Sustrans, the charity that's making it easier for people to walk and cycle, is seeking to fill the following key vacancy within our Research & Monitoring unit:

Senior Evaluation Officer

Research & Monitoring Unit

(SUS2772)

£27,255 per annum

37.5 hours per week – based in Cardiff

Sustrans Research & Monitoring Unit provides evidence on sustainable and active travel that is transparent and authoritative and which influences and shapes policy, practice and behaviour across the UK.  This role will play an important part in developing our understanding of active travel in Wales with responsibilities for evaluating major infrastructure programmes and leading aspects of our work focused on school travel and will include developing and managing a small team as well as overseeing aspects of our wider programme of monitoring, evaluation and appraisal work.

We are seeking creative, passionate and experienced individuals to join our team.  If you have a good understanding of best practice in monitoring and evaluation techniques, have demonstrable project management skills and are a great communicator with the ability to present technical information in a clear way this could be the opportunity for you.  You will be able to draw on a wide range of research methods and apply them to real world projects, have strong analytical skills, experience of working with partners and clients and know how to get the best out of others both through line management and task supervision.  You will also be committed to the promotion of active and sustainable travel.

Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 9am on Monday 16 March 2020.  Interviews will take place in Cardiff during week commencing Monday 23 March 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.

Mae Sustrans, yr elusen sy’n ei gwneud yn haws i bobl gerdded a beicio, am lenwi’r swydd allweddol hon yn ein huned Ymchwil a Monitro:

Uwch Swyddog Gwerthuso

Uned Ymchwil a Monitro

(SUS2772)

£27,255 y flwyddyn

37.5 awr yr wythnos – wedi’i lleoli yng Nghaerdydd

Mae Uned Ymchwil a Monitro Sustrans yn darparu tystiolaeth ar deithio cynaliadwy a llesol sydd yn dryloyw ac yn awdurdodol ac sy’n dylanwadu ar ac yn llywio polisi, arfer ac ymddygiad ledled y Deyrnas Unedig. Bydd y rôl hon yn chwarae rhan bwysig mewn datblygu ein dealltwriaeth o deithio llesol yng Nghymru gyda chyfrifoldeb dros werthuso rhaglenni isadeiledd mawr ac yn arwain ar agweddau o’n gwaith sy’n canolbwyntio ar deithio i’r ysgol. Bydd yn cynnwys datblygu a rheoli tîm bach yn ogystal â goruchwylio agweddau o’n rhaglen ehangach o waith monitro, gwerthuso ac arfarnu.

Rydym yn chwilio am unigolyn creadigol, angerddol a phrofiadol i ymuno â’n tîm. Os oes gennych ddealltwriaeth dda o arfer gorau mewn technegau monitro a gwerthuso, ynghyd â sgiliau rheoli prosiect amlwg, a’ch bod yn gyfathrebwr effeithiol gyda’r gallu i gyflwyno gwybodaeth dechnegol mewn ffordd eglur, yna gallai hwn fod yn gyfle delfrydol i chi. Byddwch yn gallu defnyddio ystod eang o ddulliau ymchwil a’u cymhwyso i brosiectau go iawn, bydd gennych sgiliau dadansoddi cadarn, profiad o weithio gyda phartneriaid a chleientiaid a byddwch yn gwybod sut i gael y gorau gan eraill trwy reolaeth llinell a goruchwylio tasgau. Rydych hefyd yn ymroddedig i hyrwyddo teithio llesol a chynaliadwy.

Y dyddiad cau ar gyfer derbyn ceisiadau wedi’u cwblhau yw 9yb ddydd Dydd Llun 16 Mawrth 2020. Cynhelir cyfweliadau yng Nghaerdydd wythnos yn dechrau Dydd Llun 23 Mawrth 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.

Huggard, based in Cardiff, provides a comprehensive range of services and accommodation for people experiencing homelessness and runs Wales’ leading centre for people sleeping rough.

We are looking for an experienced finance professional, who shares our values and principles, for this demanding role managing Huggard’s finance functions together with providing line management and internal audit functions to the business, facilities and HR elements of our vital work. 

If you think you have what it takes and want to join Team Huggard and make a positive difference in tackling homelessness and improving wellbeing then we want to hear from you.

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 is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2020 and we are looking for an outstanding individual to manage our popular and expanding Education and Youth Engagement Programme. Reporting to the Director, the Programme Manager: Education and Youth Engagement will lead this programme, coordinating and overseeing the delivery of our workshops with 100-200 schools a year in primary and secondary schools (delivered by our Education Outreach Officers), managing our bank of online education resources and running our MockCOP programme and youth climate ambassadors network, with our partners WCIA.

The post-holder will be passionate about engaging young people across Wales on the importance of tropical forests and on climate change, inspiring them to feel hopeful for the future and encouraging them to be part of the solution. You will be ready to play a key role in driving forward the growth of the programme, including managing exciting new projects such as our outdoor learning sessions. You will ideally have experience of working in the education system in Wales as well as managing projects or programmes. You will be a highly organised, able to manage a number of projects at the same time and handle competing deadlines. You will have a good understanding of climate change and be an engaging communicator.

Salary is in the range £26,000 - £31,000 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 hours’ policy. The role is based in Cardiff but with regular remote working if desired. The role is advertised as a full-time role but applications for part-time working and job shares will also be considered.

We are looking for a strong leader to join our team and manage the daily functions of the Project which include admin, finance, IT, and lead the Support Teams and Visiting Support Worker. You will line manage the teams modelling a culture and ethos of support for young people and set the strategic direction for the services and liaise with partners and stakeholders. You should have strong management skills alongside a good knowledge of the housing sector, with particular experience in managing high commissioned or contracted services.  

Job title: Mass Events Assistant

Region: Cardiff

Directorate: Fundraising

Contract: 3.5 month FTC, Full time, 35 hours per week

Salary: £17,166.60 per annum pro rata

About The Royal British Legion

The Legion is at the heart of a national network that supports our Armed Forces community through thick and thin – ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. We’ve been here since 1921 and we’ll be here as long as they need us.

Our Values and Behaviours

Does the following describe you?

• A desire to provide a great customer service and support

• Enjoy and thrive in working in teams and with others

• Passionate about supporting the Armed Forces community and honouring their contribution

• Come to work each day to be the best you can and to learn and develop

• An encourager, eager to share your knowledge and experience to help others

  If so then we would like you hear from you ….

  The Role

  Are you looking for an introduction to a career in events? We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Events Assistant to join an award-winning events team to deliver a summer event series for a well-known national charity brand.

  The role will manage local marketing and engagement within the community for our Poppy Quest event series taking place in July 2020. You will be able to work independently with support and direction from the Mass Events team at head office, building strong relationships with event partners and supporters locally to maximise participant recruitment targets. You will also have strong communication experience, be capable of engaging with people at different levels and have an ambition to be involved in delivering a first class fundraising event for families.

  We are involved in a number of cycling, running and walking events including series of marathons.

   We also have our own bespoke events such as our fast growing Poppy Walks, Pedal to Paris cycle ride and Poppy Runs.

  Enthusiasm is essential, along with a result focus approach and proactive attitude to work. Own transport is essential as the events take place in Portsmouth and Cardiff. Mileage will be paid/reimbursed.

  How to Apply

Please apply online by clicking ‘Apply Online’

Closing date for this role is: Sunday 1st March 2020

Head of Finance
Cardiff

The Company

The Wales Millennium Centre (WMC) is a home for the arts in Wales, firing imaginations through world-class productions, developing emerging talent with pieces that are rooted in Welsh culture and igniting a passion for the arts in young people to drive the next generation of culture for Wales.

We are now looking for a Head of Finance to ensure and oversee our continuing financial health.

The Benefits

- Salary of up to £45,000 per annum
- 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Pension with employer contribution (up to 8%)
- Access to shows and tickets within the Wales Millennium Centre
- Flexible working options and the ability to buy/sell leave
- Access to Welsh language training

This is an incredible opportunity for an ACA qualified accountant with a comprehensive management style and skills to take the financial reins of our organisation and make an impact and a huge difference to our future success.

As one of the most successful arts organisations in the UK, we have experienced considerable success which has enabled us to increase our creative ambition. Finance is key to us maintaining a strong and stable business model, which enables us to deliver on our ambitious goals and continue to Inspire our Nation and Impress the World.

So, if you are ready for an incredibly exciting challenge and are eager to further the arts within Wales, this is the perfect role for you.

The Role

As the Head of Finance, you will ensure the stability of our business model and drive value through all of our centre activities.

Taking the lead on all risk and finance matters, you will be key to the development and delivery of processes and procedures that allow us to operate effectively and efficiently. You’ll seek to add value through accurate financial information and reporting and produce great financial results through effective finance business partnering.

Your role will also involve:

- Reporting to the Finance & Corporate Services Director
- Providing technical and professional leadership for financial policies and systems
- Planning, developing and evaluating financial policies and systems
- Strategic financial planning and budgeting
- Ensuring the prudent management and control of financial resources

About You

To be considered as the Head of Finance, you will need:

- To be fully ACA qualified with a minimum of three years’ PQE
- Experience of managing people, including inductions, development, appraisal, performance management, conflict management, motivation, and project management
- Strong accounting skills in both manual and computerised accounting systems
- Knowledge of accounting and payroll packages
- Experience of collaborating with internal teams and other stakeholders
- The ability to manage a varied workload
- The ability to prioritise effectively

Knowledge of Sage X3 and Snowdrop software systems would be beneficial to your application. A recognised payroll qualification obtained through CIPP or an equivalent recognised payroll body would also be advantageous. Knowledge of the Arts and/or third sector would be equally desirable.

Other organisations may call this role Accounting Manager, Financial Controller, Finance Director, Management Accountant, Finance Manager, Financial Manager, Chartered Accountant, Senior Accountant, or Head of Financial Operations.

Webrecruit and WMC are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you could make a difference as our Head of Finance, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Interim bid management & project management to a health & social care sector focused welsh government body.

Your new company
Government body based in Cardiff Bay area, are seeking a Bid Development Manager on an interim basis to join the team from March 2020 for 7 months initially. The organisation is an arm's length body of Welsh Government and act as a catalyst for change within the health and social care sector.

Your new role
As Bid Development Manager you will develop a business case for a £6 million programme focused on social welfare. This will involve programme project management of a pilot scheme which will form the basis for the business case; working with consortium partners to establish the governance, operational framework and reporting on delivery progress and outcomes / impact within a specific unitary authority in Wales.

The development of the business case will also involve the identification of appropriate partners to grow the consortium and coordinate the development of the financial model; working with partners to secure match funding, including writing the business cases and project managing and delivering funding bids.

What you'll need to succeed
You will have proven skills in project/programme management with significant experience in developing and implementing a public funded programme. Experience in working in a similar bid writing role, with a demonstrable successful track record of delivering winning bids for public and private sector funding opportunities, is highly desirable.

You will have effective stakeholder and relationship management skills, able to manage multiple stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally to the organisation and build networks. You will have very strong written and verbal skills; able to present complex information clearly, succinctly, accurately and tailored to the audience, coupled with an ability to influence and negotiate.

What you'll get in return
This position will be based at their modern open plan offices in Cardiff Bay, with a flexi-scheme available. This is an interim position paying circa £40,000 per annum and 30 days + 8 bank holidays equivalent day rate. This works out to be circa £21ph + holiday pay PAYE / £24ph umbrella - however for highly relevant skills and experience this rate may potentially be negotiable. The role is temporary for 7 months, with the possibility to apply to a permanent position if interested.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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