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Chief Executive Officer  

Salary: Circa £75,000 + Relocation Package & Bonus  

North Wales (Bangor or Aberduna office locations) – hybrid   

Full time, Permanent  

Closing Date: 30th September 2025  

Are you a visionary leader? Would you be able to enhance a compelling future for the North Wales Wildlife Trust?   

These are exciting times, and we’re looking for a new CEO to join us!   

We're keen to hear from those who can provide strategic and operational leadership that ensures the Trust fulfils its charitable objectives and delivers its mission effectively and sustainably while continuing to grow.   

This includes shaping and implementing the strategic plan, managing people and resources, maintaining financial health, and building strong relationships with its membership, other stakeholders, funders, and the wider community.   

You'll be ultimately responsible for the governance, fundraising, public trust and social impact of the North Wales Wildlife Trust. An important part of this role is to ensure we play our part as an active member of the federation of Wildlife Trusts to help secure wins for wildlife beyond our border.  

The role will be hybrid (after settling in period) and ideally you will be based in North Wales as we office facilities available in Bangor or Aberduna. There will be regular travel to off-site meetings.  

Who we are looking for   

• An experienced senior manager with degree (or degree-equivalent qualification).  

• Experience of organisational leadership within a financially accountable organisation, whether in the charitable, public, or private sector.  

• Proven commercial strategy / business experience, with the ability to generate and manage diverse income streams, including through partnerships, grants, trading, or other business related activities.  

• Experience with a wide range of stakeholders and partners and working with them to achieve programme aims.  

• Strong data and IT abilities 

• Good public speaker with strong presentational skills  

• Excellent Project Management experience  

• A strong understanding of environmental issues, with a broad overview of key aspects of ecology, conservation, agriculture, fishing, climate change and other environmental pressures.  

Welsh language skills are not essential for this role but are highly desirable. We expect the successful candidate, if not already fluent, to be committed to learning Welsh and to demonstrate a strong understanding of and support for Welsh culture, which is integral to our work in land management and nature recovery. 

We are proud to offer a wide range of benefits including:    

• Discretionary relocation package up to £10k reimbursement against receipts for moving expenses. 

• Discretionary bonus scheme of up to 10% of salary per annum, based on achieving agreed long-term performance targets. 

• 32 days of holiday per year, including statutory Bank Holidays, which increase by one day for each fully completed year of service up to a maximum of 38 days. 

• Salary Exchange Pension (6% ER contributions – 6% EE contributions) 

• Life Assurance (2x salary) 

• Learn Welsh on us 

Who we are:    

North Wales Wildlife Trust is an independent charity and one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK to protect wildlife for the future. We are always looking for passionate, dedicated and resourceful people to join us. If you have an interest in nature conservation issues and a passion for the values of The Wildlife Trusts, we would love to hear from you!   

With the support of our members and volunteers, and our funders and partners, we work to restore nature, to empower people to take action for nature, and to create a society where nature matters.   

We do this by managing natural landscapes in North Wales, including over 750 hectares of land, both on and beyond our 35 nature reserves.  We also work to raise awareness of and protect the important coastal waters of North Wales.   

We value the connection of natural habitats, wildlife and people, and work with landholders, businesses, organisations and individuals to create, improve and connect habitats in North Wales. We also provide planning and other professional services to local authorities, businesses and individuals.   

Appointment of Chair

Dysgu - Professional Learning and Leadership Education Wales

Remuneration – £256 per day. Average of 3 days a month.

The Chair of the board will provide effective leadership, defining and developing strategic direction for Dysgu.

The Role of the Chair

The Chair of Dysgu Board (the Board) is appointed by Welsh Ministers and is responsible for leading the Board and setting the strategic direction for Dysgu and monitoring the delivery of the organisation’s business strategy, plans and performance and objectives. Whilst the Board has this strategic level responsibility, the Chief Executive has responsibility in respect of the day-to-day operational management of Dysgu. Dysgu will be key to driving progress on the Welsh Government’s key priorities of improving literacy, numeracy, wellbeing and inclusion in education, and the Chair’s role will be critical in ensuring Dysgu remains focussed on these priorities.

The key responsibilities for the Chair include, but are not limited to:

• Providing vision and strategic leadership to the Board, ensuring that the Board as a whole is effective in developing a strategy and corporate business plans that are properly scrutinised and monitored.
• Building effective working relationships with the Chief Executive and Directors.
• Chairing Meetings and supporting the Board, ensuring expertise is brought in as appropriate.
• Ensuring appropriate governance arrangements are established and implemented in line with best practice and the requirements of a public body, in accordance with company law.
• The Chair will ensure that Dysgu champions diversity.
• The Chair will be responsible for ensuring that they and the Board collectively and individually adhere to the Nolan seven principles of public life.
• Promoting the economic, efficient and effective use of staff and other resources.
• Ensure that all Board members are briefed fully on the terms of their appointment and on their duties, rights and responsibilities, including ensuring that they, together with other Board members, receive appropriate training.
• Working with Board members and Chief Executive to build a positive working environment and encourage a culture of open and effective scrutiny and challenge
• Assess the performance of individual Board members in accordance with the arrangements agreed with the Welsh Government.
• Attend an annual performance review, conducted by Welsh Ministers
• Working with the Chief Executive, in their role as Accounting Officer, ensure that appropriate governance arrangements are implemented in line with best practice and the requirements of a public body.
• Overseeing the work of the Chief Executive, providing appropriate support as necessary, including managing their performance.
• Representing the Body externally and fostering close working relationships with key stakeholders. Including representing the views of the Board to the Cabinet Secretary for Education.

The essential criteria for this role include:

To be considered, you must be able to demonstrate that you have the qualities, skills and experience to meet all essential criteria for appointment.

• Demonstrable ability to encourage a Board culture of effective and helpful challenge and scrutiny.
• An outstanding record of leadership, organisational transformation and development at board level or equivalent. Able to demonstrate an ability to provide coherent leadership; defining and developing strategic direction; setting objectives; holding the Chief Executive to account for ensuring that activities are conducted efficiently and effectively.
• Excellent track record of engaging, inspiring and enthusing staff and stakeholders that demonstrates an inclusive and collaborative approach including working in partnership with staff representatives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills are required, including the ability to negotiate, persuade and influence and provide independent challenge and scrutiny whilst maintaining constructive relationships.
• A clear understanding of governance structures in an organisation and the ability to ensure the body’s financial dealings are prudently and systematically accounted for, audited and publicly available showing a commitment to transparency and openness.
• Able to demonstrate a track record of commitment to and notable delivery against principles of equality and diversity. An ability to demonstrate understanding of the commitments of a public role.
• Demonstrable interest in education and understanding of the education system in Wales including an understanding of the future needs and challenges.
• Commitment to ensuring Dysgu drives progress on the Welsh Government’s key priorities in education.

Board meetings will be held across Wales.

It is the policy of the Welsh Government to promote and integrate equality of opportunity into all aspects of its business including appointments to public bodies. Applications are welcomed and encouraged from all groups, and we ensure that no eligible candidate for public office receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, or pregnancy and maternity. The principles of fair and open competition will apply, and appointments will be made on merit.

For further details and to apply, please click the ‘Apply’ button now.

The closing date for receipt of applications is Friday 10 October, 16:00.

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• Potential earnings from £500-£000 pcm
• Unlimited income potential for team builders
• Free ongoing training is provided

Initial nominal refundale fee of 0 is required

Earnings are dependant upon the effort and time you put in.

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Head of Community Development

Location: Bangor / Agile working
Salary: £68,637 - £72,260
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting Ards and North Down Borough Council in the appointment of a Head of Community Development .

Operating within the Active and Healthy Communities Directorate , this role covers Community Development and Programmes, Community Centres, and Halls . The post holder will lead efforts to strengthen community engagement, drive social sustainability, and ensure services are inclusive, innovative, and continuously improving.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop strategies for community development services.
• Provide advice to senior management on community policy matters.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and build a culture of collaboration and performance.
• Deliver services that directly enhance community wellbeing.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with voluntary, community, and statutory organisations.
• Contribute to the Community Planning process and Local Area Plan.
• Manage budgets, resources, and governance obligations across services.
• Represent the Council at meetings, committees, and external events.

Candidate Criteria
Essential:

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject OR 5 years' relevant experience.
• At least 3 years' senior management experience within community development, with responsibility for:
• Strategy and business plan development.
• Advising senior management.
• Leading and managing teams.
• Strong financial, project, and change management experience.
• Proven ability to prioritise and balance competing demands.
• Excellent communication, influencing, and partnership skills.
• ICT competence with the ability to exploit technology effectively.
• Access to transport for role duties.

Desirable:

• Additional relevant professional qualifications.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body.

For more information, please contact Ethan Boylan today. IND04

Head of Leisure

Location: Newtownards / Bangor / Agile working

Salary: £68,637 - £72,260

Contract: Permanent

Closing date for applications - 10th October 2025

VANRATH are delighted to be assisting Ards and North Down Borough Council in the appointment of a Head of Leisure .

This senior leadership role, within the Active and Healthy Communities Directorate , will oversee the delivery and development of Leisure Services, the Council's Leisure Strategy, and Sports Development . The postholder will be responsible for ensuring services are high-quality, accessible, and strategically aligned with the Council's Corporate Plan, while also leading on innovation and continuous improvement across the service area.

• Provide strategic leadership across Leisure Services, the Council's Leisure Strategy, and Sports Development.
• Develop and implement service strategies, business plans, and policies in line with corporate goals.
• Oversee the effective management of budgets, facilities, and staff to ensure efficient and sustainable service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with community groups, sports bodies, and external agencies.
• Advise senior management on policy, leisure, and sports development issues.
• Represent the Council at committees, meetings, and external forums.
• Drive innovation, customer focus, and continuous improvement across all leisure-related services.
• Contribute to Community Planning and the Local Area Plan to ensure leisure provision supports borough-wide priorities.

Essential:

• Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject area.
• At least 3 years' senior management experience within a major, complex organisation in one or more of the following areas:
• Leisure Services
• Leisure Strategy
• Sports Development
• Direct responsibility for:
• Developing and implementing strategies and business plans.
• Providing advice and guidance to senior management.
• Successfully leading and managing teams.
• Strong track record in financial, project, and change management.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, partnership building, and influencing skills.
• ICT competence with the ability to adopt and exploit new technologies.
• Access to transport to fulfil the requirements of the post.

Desirable:

• Additional relevant professional qualifications.
• Chartered membership of a relevant professional body.

For more information, please contact Ethan Boylan at VANRATH.