CARDIFF THIRD SECTOR COUNCIL (C3SC)
52,413 - 54,495 per year
Llantwit Major
Full-time
30th September 2025

Vacancies

Internal Vacancies

Cardiff Third Sector Council was set up in 1997 to provide a range of support services and resources to community groups and voluntary organisations, partnerships and networks in Cardiff.  Central to our mission is a range of advice and support ranging from governance to finance, volunteering, funding, planning, communication, training, partnership, participation, influencing policy and more. 

There are currently no vacancies at C3SC.

Trustees Needed at C3SC!

Is your group or organisation a member of C3SC? Do you have a passion for the Third Sector in Cardiff? Do you have an interest in supporting communities? Do you want to ‘give something back’ to your local community?

We are a small charity and a company limited by guarantee with ambitious plans for growth, and we are keen to recruit people from our local community – preferably with skills in Communications and Marketing, HR or Fund Raising and experience in the local third sector.

We are looking to broaden the diversity of representation on our board, and we welcome applications from under-represented groups that reflect the diversity of our local community.

The Board is responsible for setting the strategy and policies of C3SC, and Board meetings are held every three months on Thursday evening between 4.30pm and 6.30pm. Board members are offered full induction, along with training and mentoring opportunities.

Please click here for the Job Description – C3SC – Trustee Board Member – Role Description.

If you are interested in joining our board please complete the  Trustee Application Form and our 

(this is one of our means of monitoring whether our communications and opportunities have the broadest reach across our diverse population.) The EO Monitoring form will be kept separately and will not be considered alongside your application. Please send the forms back to

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

recruitment@c3sc.org.uk.

To find out more about joining the Board, please contact us by leaving a message on 07973 725335 or by emailing recruitment@c3sc.org.uk.

C3SC is committed to equality and representing the full diversity of the community.

Community Outreach Volunteers

The Community Outreach Volunteer role is suitable for anyone with an interest in supporting people in local communities to find opportunities for volunteering, signposting them to C3SC for support, and helping them to find charities and activities in their local community.

You will be provided with induction, support, and training. C3SC is the umbrella charity for Cardiff, and we support all kinds of voluntary action. This is a great opportunity to be a part of the team at C3SC and make a real difference in the community!

General tasks:  

  • Oversee stalls at drop-in sessions, fairs, and community days at various community locations.
  • Support people to find suitable volunteering opportunities
  • Signpost people to C3SC for information, advice, and support or to other charities and activities in the community.

If you’d like to discuss volunteering with us please email the team at volunteer@c3sc.org.uk or call us at 07973 725690.

External Vacancies

If you are a member of Cardiff Third Sector Council and have any staff vacancies you would like to include here, please email the details to enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

There is a fee of £35 for non-member groups and organisations to advertise on this Vacancies page.

Paid Positions

If you are a member of Cardiff Third Sector Council and have any staff vacancies you would like to include here, please email the details to enquiries@c3sc.org.uk

There is a fee of £35 for non-member groups and organisations to advertise on this Vacancies page.

Advocacy Support Cymru

There are several vacancies available to join the team at Advocacy Support Cymru:

  • Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCAs) – Full-Time & Part-Time Roles Available
  • Independent Community Mental Health Advocate – Full-Time Role

The closing date for all roles is Friday 12 th September 2025, 5pm.

Cathays and Central Youth and Community Project (CCYCP)

Cathays and Central Youth and Community Project (CCYCP) are looking for a Charity Manager to join the team:

Job Title: Charity Manager 

Contract type: Permanent   

Hours:  37.5 hours per week  

Salary:  £35,100  (annually)

Report to Chair and Board of Trustees 

In this role, you will:

  • Maintain and develop our services, projects, and facilities in line with CCYCP’s strategic goals and values, to provide meaningful social and educational opportunities.
  • Promote and support a welcoming environment that encourages diverse and inclusive use of our community centre and its facilities.
  • Ensure that CCYCP’s policies and procedures are up to date and compliant with current legislation.
  • Maintain an overview of the charity’s financial position, ensuring that all financial procedures are adhered to and that staff and creditors are paid within an appropriate timeframe.
  • …and more.

The closing date for applications is 30 September 2025.

For more information about the role and to apply, please visit the webpage here.

Public Appointments at Welsh Government

The Welsh Government is committed to improving the diversity of public appointments in Wales.

The Welsh Government Anti-racist Wales Action Plan and Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for Public Appointments sets out a vision and actions aimed at supporting delivery of this key Ministerial priority for Wales.

We are keen to work with our external partners to build a pipeline of individuals who are interested in applying for a board position.

To view the latest advertisements for public appointments in Wales, please visit:

Appointment of Chair to Digital Health and Care Wales – Welsh Government (Cais)

Closing date for the above appointment is 15/09/2025 at 16:00.

Appointment of a Chair to the Flood and Coastal Erosion Committee – Welsh Government (Cais)

Closing date for the above appointments is 25/09/2025 at 16:00.

Chief Executive at GVS

Do you have the vision and heart to help shape the future of the voluntary sector in the Vale of Glamorgan?

That’s exactly what you’ll do as Chief Executive leading Glamorgan Voluntary Services (GVS), by continuing to support and advocate for the Vale’s thriving third sector.

GVS is entering a new chapter as their CEO of 24 years retires, leaving a remarkable legacy. We’re looking for a visionary, emotionally intelligent leader to take the reins and guide this vital organisation into its next era.

Salary: £52,413 – £54,495 (SCP 41-43)
Location: Llantwit Major, mostly onsite with flexibility
Contract: Permanent, full time 35 hours per week
Benefits: 29 days holiday (+bank), up to 10% employer pension contribution

About GVS
GVS is the County Voluntary Council (CVC) for the Vale of Glamorgan, supporting over 800 community and voluntary organisations. They champion charities, social enterprises, volunteers and community groups through four key pillars: volunteering, sustainable funding, good governance, and influencing & engagement.
Rooted in community with two busy centres, GVS helps local organisations to innovate, grow and deliver real impact across the Vale, by developing and strengthening regional cross-sector partnerships.

About the role
As you’d expect, the Chief Executive role is both complex and multi-faceted, so we’ll be looking for you to:

  • Provide inspirational leadership to a talented and dedicated team.
  • Represent the voice of the third sector locally, regionally, and nationally.
  • Drive forward an ambitious strategy for sustainability, innovation and growth.
  • Champion the role of the voluntary sector in tackling pressing issues (like the cost-of-living crisis, digital inclusion and community support).
  • Build mutually beneficial relationships with members, funders and statutory partners.

About You
It’s important you can demonstrate leadership skills and experience across a range of essential criteria. But, we’re especially keen to see:

  • Strategic visionthrough senior leadership experience in the voluntary or public sector.
  • Evidence of partnership-building, stakeholder management and advocacy.
  • Income generationsuccess, building financial sustainability within the third sector.
  • Exceptional communicator, with the ability to represent GVS on local and national platforms.
  • Above all – values-led, collaborative and committedto nurturing inclusive, resilient communities.

Welsh language skills are desirable, but not essential – what matters most is a genuine willingness to connect with the local context and people of the Vale.

To apply: Go here

Deadline: Thursday 25th September
Interviews: 29th & 31st October

South Wales Police

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join the Demand and Continuous Improvement Team within Corporate Services. The starting salary is £39,813.00, rising to £45,147, based in Bridgend.

The Demand and Continuous Improvement Team carries out a range of demand reviews to assess current and future demand in support of the force priorities.

The successful candidates will be responsible for managing demand projects, facilitating workshops, and analysing qualitative and quantitative data to inform strategic decisions for understanding our capability, demand, and resourcing. The post holder will be required to use bespoke analytical and modelling software products to model demand for a broad range of policing areas.

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Unpaid Positions

There are currently no unpaid positions brought to our attention.

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