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Salary:

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

Job type:

Part Time, Permanent

Apply by:

10 October 2025

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.

Welsh Government

Cathays Park, Cardiff

South Glamorgan

CF10 3NQ

United Kingdom

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Job Title: Finance Business Partner

Location: Glascoed

Salary: Up to £60,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

Create and challenge key Integrated Business Plan (IBP) assumptions. Direct, coordinate and undertake the IBP process in the Programme area and challenge and analyse inputs

Engaging cross functionally as well as with programme leads to drive business improvements that deliver positive financial outcomes including delivery of in year and contractual financial targets and making recommendations to enhance operational efficiency & profitability

Define financial planning assumptions with the business as part of strategy setting and clearly communicate

Review programme performance, constructively challenge the business and make recommendations to course-correct, driving improvement from current contracts

Drive the achievement of contractual and in year financial targets through effective cost and risk management

Partner with senior stakeholders across multiple functions to provide financial insight, challenge and recommendations

Working with Project Management and Business Managers to maximise the impact of the contract review process and provision of relevant timely information into Tier Reviews and Business Reviews

Your skills and experiences:

Experience of Project Finance and strong understanding of financial forecasting, budgeting and reporting processes.

Skilled in building productive stakeholder relationships, communicating with impact, and applying critical thinking to drive collaboration and informed decision -making

Knowledge of relevant accounting standards (IFRS / GAAP), incl. IFRS15 revenue recognition criteria

Knowledge of how to maximise the use of MRPs/ERPs (e.g. SAP) and financial reporting, forecasting and analytical tools

Drives best practice in establishing and applying financial controls .

Qualified member professional accounting body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Finance Munitions Team:

This Finance Business Partner position plays a critical role in supporting the Artillery Tank and Mortar (AT&M) portfolio, providing financial insight, challenge and guidance to drive strategic decision making

The Finance Business Partner is responsible for growing and delivering the financial returns by identifying and driving improvements to business performance. They provide wider leadership and challenge across the team to embed a value add culture including a focus on delivery of current commitments balanced efficiently with product development and early risk mitigation

The role requires an inspirational individual with strong leadership skills, influencing through strong internal networks within finance and collaboration with other functions. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Project Finance, IDT leads and the Senior Leadership Team

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date 11th November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Job Title: Senior Finance Business Partner – Delivery

Location: Glascoed, Washington, Radway Green

Salary: Up to £68,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

Create and challenge key Integrated Business Plan (IBP) assumptions. Direct, coordinate and undertake the IBP process in the Programme area and challenge and analyse inputs. Define financial planning assumptions with the business as part of strategy setting and clearly communicate

Review programme performance, constructively challenge the business and make recommendations to course-correct, driving improvement from current contracts

Working alongside the Head of NGMS providing financial support and stewardship to all MoD/LDPC activities – NGMS Negotiations, QFR, Annual Reconciliation

Day to day management of 3 Business Partners supporting each of the 3 Integrated Delivery Teams (ATM, HBP, SAA). Lead the team across a diverse workload, prioritise deliverables and set strategic objectives

Collaborate with the Programmes Director in discharging Business Reviews, Challenge and Improvement Initiatives

Review programme performance, constructively challenge the business and make recommendations to course-correct, driving improvement from current contracts

Support, develop and coach a team, ensuring collaborative working relationships with stakeholders and consistently ensure skills and experience are matched with business demands. Partner with senior stakeholders across multiple functions to provide financial insight, challenge and recommendations

Your skills and experiences:

Experience of Project Finance and strong understanding of financial forecasting, budgeting and reporting processes

Skilled in building productive stakeholder relationships, communicating with impact, and applying critical thinking to drive collaboration and informed decision -making

Knowledge of relevant accounting standards (IFRS / GAAP), incl. IFRS15 revenue recognition criteria

Knowledge of how to maximise the use of MRPs/ERPs (e.g. SAP) and financial reporting, forecasting and analytical tools

Drives best practice in establishing and applying financial controls

Qualified member professional accounting body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Finance Munitions Team:

Reporting to the Head of Finance – Munitions, this Senior Finance Business Partner position plays a critical role in supporting the delivery of all portfolios within the Munitions business, providing financial insight, challenge and guidance to drive strategic decision making. This role is responsible for leading a team of Finance Business Partners, ensuring value creation across the business

The Senior Finance Business Partner is responsible for growing and delivering the financial returns by identifying and driving improvements to business performance. They provide wider leadership and challenge across the team to embed a value add culture including a focus on delivery of current commitments balanced efficiently with product development and early risk mitigation

The role requires an inspirational individual with strong leadership skills, responsible for managing teams directly, influencing through strong internal networks within finance and collaboration with other functions. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Project Finance, IDT leads and the Senior Leadership Team

Experience of managing a large operation in a complex environment, including leading and developing teams and driving change to improve business processes will be a key asset for this role

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date 11th November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Job Title: Senior Finance Business Partner – Investments

Location: Glascoed, Washington, Radway Green

Salary: Up to £68,000 (dependent on skills and experience)

What you’ll be doing:

Influences the team and key stakeholders to ensure investment and bids are aligned with our strategic objectives , helping to guide business decisions

Key Finance contact to support all bidding activity (Internal RBAs, Customer negotiation (where required) Investment appraisals

Management of a Business Partner covering both Internal and External Investments

Provide financial advice, and support for business development including financial modelling and challenge business development activities in terms of alignment to business strategy, realism of opportunities and associated investment and the likelihood and level of financial returns versus risk

Ownership of the PV, G&A, Pre-contract and Bid Forecasts, providing strategic overlay, challenge and financial stewardship to relevant stakeholders in support of achieving financial metrics

Ensure that bids are financially sound, covering correct charging rates, foreign exchange assumptions and cash flow forecasts

Ensure that the portfolio operates an appropriate and effective set of financial controls and ensure the overall integrity of the accounts (including CSRs, IBP, reporting etc .) adhering to the Financial Policies Manual at all times. Being the key contact for the IDT with external and internal auditors

Your skills and experiences:

Experience of Project Finance and strong understanding of financial forecasting, budgeting and reporting processes

Skilled in building productive stakeholder relationships, communicating with impact, and applying critical thinking to drive collaboration and informed decision -making

Knowledge of relevant accounting standards (IFRS / GAAP), incl. IFRS15 revenue recognition criteria

Knowledge of how to maximise the use of MRPs/ERPs (e.g. SAP) and financial reporting, forecasting and analytical tools

Drives best practice in establishing and applying financial controls

Qualified member professional accounting body (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Finance Munitions Team:

Reporting to the Head of Finance – Munitions, this Senior Finance Business Partner position plays a critical role in supporting the investments & bids within the Munitions business, ensuring robust financial modelling, challenge and guidance to drive strategic decision making. Acting as a trusted advisor to the business this role ensures investments are evaluated with accuracy, transparency and alignment to the business’s strategic objectives

The Senior Finance Business Partner is responsible for growing and delivering the financial returns by identifying and driving improvements to business performance. They provide wider leadership and challenge across the team to embed a value add culture including a focus on potential and future investments

The role requires an inspirational individual with strong leadership skills, responsible for managing teams directly, influencing through strong internal networks within finance and collaboration with other functions. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Project Finance, IDT leads and the Senior Leadership Team

Experience of managing a large operation in a complex environment, including leading and developing teams and driving change to improve business processes will be a key asset for this role

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc .) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role , to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date 11th November 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role . Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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• Competitive salary £40,00 6,000 (32 Hrs prorated and including shift allowance, DOE)
• Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University
• Private healthcare + equal parental leave
• Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Gym membership & wellbeing support
• Annual leave starting at 24 days , rising to 32 with service
• Free perks on site: Parking, Lavazza coffee, tea, fruit twice a week, and access to our employee shop

• Solid foundation in Engineering & Technical skills , built through a recognized apprenticeship.
• National Standard level 4 (or relevant level 3) or HNC / HND level in a combined Electrical & Mechanical Engineering discipline. Or Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification but with other qualifications / proven experience in the other discipline.
• Self-sufficient, hands on , and strong problem-solving ability. Systematic root cause analysis of technical issues.
• Demonstratable experience working in a maintenance or reliability department.
• Industry Health & Safety knowledge (e.g. LOTO, Risk Assessments & Safe Work Permits)

• Perform fault diagnosis & repairs on random failures on production machinery, identifying the root cause in the repair process.
• Responsibility for technical safety and food safety standards on your shift, supporting the Shift Operations Manager.
• Provide technical experience and support to the Shift Operations Team.
• Responsible for overseeing all factory services on shift (including steam, electricity, air, water, and gas)
• Determine when and which technical issues are escalated to the days team.
• Complete planned maintenance activities & improvements with smooth transitions from maintenance back to production

• Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles
• Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow"
• Access world-class training & development from day one
• Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package

• Competitive salary £40,00 6,000 (32 Hrs prorated and including shift allowance, DOE)
• Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University
• Private healthcare + equal parental leave
• Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Gym membership & wellbeing support
• Annual leave starting at 24 days , rising to 32 with service
• Free perks on site: Parking, Lavazza coffee, tea, fruit twice a week, and access to our employee shop

• Solid foundation in Engineering & Technical skills , built through a recognized apprenticeship.
• National Standard level 4 (or relevant level 3) or HNC / HND level in a combined Electrical & Mechanical Engineering discipline. Or Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification but with other qualifications / proven experience in the other discipline.
• Self-sufficient, hands on , and strong problem-solving ability. Systematic root cause analysis of technical issues.
• Demonstratable experience working in a maintenance or reliability department.
• Industry Health & Safety knowledge (e.g. LOTO, Risk Assessments & Safe Work Permits)

• Perform fault diagnosis & repairs on random failures on production machinery, identifying the root cause in the repair process.
• Responsibility for technical safety and food safety standards on your shift, supporting the Shift Operations Manager.
• Provide technical experience and support to the Shift Operations Team.
• Responsible for overseeing all factory services on shift (including steam, electricity, air, water, and gas)
• Determine when and which technical issues are escalated to the days team.
• Complete planned maintenance activities & improvements with smooth transitions from maintenance back to production

• Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles
• Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow"
• Access world-class training & development from day one
• Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package

• Competitive salary £40,00 6,000 (32 Hrs prorated and including shift allowance, DOE)
• Career growth opportunities with structured development & Mars University
• Private healthcare + equal parental leave
• Generous pension (up to 9% contribution)
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• EV salary sacrifice scheme
• Gym membership & wellbeing support
• Annual leave starting at 24 days , rising to 32 with service
• Free perks on site: Parking, Lavazza coffee, tea, fruit twice a week, and access to our employee shop

• Solid foundation in Engineering & Technical skills , built through a recognized apprenticeship.
• National Standard level 4 (or relevant level 3) or HNC / HND level in a combined Electrical & Mechanical Engineering discipline. Or Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification but with other qualifications / proven experience in the other discipline.
• Self-sufficient, hands on , and strong problem-solving ability. Systematic root cause analysis of technical issues.
• Demonstratable experience working in a maintenance or reliability department.
• Industry Health & Safety knowledge (e.g. LOTO, Risk Assessments & Safe Work Permits)

• Perform fault diagnosis & repairs on random failures on production machinery, identifying the root cause in the repair process.
• Responsibility for technical safety and food safety standards on your shift, supporting the Shift Operations Manager.
• Provide technical experience and support to the Shift Operations Team.
• Responsible for overseeing all factory services on shift (including steam, electricity, air, water, and gas)
• Determine when and which technical issues are escalated to the days team.
• Complete planned maintenance activities & improvements with smooth transitions from maintenance back to production

• Work alongside 130,000+ Associates worldwide guided by our Five Principles
• Be part of a purpose-driven company shaping "the world we want tomorrow"
• Access world-class training & development from day one
• Join a company with an industry-leading salary and benefits package