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Join us – shape the future of volunteering in Wales!

Published : 05/02/26 | Categories: News | Volunteering |

WCVA is looking for a dynamic, strategic, and inspiring leader to take on the role of Head of Volunteering (Volunteering Vision Lead).

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you passionate about making a difference and driving positive change? Do you have the vision and leadership to influence volunteering at a national level? If so, this is your opportunity to lead the way!

In this pivotal position, you’ll champion volunteering across Wales’ voluntary sector, working closely with Welsh Government and partners to deliver the New Approach to Volunteering.

Your leadership will help create a thriving, inclusive, safe, and sustainable volunteering sector that empowers communities and transforms lives.

We welcome secondment applications for this post.

HEAD OF VOLUNTEERING (VOLUNTEERING VISION LEAD)

Welsh Language Category: Desirable

Full time, 35 hours per week, flexibly

£45,602 increasing to £48,380 per annum following successful completion of a six- month probationary period. 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.

Read the full job description.

WHY WORK AT WCVA?

Benefits include 25 days paid holiday plus eight bank holidays, Personal Pension Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Sick Pay Scheme, agile working 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.

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.

HOW TO APPLY

Closing date: 22 February 2026 – midnight

To apply click here.

Applications 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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