Partnership assistant volunteer roles in B92 8DG
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Fair Trade Wales is looking for a Chair who can use their skills to guide our strategic direction, lead our Board, support employees and champion Fair Trade in Wales.
Our mission is to drive a thriving and inclusive Fair Trade movement in Wales by developing communities, shaping policy, and creating global connections that support ethical and sustainable trade. We have an ambitious new strategy for 2025-2028 including our plans to grow - beginning with our current transition from a not-for-profit organisation to a registered charity.
If you care about justice and global equality, and want to support the growth of the Fair Trade movement, this role lets you shape Fair Trade Wales’ direction and strengthen connections across Wales and beyond. Join us for our next chapter.
Fair Trade Wales is a company, limited by guarantee with not for profit status, and currently applying for charitable status. We work as part of the Hub Cymru Africa (HCA) partnership. Hub Cymru Africa is currently funded by the Welsh Government’s Wales and Africa programme.
Details
- Closing Date: 24 February 2026
- Interviews: 4/5 March 2026
- Time commitment: approx ½ day a month
- Approximately four Board meetings per year
- Regular 1-2-1s with Head of Fair Trade Wales
- Reward: Voluntary role with reasonable expenses and training covered
- Term: 3 years (with a possibility of further terms)
- Location: Online with one in person away day per year
Role Description
The role of the Chair leads the Board, ensuring its effectiveness in setting the organisation’s culture and direction, and maintaining high standards of governance. The Chair also manages the Head of the staff team to deliver the strategy, workplans and objectives. The Chair of the Board shares the same legal responsibilities as other members of the Board.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Board in setting and promoting the strategic direction of Fair Trade Wales, ensuring good governance and holding staff to account.
- Chair Board meetings (approx 4 per year), ensuring the Board functions effectively, meetings are led inclusively, and the Board carries out its duties.
- Line manage the Head of Fair Trade Wales including setting objectives, and regular one to one meetings to support and monitor progress.
- Ensures that the Board reviews its structure, effectiveness, delegations and key policies, and implements agreed changes as necessary.
- Represent Fair Trade Wales to decision-makers, partner organisations and the public, acting as an ambassador.
Key relationships
- Other Fair Trade Wales Board members
- Head of Fair Trade Wales and other staff members
- Hub Cymru Africa partnership Chair and Head
- Current and potential funders and partners
Person Specification
Essential
- Commitment to Fair Trade principles and global responsibility
- Understanding of the voluntary sector and current issues affecting it
- Ability to foster and promote a collaborative environment
- Ability to motivate staff and Board members
- Experience of chairing or facilitating
- Ability to listen, engage effectively and build relationships
- Understanding the differences between strategic and operational leadership
Desirable
- Ability to speak Welsh
- Experience of working with or as part of a Board or other type of strategic leadership
- Understanding of the resource constraints of a small organisation
- Awareness of charity/not-for-profit governance
- A broad understanding of charity finance and funding
- Experience of working with Government, the Senedd and civil society in Wales
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Cadeirydd
Mae Cymru Masnach Deg yn chwilio am Gadeirydd sydd yn gallu defnyddio eu sgiliau i arwain ein cyfeiriad strategol, arwain ein Bwrdd, cefnogi staff, a hyrwyddo Masnach Deg yng Nghymru.
Ein cenhadaeth ydy ysgogi mudiad Masnach Deg llwyddiannus a chynhwysol yng Nghymru, trwy ddatblygu cymunedau, siapio polisi, a chreu cysylltiadau byd-eang sy'n cefnogi masnach foesegol a chynaliadwy. Mae gennym strategaeth newydd uchelgeisiol ar gyfer 2025-2028, sy'n cynnwys ein cynlluniau i dyfu – sydd yn dechrau gyda'n cyfnod presennol o drawsnewid o fod yn sefydliad nid-er-elw i fod yn elusen gofrestredig.
Os oes ots gennych chi am gyfiawnder a chydraddoldeb byd-eang, ac eisiau cefnogi twf y mudiad Masnach Deg, mae'r rôl hon yn caniatáu i chi siapio cyfeiriad Cymru Masnach Deg a chryfhau cysylltiadau ar draws Cymru ac ymhellach. Dewch i ymuno â ni ar gyfer ein pennod nesaf.
Mae Cymru Masnach Deg wedi'i sefydlu fel cwmni, wedi'i gyfyngu drwy warant gyda statws nid-er-elw., sydd ar hyn o bryd, yn gwneud cais am statws elusennol. Rydym yn gweithio fel rhan o bartneriaeth Hub Cymru Africa (HCA). Ar hyn o bryd, mae Hub Cymru Africa yn cael ei ariannu gan raglen Cymru ac Affrica Llywodraeth Cymru.
Manylion
- Dyddiad Cau: 24 Chwefror 2026.
- Cyfweliadau: 4/5 Mawrth 2026
- Ymrwymiad amser: tua ½ diwrnod y mis
- Tua phedwar cyfarfod Bwrdd y flwyddyn
- Cyfarfodydd wyneb yn wyneb rheolaidd gyda Phennaeth Cymru Masnach Deg
- Gwobr: Rôl wirfoddol gyda threuliau rhesymol a hyfforddiant yn cael eu talu
- Tymor: 3 blynedd (gyda phosibiliad o ragor o dermau)
- Lleoliad: Ar-lein gydag un diwrnod i ffwrdd mewn person y flwyddyn
Disgrifiad o'r Rôl
Mae rôl y Cadeirydd yn cynnwys arwain y Bwrdd, sicrhau ei fod yn effeithiol o ran gosod diwylliant a chyfeiriad y sefydliad, a chynnal safonau uchel o lywodraethiant. Mae'r Cadeirydd hefyd yn rheoli Pennaeth y tîm staff i gyflawni'r strategaeth, cynlluniau gwaith a'r amcanion. Mae Cadeirydd y Bwrdd yn rhannu'r un cyfrifoldebau cyfreithiol ag aelodau eraill y Bwrdd.
Cyfrifoldebau
- Arwain y Bwrdd i osod a hyrwyddo cyfeiriad strategol Cymru Masnach Deg, a sicrhau bod y Bwrdd yn cael ei lywodraethu'n dda, a dwyn staff i gyfrif.
- Cadeirio cyfarfodydd Bwrdd (tua 4 y flwyddyn), a sicrhau bod y Bwrdd yn gweithredu'n effeithiol, bod cyfarfodydd yn cael eu harwain yn gynhwysol, a bod y Bwrdd yn cyflawni ei ddyletswyddau.
- Gweithredu fel rheolwr llinell ar gyfer Pennaeth Cymry Masnach Deg, gan gynnwys gosod amcanion, a chyfarfodydd un i un rheolaidd i gefnogi a monitro cynnydd.
- Sicrhau bod y Bwrdd yn adolygu ei strwythur, effeithiolrwydd, dirprwyiaethau a pholisïau allweddol, a'i fod yn gweithredu newidiadau y cytunwyd arnynt ôl yr angen.
- Cynrychioli Cymru Masnach Deg i benderfynwyr, sefydliadau partner a'r cyhoedd, gan weithredu fel llysgennad.
Perthnasoedd allweddol
- Aelodau eraill o Fwrdd Cymru Masnach Deg
- Pennaeth Cymru Masnach Deg ac aelodau eraill o staff
- Cadeirydd a Phennaeth Hub Cymru Africa
- Cyllidwyr a phartneriaid presennol a phosib
Manyleb Person
Hanfodol
- Ymrwymiad i egwyddorion Masnach Deg a chyfrifoldeb byd-eang
- Dealltwriaeth o'r sector gwirfoddol a'r materion presennol sy'n effeithio arno
- Y gallu i feithrin a hyrwyddo amgylchedd cydweithredol
- Y gallu i ysgogi staff a chynghorwyr y Bwrdd
- Profiad o gadeirio neu hwyluso
- Y gallu i wrando, ymgysylltu'n effeithiol a chreu perthnasoedd
- Dealltwriaeth o'r gwahaniaethau rhwng arweinyddiaeth strategol a gweithredol
Dymunol
- Y gallu i siarad Cymraeg
- Profiad o weithio gyda, neu fel rhan, o Fwrdd neu fath arall o arweinyddiaeth strategol
- Dealltwriaeth o gyfyngiadau sefydliad bach o ran adnoddau
- Ymwybyddiaeth o lywodraethu elusen/nid-er-elw
- Dealltwriaeth eang o faterion cyllid a chyllido elusen
- Profiad o weithio gyda'r Llywodraeth, y Senedd a chymdeithas sifil yng Nghymru
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Job Title: Talent Advisor Assistant
Location: Remote
Department: People & Culture
Reports To: Manager: Talent Advisory
About QuilomboUK
QuilomboUK is a visionary organisation committed to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion (D&I), and social justice. Rooted in a People First philosophy, we strive to create workplaces where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Join our People & Culture team to drive meaningful change through equitable HR practices and a culture of belonging.
Role Overview
As a Talent Advisor, you will be a frontline advocate for fair and inclusive employee relations (ER) practices at QuilomboUK. You’ll manage ER cases, guide managers through complex performance and disciplinary matters, and contribute to building a positive workplace culture through proactive strategies. Your work will ensure HR policies and processes align with our mission, legal standards, and social justice values. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional passionate about resolving conflicts equitably and fostering an environment where everyone thrives.
Key Responsibilities
Employee Relations (ER) Case Management
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Handle end-to-end ER cases, including grievances, disciplinaries, absence management, and performance issues, ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance.
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Advise managers on ER processes, providing coaching on conflict resolution, documentation, and equitable decision-making.
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Document case outcomes meticulously and identify trends to recommend preventative measures.
Investigations & Compliance
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Support complex workplace investigations, gathering evidence, interviewing stakeholders, and drafting reports in collaboration with the Manager: Talent Advisory.
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Ensure all ER outcomes comply with UK employment law, organisational policies, and QuilomboUK’s D&I principles.
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Mitigate organisational risk by maintaining accurate records and escalating high-risk issues promptly.
Workplace Culture & Engagement
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Design proactive ER initiatives (e.g., manager training on bias-free feedback, mediation programs) to promote a positive, inclusive culture.
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Partner with the People & Culture team to embed restorative practices and psychological safety in conflict resolution.
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Contribute to engagement surveys and action plans to address systemic employee well-being issues.
Policy Development & Implementation
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Collaborate with the Manager: Talent Advisory to design, update, and implement HR policies that reflect QuilomboUK’s values, culture, and legal obligations.
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Communicate policies clearly to employees and managers, ensuring accessibility and understanding across all levels.
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Monitor policy effectiveness and propose adjustments to align with evolving organisational and social justice goals.
D&I Integration
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Apply a D&I lens to all ER processes, ensuring marginalised voices are heard and outcomes address systemic inequities.
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Advocate for inclusive practices in performance management, such as culturally sensitive feedback frameworks.
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Support initiatives that advance QuilomboUK’s external social justice partnerships and internal equity goals.
Qualifications
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Experience: 2+ years in HR or employee relations, with hands-on experience managing disciplinary, grievance, and performance cases. Exposure to mission-driven or D&I-focused organisations is preferred.
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Skills:
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Strong knowledge of UK employment law and ER best practices.
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Ability to navigate sensitive conversations with empathy, discretion, and cultural competence.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills for policy drafting and stakeholder guidance.
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Proficiency in HRIS systems and case management tools.
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Knowledge: Understanding D&I frameworks, restorative justice principles, and trauma-informed HR practices.
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Alignment: Commitment to QuilomboUK’s mission and passion for social justice.
Personal Attributes
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Fair-minded and principled, with a strong ethical compass.
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Collaborative team player who builds trust with employees and leaders alike.
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Proactive problem-solver who balances empathy with organisational needs.
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Resilient under pressure, with the ability to manage multiple priorities calmly.
Why Join QuilomboUK?
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Purpose-Driven Work: Tackle ER challenges through a social justice lens, directly impacting equity in the workplace.
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Growth: Develop expertise in equitable HR practices with mentorship from inclusive leaders.
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Culture: Join a team that values authenticity, courage, and collective growth.
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