth drin TG, felly hefyd dealltwriaeth o sefyllfaoedd ysgolion a buddion iechyd teithio llesol a’ch ymroddiad i deithio llesol a hyrwyddo trafnidiaeth gynaliadwy. Mae rhuglder ar lafar ac ysgrifenedig yn y Gymraeg yn ddymunol. Mae datgeliad manylach gan y Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd (DBS) yn ofynnol ar gyfer y swydd hon.

Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer derbyn ceisiadau wedi’u cwblhau yw 9yb ddydd Llun 20 Gorffennaf 2020. Cynhelir cyfweliadau dros Skype neu Zoom neu yn swyddfeydd Sustrans yng Nghaerdydd yn ystod yr wythnos sy’n dechrau 27 Gorffennaf 2020.

Mae Sustrans wedi ymrwymo i leihau anghydraddoldeb, gwerthfawrogi amrywiaeth a galluogi cynhwysiant. Croesawn geisiadau gan bobl sydd â’r sgiliau perthnasol o bob rhan o’r gymuned.

Size of Wales is a growing, ambitious Cardiff-based charity with global impact. We work to mobilise Wales to protect tropical forests and restore tropical forest landscapes as part of Wales’ national response to climate change. We do this through education and awareness raising activities in Wales as well as funding and supporting a number of overseas projects.

Size of Wales has been going through an exciting period of growth, having substantially increased our income and expanded our team. 2020/21 marks our 10-year anniversary and we are launching an ambitious new 5-year strategy seeking to respond to the climate emergency and to mobilise Wales to achieve maximum impact for tropical forests.

We are looking for an outstanding new Director to join the team and lead Size of Wales into this exciting next phase. Reporting to the board of trustees and managing a team of approximately 13 staff and freelancers, the new Director will be responsible for achieving Size of Wales’ new 5 year goals, raising the profile of the charity across - and beyond - Wales and increasing our global impact.

The successful candidate will be an experienced and skilled leader. You will have experience of working in the third sector, ideally on international development, tropical forests and/or climate change projects. You will be emotionally intelligent, creative, dynamic and strategic and have a strong track record in delivering results in leadership positions. Ideally you will have a good understanding of the devolved context in Wales and be able to speak Welsh.

Salary for the role is approximately £45,000 p.a., dependent on experience. The package of benefits includes a 6% pension contribution, 30 days annual leave including bank holidays and a flexible working policy. The role is based in Cardiff but with regular remote working if desired. The role is a full-time role but applications for flexible working and job shares will also be considered.

Size of Wales recruits, employs, trains and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender identity and/or expression, or any other protected status. Size of Wales is dedicated to nurturing an inclusive environment where employees can bring their full selves to work. We celebrate diversity of thought and recognise the strength and dynamism that comes with it.

Size of Wales, and all its staff and volunteers, are committed to ensuring a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Any candidate offered a job with Size of Wales will be expected to agree to and adhere to Size of Wales’ Safeguarding policy and Code of Conduct.

Shelter Cymru is the people and homes charity in Wales and works for the prevention of homelessness, the improvement of housing conditions, and the right of everyone to a safe, suitable and affordable home.

We are now looking to recruit for the following position to join our team.

If you want to help end homelessness in Wales, we would love to hear from you.

Head of Campaigns

South Wales

35 hours per week

£42,735 - £44,735 per annum

Shelter Cymru’s reputation as an innovative campaigning charity at the forefront of leading and delivering change for people in housing need, is well known across Wales. The Charity has one of the highest public profiles among the public and is respected and listened to by decision makers at all levels.

We are now looking for a Head of Campaigns who will lead our campaigns strategy and contribute to the overall leadership of our organisation.

Working as part of the Senior Management Team you will play a key role in ensuring that our reputation and influence is maintained throughout Wales and will strive to gain support for change that will see an end to homelessness in Wales.

Shelter Cymru offers generous terms and conditions, including 29 days annual leave for full time members of staff plus 2 concessionary Shelter Cymru days.

CLOSING DATE: 20 July 2020

Shelter Cymru challenges discrimination in all areas of its work and employment practices.

Registered Charity No: 515902

Shelter Cymru yw'r elusen pobl a chartrefi yng Nghymru sy’n gweithio i atal digartrefedd, gwella amodau tai, a hawl pawb i gael cartref diogel, addas a fforddiadwy.

Rydym am recriwtio rhywun ar gyfer y swydd ganlynol i ymuno â'n tîm.

Os hoffech chi helpu i ddod â digartrefedd i ben yng Nghymru, byddem wrth ein bodd yn clywed gennych.

Pennaeth Ymgyrchoedd

De Cymru

35 awr yr wythnos

£42,735 - £44,735 y flwyddyn

Mae enw da Shelter Cymru fel elusen ymgyrchu arloesol sydd ar flaen y gad o ran arwain a chyflawni newid i bobl mewn angen tai, yn adnabyddus ledled Cymru. Mae gan yr Elusen un o'r proffiliau cyhoeddus uchaf ymhlith y cyhoedd ac mae'n cael ei barchu a gwranadewir arni gan y rhai sy'n gwneud penderfyniadau ar bob lefel.

Rydym nawr yn chwilio am Bennaeth Ymgyrchoedd a fydd yn arwain ein strategaeth ymgyrchoedd ac yn cyfrannu at arweinyddiaeth gyffredinol ein sefydliad.

Gan weithio fel rhan o'r Uwch Dîm Rheoli byddwch yn chwarae rhan allweddol wrth sicrhau bod ein henw da a'n dylanwad yn cael ei gynnal ledled Cymru ac yn ymdrechu i ennill cefnogaeth ar gyfer newid a fydd yn dod â digartrefedd i ben yng Nghymru.

Mae Shelter Cymru yn cynnig amodau a thelerau hael, gan gynnwys 29 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol i aelodau staff llawn amser yn ogystal â 2 ddiwrnod ychwanegol Shelter Cymru.

DYDDIAD CAU: 20 Gorffennaf 2020

Mae Shelter Cymru yn herio gwahaniaethu yn ei holl feysydd gwaith ac arferion cyflogaeth.

Rhif Elusen Gofrestredig: 515902

Size of Wales is a growing, ambitious Cardiff-based charity with global impact. We work to mobilise Wales to protect tropical forests and restore tropical forest landscapes as part of Wales’ national response to climate change. We do this through education and awareness raising activities in Wales as well as funding and supporting a number of overseas projects.

Size of Wales has been going through an exciting period of growth, having substantially increased our income and expanded our team. 2020/21 marks our 10-year anniversary and we are launching an ambitious new 5-year strategy seeking to respond to the climate emergency and to mobilise Wales to achieve maximum impact for tropical forests.

We are looking for an experienced and creative communications and marketing specialist to help us grow our profile and reach new audiences across Wales and beyond. The Communications and Marketing Manager will be responsible for the design, planning and implementation of all of Size of Wales’ communications activities including press and other media relations, campaigns, social media, website, newsletter, and videos. This will include engaging with the Size of Wales team and partners to create inspiring and innovative content. The role will also be responsible for regularly engaging with Size of Wales’ community of regular and individual givers: communicating with potential and existing regular givers and growing this as an income stream for the charity through marketing activities. 

The successful candidate will be passionate about the environment and be committed to inspiring people to act on climate change. You will be creative and dynamic and have a strong track record of designing and delivering powerful communications and marketing campaigns. You will be highly organised, experienced in managing teams and projects and skilled at balancing competing deadlines efficiently. As the majority of our communications work is delivered bilingually, you will also have a high standard of written and spoken English and Welsh.

Salary for the role is in the range of £27,000 - £32,000 dependent on experience. The package of benefits includes a 6% pension contribution, 30 days annual leave including bank holidays and a flexible working’ policy. The role is based in Cardiff but with regular remote working if desired. The role is a full-time role but applications for part time working, flexible working and job shares will also be considered.

Size of Wales recruits, employs, trains and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender identity and/or expression, or any other protected status. Size of Wales are dedicated to nurturing an inclusive environment where employees can bring their full selves to work. We celebrate diversity of thought and recognise the strength and dynamism that comes with it. 

Size of Wales, and all its staff and volunteers, are committed to ensuring a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Any candidate offered a job with Size of Wales will be expected to agree to and adhere to Size of Wales’ Safeguarding policy and Code of Conduct.

For more information about the role please download the full job description 

Who are we?

Recently named Third Sector Charity of the Year 2018, we are a rapidly growing charity, committed to moving further, faster to accelerate change for everyone affected by a brain tumour. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under 40 in the UK than any other cancer. We know that a cure can’t wait. By recruiting a team that ‘can’, we can and will find one sooner.

Our exciting job role!

The Community Fundraiser for Wales and the Mid-Counties will be integral in building relationships with our community to generate and grow our income and raise awareness within the region.  You will support the recruit new supporters and nurture existing relationships within our community.  The following postcodes are included within this region: LL, CF, SY, HR, LD, WR, NP, SA, GL, SN, OX, RG.

This role is full-time, 37.5 hours, and will be home-based within the region, with some out of hours working and travel to our Fleet (Hampshire) office.

What we'd like from you:

It’s simple – we’re looking for the people who ‘can’. We want the talented, the energetic and the ambitious. We need the inspired and the inspirational – the people who completely embrace our values, offer a great cultural fit and who are determined to make real and lasting change for our community. 

According to the job description you should also have a proven track record in community fundraising, be good at juggling a myriad of competing priorities and work well under pressure to meet deadlines. 

If this is for you, we’d love to hear from you!

What we'd like to give you:

- Salary c.£24,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays – pro rata for part-time contracts (we also close at Christmas in return for you volunteering 3 charity days per year*)

- Generous pension contribution*

- Life assurance cover*

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Loads of other great benefits, plus an amazing culture to work in, a great team and lots of fun (and cake!)

How to apply to join our amazing team:

Please apply online attaching your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you want the role, what you would bring to the team and how your skillset and experience will enable us to make a real impact for those affected by brain tumours.

The Brain Tumour Charity particularly encourages applications from minority ethnic groups and underrepresented communities.

Advert close date: Wednesday, 15th July 2020

First interview date and location: Wednesday, 22nd July 2020 via Zoom – tbc

Second interview date and location: tbc

Please note, early applications are encouraged and interviews will commence before the closing date if and when suitable candidates are identified.

More about us:

Visit our website careers pages to find out more about our culture and what it’s like to be part of our amazing tea.

Don’t forget to check out our short videos (you can find the on our You Tube channel) to find out more about our culture and what it is like to work at The Brain Tumour Charity.

Did you know that in addition to being recently crowned Third Sector Charity of the Year, we have won a variety of other awards and have been ranked a top global organisation by renowned management consultants McKinsey? Whilst we’re not boasting, we are particularly proud that our HeadSmart campaign scooped the NHS Innovation Award, a Third Sector Excellence Award and a Charity Times Award (well, maybe we’re boasting a little bit!).

For more information please visit our website.

We reserve the right to close the advert early in the event of receiving a sufficient number of applications and may extend the advert if we don't find our perfect team mate!

We process your data in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation. For full details, please read our privacy policy for job applicants.

*subject to qualifying criteria

Victim Support is looking for full time victim focused Fraud Project Team Leader for their busy National Contact Centre based in St Mellons.

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.

The purpose of this role is to provide day to day line management for the Fraud Call Handlers, and allocate cases to staff on a daily basis. Additional responsibilities include assisting the Contract Manager with the development and management of fraud crime services, particularly ensuring the team meets Key Performance Indicators.

The successful candidate will be accountable for information management ensuring adherence to Victim Support's Confidentiality Policy and Information Sharing Policies, including Safeguarding and Disclosure and act within legislative requirements.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.

Victim Support offers competitive rewards and benefits including pension and life assurance, 25 days annual leave (pro-rata), voluntary benefits such as season ticket loans, and the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing world-class services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Applications should be explicit enough to provide good evidence against the shortlisting criteria, which are marked in the person specification. In order to apply, please create a profile in our website (jobs section), complete and submit an online application form.

If the vacancy has not specified the essential criteria for shortlisting, please use this section to express how your experience and skills are relevant for the role.

If you have the drive to make a difference within an organisation which makes a difference we look forward to hearing from you.

Victim Support is committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment for our staff. We believe having a diverse workforce at all levels allows us to represent the communities we serve and connect better with people affected by crime. We welcome applicants from all communities and as part of our commitment to the we would particularly welcome applicants from BAME communities.

Department: People Experience

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a difference, every single day, to people from all walks of life? The people that turn to Citizens Advice need help overcoming an obstacle in their lives – from debt to evictions to trouble at work – and you can be key to them getting the support they need in the quickest, easiest, and most effective way.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

Last year, Citizens Advice helped 2.6 million people face-to-face, by phone, email and webchat, and we received 25 million visits to our digital advice content. We solve 7 in 10 clients' problems, and 4 in 5 tell us that advice improved their lives.

We look for people to help us improve and transform our organisation. We can offer you the opportunity to make a genuine impact and create lasting change within an organisation that makes a difference in the lives of millions of people every year.

One of our strategic ambitions, articulated in our current strategic framework, is to advance equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI). This includes achieving greater diversity within our workforce and creating an inclusive working environment service wide. We will create a culture that is collaborative and innovative and that adapts to the changing needs of our clients. EDI will be fundamental to this culture. 

This role will lead on this aspect of our work at national Citizens Advice, through innovative leadership of our approach to advancing EDI, becoming an inclusive employer and driving improvement and change through collaborative working with internal and external stakeholders of all levels. 

You will lead a high profile, strategically important Inclusive Employer programme that will drive through change - working with our workforce, and helping everyone play their part in transforming the way we advance EDI in the organisation. You will be someone who subscribes to the view that we are all equal through our common humanity. 

In this role, you can expect to: contribute to our thinking and be challenging on how Citizens Advice can transform the way it address equity disparities,  embraces diversity and becomes more inclusive - work with internal and external stakeholders to maximise the impact of the programme of work through expertise and lived experience - manage the delivery of a programme of work that reflects the needs of the workforce and the strategic ambitions of the organisation - regularly work across the organisation to get buy in and delivery on specific projects, to help meet our inclusive employer ambitions - contribute to reporting on operational and strategic achievements.

Please note, in the event of a high number of applications, we reserve the right to close the application early. 

Department: News, Campaigns and Public Affairs

Contract Duration: Six months

Citizens Advice provides free, independent and impartial advice and information to help people resolve their problems. Each year our local offices across the country help 2.6 million people with their problems - either through face-to-face or telephone advice, or online. Our amazing data allows us to spot emerging issues quickly, making us uniquely placed to raise awareness of these issues and advocate for solutions.

Citizens Advice is looking for a paid external affairs intern to work with us for up to 6 months.

The External Affairs teams at Citizens Advice are responsible for engaging with parliament to encourage MPs and Peers to make changes to the law that will help people, running public awareness campaigns (for example making people more aware of scams and how to report them), securing media coverage and managing day-to-day media relations, such as conversations with journalists.

As the External Affairs Intern, you will learn media, campaigning and influencing skills on the job, and apply these skills as you help us achieve our organisational influencing objectives. At the end of your 6 months with us, you’ll have the knowledge and experience to take your next steps in the sector and beyond.

You don’t need to have any experience as we’ll give you the guidance and support you need. You’ll need to have an interest in UK politics, media, and in social policy issues (such as debt, housing and benefits issues), follow the news and be a good communicator. 

We are committed to recruiting people from the widest talent pool. Our internship scheme is designed to attract a diverse range of candidates and give opportunities for people to develop their career aspirations in external affairs.

Our offices are currently closed due to coronavirus, with employees working from home. However, once the offices reopen, you are still welcome to work from home. We are open to discussion about flexible working, and are willing to consider both full or part time internships.

Citizens Advice values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, as they are currently under represented in our workforce:

1- if you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed interview scheme for disabled people please indicate this. Also let us know if you require us to make any reasonable adjustments to the shortlisting process or please provide information you wish us to take into account when considering your application.

2- We are offering candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds the option to be considered under rules which ensure we always interview at least one BAME candidate. All candidates for interview have to meet our minimum criteria for the role, which is 60 percent of the shortlisting score across all essential criteria. To be considered under these rules please confirm if you are from a BAME background within your application form.

We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.

The MND Association have an exciting opportunity for a home-based Policy & Public Affairs Manager to join our Policy & Campaigns Team working in Wales.

Salary: c. £32,000 per annum FTE (pro rata £24,000 pa) + benefits

Location: Home based in region (Wales)

Hours: Part-time 28 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

About the role

You will be responsible for leading the planning, co-ordination and implementation of the Association's campaigning, public affairs and policy activities across Wales. The key purpose of the role is influence Welsh government, identify, research and develop policy positions on a range of issues important to people with MND, their carers and families in Wales and actively support our campaigning volunteers in Wales.

What are we looking for?

You will:

• • have a good understanding of the political system in Wales
  • be experienced in outcome-focused research and policy analysis/development in Wales
  • be able to plan and deliver campaigns and public affairs programmes
  • have excellent communications skills with the ability to influence and negotiate, both verbally and written
  • have the ability to build good relationships across all networks and stakeholders
  • be able to speak Welsh or have a willingness to learn

This role will involve occasional evening and weekend work, regular travel to the Welsh Assembly in Cardiff. and some travel our offices in London and Northampton.

How to apply?

We would love to hear from you and encourage early applications as we will be reviewing candidates as they apply.

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, please:

• • complete a supporting statement detailing how you meet the key skills and competencies of the role and apply online now

About Us

The MND Association is going through some exciting changes - embracing agile working, introducing new technology and a recent move to a new, flexible office space.

These changes, together with a high level of trust and performance driven culture, will give staff the freedom and flexibility to work in the best way for them, the Association and, most importantly, people with MND.

The MND Association was founded in 1979. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We also fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised and addressed by wider society.

Important Notices

Please submit your application as soon as possible; due to the high volumes of applications we receive, and we reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

At the MND Association we are committed to equalities and value diversity. We are working hard to remove perceived and actual barriers to participation by people with and affected by MND, current and future staff and volunteers and stakeholders.

RHEOLWR POLISÏAU A MATERION CYHOEDDUS - CYMRU

Yng Nghymdeithas MND, rydym yn gwella gofal a chefnogaeth i bobl sydd â MND, eu teuluoedd a'u gofalwyr wrth weithio tuag at ein gweledigaeth o fyd heb MND.

Mae gan y Gymdeithas MND gyfle cyffrous am swydd Rheolwr Polisïau a Materion Cyhoeddus wedi'i leoli gartref i ymuno â'n Tîm Polisïau ac Ymgyrchoedd sy'n gweithio yng Nghymru.

Ynglŷn â'r swydd

Byddwch yn gyfrifol am arwain gwaith cynllunio, cydlynu a gweithredu gweithgareddau ymgyrchu, materion cyhoeddus a pholisïau y Gymdeithas ledled Cymru.  Prif ddiben y swydd yw adnabod ac ymchwilio i safbwyntiau polisi a'u datblygu ar ystod o faterion sy'n bwysig i'r Gymdeithas MND a phobl sydd â MND, eu gofalwyr a'u teuluoedd yng Nghymru, wrth gefnogi'n weithredol gwirfoddolwyr ymgyrchu yng Nghymru.

Am beth ydym ni'n chwilio?

Byddwch yn meddu ar:

• ddealltwriaeth dda o'r system wleidyddol yng Nghymru
• profiad mewn ymchwil sy'n canolbwyntio ar ganlyniadau a dadansoddeg/datblygiad polisïau yng Nghymru
• y gallu i gynllunio a darparu ymgyrchoedd a rhaglenni materion cyhoeddus
• sgiliau cyfathrebu gwych gyda'r gallu i ddylanwadu a thrafod, ar lafar ac yn ysgrifenedig
• y gallu i feithrin perthnasoedd da ar draws bob rhwydwaith a rhanddeiliad 
• y gallu i siarad Cymraeg, neu barodrwydd i ddysgu

Bydd y swydd hon yn cynnwys gwaith achlysurol gyda'r nosau ac ar benwythnosau ac yn gofyn peth teithio ledled Cymru ac i'n swyddfeydd yn Llundain a Northampton.

Gweler y swydd ddisgrifiad i gael gwybod cyfrifoldebau llawn y swydd hon.

Citizens Advice offers confidential advice online, over the phone, and in person, for free. Through our national network of charities, we give people the knowledge and the confidence they need to find their way forward – whoever they are, and whatever their problem.

We are recruiting a Senior Policy Researcher to join our Consumer and Public Services team. People who come to Citizens Advice for support are five times more likely to be in poverty. Our team tries to change policy by tackling practical problems that improve our clients’ financial health. In recent years, we've done this by:

• Helping reduce the bills paid by loyal and vulnerable customers in essential markets by £260m
• Persuading regulators to introduce a cap on certain high cost credit products, which have reduced costs by £60m
• Lobbied for the introduction of a ban on letting fees, which has saved renters £13m a month

Our team is now at the forefront of the organisation’s advocacy response to the coronavirus pandemic. Our organisation is unique. We directly help 2.7 million people to solve their problems each year. Through these interactions we see first hand, and in real time,  the problems faced by people across England and Wales. We spot emerging issues quickly, often even before government - a particularly crucial role we’re playing at the moment. This makes us uniquely placed to develop effective solutions and influence government, regulators and industry.

You’ll be joining the team at a challenging time for the people who come to us for support and will quickly be leading influential policy research projects that you’ll design to make an impact on government and other policymakers’ decisions.
You will have strong analytical and research skills and the drive to change policy, working with our world-class news and public affairs teams to ensure these changes happen. 

We particularly welcome applications from disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates as BAME and disabled people are currently under-represented throughout Citizens Advice. We are a member of the race equality campaign at Business in the Community, the Prince’s responsible business network and are committed to improving employment opportunities for ethnic minorities across the UK. We also welcome applications from, LGB and Trans and non binary candidates.

We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in role profiles.