Papertrail is recruiting new trustees to be a part of shaping its future in theatre and untold stories in Wales.

We dig out untold stories and present them to audiences in engaging ways. Each production blends distinctive writing with adventurous staging, and involves working alongside communities in the creation of the work. Our process is driven by curiosity. We want to get to know the people in a particular place and find the story that needs to be listened to.

We are really keen to hear from:

• people who are passionate about arts, culture and Welsh language
• adhere to inclusivity and equality
• those with professional employment experience
• volunteering experience
• diverse lived experiences

Professional and Volunteer Experience 

We are keen to hear from people with professional and volunteer experience who have the following skills:

• Financial
• Human Resources and Governance
• Legal
• Fundraising

While experience within the arts, charitable or public sectors is beneficial, Papertrail also welcomes individuals who bring valuable insight from other backgrounds.

Addressing inequality in the Arts.

Our work engages with a wide and diverse range of people and we want our Board to reflect this. It is our aim to enable more people from under-represented communities to have their voice heard.

We want to address structural inequality and are particularly keen to receive applications from people who are underrepresented in the arts sector, and from those who experience discrimination due to race, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or age.

Information about the role of trustees, job descriptions and what to expect from the volunteer unpaid role can be found on the Papertrail website.
 

To find out more visit our website and download the Trustee Pack or contact manager@papertrail.org.uk for further information about the roles. 

How to apply:

There is no deadline for trustee applications.

If you would like to find out more about being a trustee for Papertrail please contact the General Manager, Alexandra Lort Phillips:

If you decide you would like to apply to be a trustee we ask for:

• Covering letter or email telling us why you would like to be on the board.
• Your CV.
• To complete the Equal Opportunities Form which can be found on our website.

We also welcome 2 minute videos to be submitted as well.

If you are shortlisted, we will invite you to have a conversation with a current board member.

If you are a shortlisted trustee, we will then invite you to experience the Papertrail board and meet the team later in the year before you decide to commit to the role.

Exciting News!

As you know, before long Cwmni Theatr Bara Caws will be looking for a new Artistic Director.

We're looking for someone who feels passionate about contributing to the world of theatre in Wales, and who have a great interest in helping us shape the next chapter of this special company's exciting journey.

The official application procedure will start over the Summer period, but in the meantime if anyone is interested in the job, or would like to find out more about the Company and how we operate, then you are welcome to pick up the phone, send an email or pop in for a chat and a cuppa.

mari@theatrbaracaws.co.uk 01286 676 335
 

Rubicon Dance wishes to recruit two new Trustees

Rubicon Dance wishes to recruit two new Trustees and eventually, a new Chair. The ideal candidates would have an interest in dance (and ideally some direct experience of the sector), effective communication skills, a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and an enthusiasm for Rubicon’s vision and mission.

The Board is specifically seeking individuals with expertise in marketing, communications and those who might be interested in becoming Chair once having settled into the Board.
 

The aim of the residency is to provide opportunities for a bilingual artist/designer to explore their own practice and to continue their development as an artist as well as delivering artist talks and workshops to learners alongside the teams at Gower College Swansea.

Love acting and singing? We are eager to meet actor-singers to cast for this imaginative, playful, and magical production.

Theatr Cymru, Yr Egin, and Cwmni Theatr Arad Goch, with support from Theatrau Sir Gâr, present a brand-new musical by Mererid Hopwood, Directed by Steffan Donnelly and Ffion Wyn Bowen, with music by Seiriol Davies, for primary schools and families. The production will tour theatres across Wales during the Summer 2026 school term. 

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for 7 actors who meet the casting requirements to express interest and we are particularly keen to see actors who live within 25 miles of Carmarthen.

2 x female/ non-binary actors - 30+

1 x male/ non-binary actor – 30+

2 x female/ non-binary actors - 11-12 (Age 18-30, appears young)

2 x male/ non-binary actors - 11-12 (Age18-30, appears young)

You will need to prepare two short script excerpts (which we’ll send in advance) and one song of your choice that tells a story and shows your vocal range. 

Audition Dates 

• Monday 17/11/25 – Yr Egin, Carmarthen
• Tuesday 18/11/25 – Yr Egin, Carmarthen
• Thursday 20/11/25 – Sherman Theatre, Cardiff
• Friday 21/11/25 – Yr Egin, Carmarthen
• Monday 24/11/25 – Galeri, Caernarfon
• Wednesday 26/11/25 – Sherman, Cardiff (recalls only)
• Thursday 27/11/25 – Sherman, Cardiff (recalls only)

Rehearsal and Tour Dates 

Rehearsals will be held between 11 May 2026 – 5 June 2026 at Yr Egin and the Tech Week at Lyric, Carmarthenshire Theatres.

We will be touring Wales between 6 June 2026 – 5 July 2026.

How to apply:

This is a Welsh-language production - so every actor must speak Welsh.

If you have any questions about this scheme or the application process, please contact Gavin Richards on gavin.richards@theatr.com
 

HAY FESTIVAL FOUNDATION LIMITED (HFF) TRUSTEE ROLE DESCRIPTION

Following a review of the short and long term needs of the Charity, the Board will, from time to time, seek to recruit specific skills to complement the Board and to assist with succession planning, and to suit specific areas of the Charity's strategy.

The Board has recognized the need to recruit new Trustees to fill existing and proposed skills gaps and to support its current strategic needs.

Purpose of the Role

We are looking for trustees with skills in the following areas:

• International experience within cultural or creative sectors
• Expertise in digital and media production•
• Development of funds and "access" to high net worth individuals•
• Development of capital and infrastructure projects

Key Skills and Experiences

The ideal Trustee will bring a combination of expertise and commitment to HFF's values ​​and vision. The key skills and experiences include:

Interpersonal and Leadership Skills:

• Ability and capacity to work collaboratively with Trustees, staff and external consultants to ensure clear oversight and shared accountability.
• Confidence to challenge proposals constructively while fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.

Additional Properties:

• A clear commitment to the Charity's mission to inspire and educate through cultural programmes.
• Act as an ambassador for HFF, promote its objectives and maintain the highest ethical standards.
• Be an influential person in their region, with access to high net worth individuals and a willingness to introduce HFF to decision makers and potential donors.

Dedication

Trustees are expected to attend all Board meetings. As a rule, the Board of Trustees meets five times a year, preferably in Hay-on-Wye or in London, including one day off a year.

Trustees may also choose or be asked to join certain sub-committees, and are expected to contribute meaningfully. Trustees will be invited to attend and take part in planning and development events and a range of Trustee development activities. They are expected to spend an appropriate amount of time preparing before each meeting.

Act as an ambassador for HFF, promote its objectives and maintain the highest ethical standards.

Willingness to travel to the Hay Festival offices to meet with relevant members of the Executive team as required.

The name of the company or organisation

Hay Festival Foundation Limited (HFF)

Job description

Festival-Global-TRUSTEE-PACK.pdf

Closing date for applicants

31 January 2026
 

Creu Cymru is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance and Operations Officer to join our team on a part-time basis. This new role will support the Director with a wide range of administrative, financial, and operational duties. The post-holder will be responsible for managing key financial processes, supporting governance activities, and assisting with fundraising reporting and general administration.

Salary: £31500 FTE per annum (pro rata £11,919) plus £40 per month home-working allowance. 

Hours of work: 14 hours per week, which may involve occasional unsociable hours or week-end work.  78 hours per year plus Public Holidays.

Creu Cymru is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance and Operations Officer to join our team on a part-time basis. This new role will support the Director with a wide range of administrative, financial, and operational duties. The post-holder will be responsible for managing key financial processes, supporting governance activities, and assisting with fundraising reporting and general administration.

The Finance and Operations Officer position is a varied and rewarding role, ideal for someone who enjoys being organised, managing financial and administrative processes, contributing to the smooth running of an organisation working to support the performing arts sector in Wales. The successful candidate will provide operational and administrative support across banking payments, reporting, and colleague support. You’ll also play an important role in building strong relationships with external partners, helping the organisation deliver its mission of strengthening the performing arts in Wales.

ABOUT CREU CYMRU

Creu Cymru champions Wales’ vibrant sector of performing arts; connecting people, audiences and communities.    

Our membership forms a collaborative network; with a strengthened and unified voice that we project and advocate on behalf of public governing bodies, ensuring vital industry representation and influencing positive change.

We provide expertise, training and development opportunities for the sector workforce in Wales and represent their views to the wider UK theatre industry, and Welsh and UK governments. Our membership brings together over 60 performing arts companies, theatres and individual practitioners who employ over 1,500 people, are supported by 1,200 volunteers, and serve the 1.2m people that attend theatre and performance in Wales, each year. Included in this number are over 35,000 members of Hynt, an award-winning access scheme, run by Creu Cymru on behalf of the Arts Council of Wales, that works with theatres and arts centres to make sure there is a consistent offer available for visitors with an impairment of specific access requirement.

We encourage applications from people of colour, LGBTQ+ people (we are a trans-inclusive organisation), Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people, and people who have experienced other exclusion or marginalisation.

How to apply  
Please send your CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements in the job description (no more than 3 pages) to yvonne@creucymru.com by Monday 2nd February 10am. 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact yvonne@creucymru.com   

PLEASE NOTE - Whilst we understand how AI can assist and support people during job application processes, we want to hear from you in your own words and will be using an AI checker as part of the application process.   

Location 
Remote working from anywhere in Wales, with occasional travel for meetings and events.  

Interview 
Interview will take place in person in Cardiff on the 25th February.   
 

A&B Cymru is seeking an experienced manager to play a crucial role in sustaining and developing the charity’s relationship with the corporate sector.

The Manager will be responsible for the delivery of key A&B Cymru programmes and services and acts as a primary point of contact for businesses across South & West Wales.

The role requires highly developed influencing skills and an instinctive approach to problem-solving. The successful candidate will also be creative, dynamic, proactive and highly efficient.

For further details and an application pack, please click here or e-mail contactus@aandbcymru.org.uk

Full time, based in Cardiff 

Salary - £35K

Closing date for applications: 12pm, 26 January 2026

Interviews: 3 February 2026
 

Closing date: 26/01/2026

Creu Cymru is seeking a dynamic and proactive Events and Membership Officer to join our team.

This part-time role is central to delivering our membership services and events programme, supporting the growth and engagement of our network of performing arts organisations across Wales.

Salary: £31500 FTE per annum (pro rata £17,878) plus £40 per month home-working allowance.  

Hours of work: 3 days per week, which may involve occasional unsociable hours or week-end work.  17 days plus Public Holidays. 

Creu Cymru is seeking a dynamic and proactive Events and Membership Officer to join our team.

This part-time role is central to delivering our membership services and events programme, supporting the growth and engagement of our network of performing arts organisations across Wales.

Working closely with the Director, the post-holder will lead on membership communications and administration, coordinate event planning and delivery, including our Annual Conference, training programme, and network meetings, and support touring and project initiatives. They will be the first point of contact for many of our members and partners, playing a key role in fostering relationships and ensuring a high standard of service.

We’re looking for someone who is a confident communicator, highly organised, culturally aware, and passionate about strengthening the performing arts community in Wales. The role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to Creu Cymru’s mission to support professional development, increase diversity and accessibility, and grow a vibrant, inclusive arts network.

This role requires fluency in Welsh. We expect the post holder to communicate confidently in Welsh across a range of contexts - including member events, phone conversations, and creating Welsh-language content. For larger-scale communications, we use professional translation services.

If you're passionate about the role but feel your Welsh language skills need development, we still encourage you to apply. We’re open to supporting the right candidate to build confidence and capability in this area.

ABOUT CREU CYMRU

Creu Cymru champions Wales’ vibrant sector of performing arts; connecting people, audiences and communities.    

Our membership forms a collaborative network; with a strengthened and unified voice that we project and advocate on behalf of to public governing bodies, ensuring vital industry representation and influencing positive change.

We provide expertise, training and development opportunities for the sector workforce in Wales and represent their views to the wider UK theatre industry, and Welsh and UK governments. Our membership brings together over 60 performing arts companies, theatres and individual practitioners who employ over 1,500 people, are supported by 1,200 volunteers, and serve the 1.2m people that attend theatre and performance in Wales, each year. Included in this number are over 35,000 members of Hynt, an award-winning access scheme, run by Creu Cymru on behalf of the Arts Council of Wales, that works with theatres and arts centres to make sure there is a consistent offer available for visitors with an impairment of specific access requirement.

We encourage applications from people of colour, LGBTQ+ people (we are a trans-inclusive organisation), Deaf, disabled and neurodivergent people, and people who have experienced other exclusion or marginalisation.

How to apply 
Please send your CV and cover letter explaining how you meet the requirements in the job description (no more than 3 pages) to yvonne@creucymru.com by Monday 2nd February 10am. 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact yvonne@creucymru.com   

PLEASE NOTE - Whilst we understand how AI can assist and support people during job application processes, we want to hear from you in your own words and will be using an AI checker as part of the application process.   

Location  
Remote working from anywhere in Wales, with occasional travel for meetings and events.  

Interview  
You will be invited to an informal online chat in Welsh with Creu Cymru Administrator Yvonne O’Donovan who can tell you more about the organisation and the role. 

You will then be invited to a formal interview in person in Cardiff on the 26th February.   
 

Salary: £40,981Hours: 35 hours per weekLocation: Hybrid working with Wales wide travel                                                

Community Music Wales empowers disadvantaged individuals and communities by enabling participation in creativity and learning, with music-making at the heart of everything we do.
We are seeking an inspiring and experienced Director to lead Community Music Wales into its next phase of development. The successful candidate will bring significant senior management experience from either the not-for-profit or private sector and will provide strategic leadership for the organisation.
As Director, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering our strategic vision and business development plans, while overseeing the effective day-to-day operational management of the organisation. You will ensure that Community Music Wales meets all its legal and regulatory obligations as a charity and continues to operate to the highest standards of governance.
You will have a strong understanding of community music, musicians, and the wider music industry, alongside a genuine passion for music participation and social impact. You will also demonstrate a proven track record in strategic planning, organisational development, fundraising and funding structures relevant to the arts and voluntary sector, as well as robust financial and people management skills.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the Chair of the Board of Trustees,
Nick Corrigan, at  nick@mediaacademycymru.wales.

Deadline for applications:

Noon on 31st January 2026

For an application pack, please contact: admin@communitymusicwales.org.uk
CMW is an Equal Opportunities Employer Registered Charity No. 1009867.
 

£26,037 per annum, pro rata PART TIME (15.5hrs), PERMANENT

Sherman Theatre wishes to appoint a Community Associate, to support the administration and co-ordination of our Creative Engagement activity. This role is supported by the Moondance Foundation and will work closely with colleagues in the Creative Engagement Department and wider Sherman team to ensure the delivery of a broad range of participatory and audience development initiatives.

The post is offered as a part time (15.5 hr), permanent position. An online information Zoom session will run on Monday 19 January 2026 at noon. Please email recruitment if you would like to attend. A recording will be available after the event, which will talk about the role and the current work of the Creative Engagement department in more detail. There will also be an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Closing date: 10am on Tuesday 27 January 2026

Interviews:    Monday 2 February 2026 and Tuesday 3 February 2026

If you require further information before you apply, please contact us by emailing recruitment@shermantheatre.co.uk.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive space that belongs to the people of South Wales. We particularly welcome applications from communities and individuals who are currently under represented in our team. We are a member of the Disability Confident scheme and our building is accessible both Front of House and backstage.

For Welsh or English application packs, please visit www.shermantheatre.co.uk/about-us/jobs.

Sherman Theatre is funded by Arts Council of Wales. We are committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and a Registered Charity.
 

Full time (37 hours per week), 8-month fixed-term contract (adoption leave)

To start as soon as possible

Salary: £35,000 pro rata

Location: Tŷ Newydd Writing Centre, Llanystumdwy, LL52 0LW

The Llenyddiaeth Cymru | Literature Wales team works collaboratively across Wales, with offices in Llanystumdwy and Cardiff. The ability to work unsociable hours, including occasional weekends, bank holidays and usually one evening per week is essential due to the nature of this role. There will be occasional opportunities to work from home and it is desirable for the post holder to live close to Tŷ Newydd.

Closing Date: Thursday 29 January, midday

Interviews: week starting 2 February

Please note, we are open to discussing joint proposals to share this role.

To learn more about Llenyddiaeth Cymru | Literature Wales, our principles and our offer to staff, click on the links below:

About Llenyddiaeth Cymru | Literature Wales  

About the Role of the Tŷ Newydd Writing Centre Manager

Tŷ Newydd is a residential centre that welcomes groups of writers to take part in courses to develop their creative writing craft. The Centre is occasionally used for public events, conferences and as a private holiday space. It is a lively and busy centre throughout the year.

The Tŷ Newydd Centre Manager is responsible for managing the Centre on a day-to-day basis. Among the main responsibilities are ensuring that health and safety and risk management systems are in place, leading on welcoming guests and ensuring a high-standard hospitality experience, and managing financial budgets. By working closely with the team at the Centre, the Manager has an overview of catering management, cleaning and gardening services.

The role requires organisation, preparation and a responsibility for solving problems at short notice to ensure that the centre's courses and activities are delivered smoothly. The Manager oversees the coordination of building maintenance and maintains close working relationships with local craftsmen to protect and improve the site.

The Manager also works closely with teams across the organisation, including the Communications Team to promote course sales by feeding data on orders and customers, as well as the Finance Team to budget, make financial forecasts, raise invoices and ensure that all Tŷ Newydd's financial processes are carried out.

The Manager will welcome guests from all over Wales and beyond to Tŷ Newydd, and good Welsh language communication skills are highly desirable for this role.

Key areas of delivery:

• Responsibility for the operations of Tŷ Newydd as a residential centre, including (but not limited to): contact with customers and artists; order administration, including fee collection and invoice processing; dealing with suppliers; supervising the catering, cleaning and accommodation arrangements; contract and organise maintenance needs.
• Health and safety and risk management.
• Leading the hospitality element of the site, including: greeting guests and giving welcome presentations; informing guests of health and safety processes on their first night; chairing evenings with guest readers; working unsociable hours as required.
• Managing the Hospitality and Catering Co-ordinators to ensure a high quality of service on site, including being responsible for the condition of the building and gardens prior to the arrival of each group.
• Coordinating the office, including: managing resources and services, including the telephone and internet provision; responding to various queries; maintaining the centre’s calendar and booking systems.
• Collaborating with the Executive Director on managing budgets, including forecasting and reconciliation.
• Contributing to Llenyddiaeth Cymru | Literature Wales’s organisational processes and documents, including gathering data, reporting on impact and reporting on progress against targets.
• Ensure that environmental targets are achieved at Tŷ Newydd.
• Any other tasks as required.

Reports to: Executive Director

Suitability for the role

We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of centre or hotel management and/or business management.
• Understanding of building maintenance and managing facility services.
• Strong administration skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety, and risk management processes.
• Awareness of how to maintain green and environmentally friendly standards within the centre's processes.
• Understanding of sales processes and the ability to work as part of a team to track and increase them.
• Good understanding of computer systems, including Excel, CRM systems or booking management systems.
• Some understanding of budgets, financial forecasts, financial reconciliation and invoicing.
• Friendly and confident customer and hospitality skills, and the ability to solve problems.
• The ability and willingness to work unsociable hours, including on occasional weekends, bank holidays and one evening per week.
• Clear, sensitive and positive communication skills - written and spoken.
• A positive attitude towards the Welsh language and bilingualism.

Desirable skills:

• Experience of line management.
• Strong Welsh communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Interest in literature and the arts.
• Experience of public speaking.
• Awareness of Listed Buildings maintenance.

Any job offers will be made subject to an appropriate DBS check.

If you are interested in this role but are unsure whether you have sufficient experience, contact Alys Lewin, Operations Manager (alys@llenyddiaethcymru.org / 02920 472266) for an informal chat.

How to apply

• Read the above job description and the suitability list carefully. Also, read the Llenyddiaeth Cymru | Literature Wales Strategic Plan for 2022-27andtake a look at our website.
  
• Write an application letter* or create a video application* explaining why you are interested in the role and how you are suitable for it (e.g. mention your experiences and what specific elements interest you about the job). Written applications and video applications will be assessed equally.
  *Maximum of 2 A4 pages, or a 5-minute video.

• Send the following to post@llenyddiaethcymru.orgby Thursday 29 January, midday:
  

• Your application letter or video;
• Your CV, details of two refereeswho know you in a professional context. We will only contact your referees after an offer of employment has been accepted;
• A completed Llenyddiaeth Cymru | Literature Wales Equality and Diversity Form: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2QJXSMH

What will happen next?

We will assess the applications and invite successful applicants to an interview at Tŷ Newydd on the week starting 2 February. We will confirm in advance who will be on the interview panel to represent the Llenyddiaeth Cymru | Literature Wales team.

Although this will be a formal interview, we will endeavour to ensure that all candidates are comfortable with the interview process. If the process causes you any anxiety, please let us know in advance and we can arrange an informal meeting or telephone/video chat before the interview with Alys Lewin, Operations Manager.

Llenyddiaeth Cymru | Literature Wales is a registered charity (1146560) which works with the support of the Arts Council of Wales and the Welsh Government.
 

We are looking for a detail-oriented Housekeeper to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for audiences, performers, and staff at our theatre. This role is essential to ensuring high standards of cleanliness across all public and backstage areas.
 

Closing date: 30/01/2026

We’re recruiting a Communications and Projects Assistant for two days per week to join our small-but-dynamic staff team.

Contract & hours

One year contract, 15 hours per week. Open to flexible hours (must include Tuesday morning)

Location

Cardiff (but postholder can work remotely from anywhere in Wales)

Salary

£25,878 pro rata

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Tŷ Cerdd’s place in Welsh musical life is unique. We work with music-creators at all stages of their career through artist development, with communities making music around the nation, and with a range of music organisations and networks in Wales, the UK and internationally.

The Communications & Projects Assistant will work directly alongside our Head of Digital Content, liaising with the whole team to help us tell our story and the story of the musicians and communities we are working with. The post-holder will help shape social media messages and content, along with direct email and web copy. There will also be the opportunity to work on projects, such as artist-development pathways and workshops in our Studio.

We are a hybrid organisation, with staff working both from the office and remotely, so this role would suit someone who is comfortable working independently as well as with a team.

Deadline: 12:00 midday, Friday 27 February
 

Deadline: Tuesday 10 February
Interviews: Tuesday 3 March

Purpose of role

This is an exciting moment to join our organisation. Over the last three years, guided by our new Co-Directors and a collective of dedicated trustees and staff, we’ve shifted our perspective and priorities to centre our community across all the work we do. As a result, they’re our starting point for understanding culture, programming, the venue and everything else. We’re committed to working in long-term, transformative ways to ensure we’re an organisation that’s informed by the needs of now and makes space for a future for everyone.

As Kami Lamakan steps away at the end of March, we’re looking for an experienced leader who can enthuse a team of trustees and provide clear guidance, mentoring and challenge to the Co-Directors and executive team, confidently advocating for the work we do. Well-connected, you’ll work hard to raise our profile as an international arts centre at the heart of our community, introducing Chapter to people and organisations who’ll support us to achieve our vision for a sustainable future.

You’ll be passionate about art and artists, building community cohesion, and believe that care and equity should sit at the heart of everything we do. You’ll need to balance this commitment with strong financial acumen and leadership experience within the creative, charity or public sectors.

These are challenging times for the arts and we’re looking for someone who can enable us to extend our reach, influence and impact.

We’re open to recruiting a Chair or Co-Chairs to this role. You can apply as either, but please indicate in your application which option you are interested in.

Find out more

See our recruitment pack for full information.

We’re also holding an informal, online session so you can find out more, ask questions and chat with some of our existing trustees. This will be held on Zoom on Tuesday 27 January, 5.30pm. This meeting will include BSL interpretation, live captioning and a notetaker but if you have any additional access requirements, for example you would prefer to meet in person, please let us know. If you’d like to join the online meeting, or arrange an in-person conversation, please email Rory.Duckhouse@chapter.org.
 

Deadline: 23:59, 15th February 2026

Interviews: week commencing 23rd February

Salary: £25,600 (0.8 based on £32,000 FTE)

Hours: 4 days per week

Contract Type: 12 months fixed term with a view to extend.

Start date: ASAP

Role Overview

The Communications Manager will lead on Ffotogallery’s public communications and marketing, alongside managing our internal digital and administrative systems. You’ll act as the key point of contact for public and media enquiries, nurture relationships with external partners and audiences, and ensure our communications are clear, consistent, and engaging across all channels. As part of a small team, you’ll also contribute to Ffotogallery’s wider activities, supporting events, projects, fundraising and creative initiatives where needed.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone with demonstrable experience in communications, marketing, and digital platforms. We are looking for someone who is confident dealing with the public, drafting press releases, managing social media, updating websites, and equally comfortable maintaining the essential systems that keep a small organisation running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Communications & Marketing

- Develop and deliver a communications strategy aligned with Ffotogallery’s priorities.
- Lead on all external communications with partners, stakeholders, and audiences.
- Manage website content using Squarespace, ensuring information is current, accurate, and engaging.
- Create and schedule social media content across multiple platforms.
- Draft press releases, newsletters, and marketing copy; maintain and develop contact databases.
- Coordinate design and production of marketing materials in collaboration with artists, designers, and photographers.
- Monitor analytics and engagement to inform strategy and report on communications impact.

- Identify and create assets and resources using evaluation data, participant/audience feedback etc for use across the organisation (including fundraising applications).

Press, Public & Partner Relations

- Serve as the first point of contact for press, media, and public/partnership enquiries, ensuring timely and professional responses.
- Build and maintain relationships with press, media contacts, funders, and cultural partners.
- Coordinate press campaigns and media coverage for events, exhibitions, and announcements.
- Represent the organisation externally, fostering strong and positive partnerships.

Internal Systems & Administration

- Oversee and improve internal systems for file-sharing, communication, and project tracking.
- Maintain contact databases and mailing lists in line with GDPR regulations.
- Support general administrative and operational tasks across the organisation as required.
- Contribute to wider organisational activity, including events, planning sessions, and creative projects as part of the small core team.

- any other duties reasonably required by the Director.

Person Specification

Essential

• At least 2–3 years demonstrable professional experience in a communications, marketing/ digital role or similar.
• Experience managing content on Squarespace (or similar CMS).
• Strong social media management skills, with an understanding of audience growth and engagement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence communicating with diverse audiences and partners.
• Understanding of press and media relations.
• Familiarity with CRM systems or mailing tools (e.g. Mailchimp).
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working independently and in a small team environment.

Desirable

• Experience working in the arts, culture, or non-profit sector.
• Basic design or video-editing skills (e.g. Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut).
• Welsh language skills
• Additional language skills are desirable, particularly where they may support engagement with diverse audiences and communities.
• Interest in photography, contemporary arts and cultural engagement.
  

Are you passionate about music in Wales and like communicating, marketing, and working with creative people?

PYST is looking for a Communications and Product Officer to join our small and enthusiastic team in Cardiff.

🔹 4-day working week (80%) with 100% of salary and benefits.

🔹 Welsh is essential

🔹A diverse role with a real influence on Welsh music projects.

🔹Hybrid work with a strong focus on wellness

💷Salary: £26k - £28k per annum (based on experience)
📄Agreement: 12 months (with possibility of extension)

📍 Location: Cardiff

📩 To apply, please send a letter introducing yourself and explaining why you would like to work for PYST, along with your current CV, to alun@pyst.net. If you would like to discuss the position informally, please contact Alun.
📅 Deadline: Monday, February 9th, 17:00 

The Interviews will be held in Cardiff on February 18th. If there are any issues attending the interview, please contact alun@pyst.net.

For more information about the role, see the link below.
 

Theatre Wales (MTW) is looking for a Digital Festival Producer to lead the development and delivery of Cardiff’s first Digital Opera Festival in March 2027. We need someone who is excited by the creative possibilities of digital technology and who thrives on bringing artists, audiences and partners together to realise ambitious, forward-thinking work. This role is about shaping how opera can be experienced today – across screens, public spaces and live events – and helping digital opera reach new and diverse audiences.

We want to hear what you can bring to the Festival. You might be an experienced producer, project manager, or creative practitioner with a background in digital, immersive or screen-based work. You may have experience working across multiple partners and venues, managing complex programmes, or supporting artists to explore new technologies and formats. What matters most is that you are passionate about innovation in the arts, confident in delivering high-quality projects, and motivated by the challenge of re-imagining opera for the digital age.

This is an opportunity to play a vital role in a pioneering international festival, working closely with artists, technologists and cultural organisations to help shape the future of opera and make it accessible to audiences everywhere.

Fee – £19,500 total contract feeHours – To be mutually agreed; approximately 4 days per month for the first 7 months, increasing to around 6 days per month for the following 6 monthsLocation – Flexible and hybrid
Likely to be primarily home based, with some work at Music Theatre Wales’ offices at Chapter Arts Centre and at the Wales Millennium Centre, where the majority of the Festival will take placeContract – Freelance contract from end of February 2026 (or as soon as available thereafter) to end of April 2027

Deadline – Friday 13 February 2026 at 11amInterviews – Week commencing 23 February 2026

Download Application form or apply online Google Application Form
 

Role Title: Senior People Manager 

Salary: £38,564 - £40,595 per annum 

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week 

Type of Contract: Permanent 

Closing Date: 30 January 2026

WMC is a home for the arts in Wales, and a cauldron of creativity for the nation. We fire imaginations by curating world-class, critically acclaimed touring productions, from musical theatre and comedy to dance, cabaret and an international festival. We kindle emerging talents with fresh, provocative, and popular pieces of our own, rooted in Welsh culture. And we ignite a passion for the arts in young people with life-changing learning experiences and chances to shine in the spotlight.

About WMC/Our Department: 

The People team delivers all aspects of People and development support services such as recruitment, engagement initiatives, all aspects of employee relations and performance management, employment law compliance; development and implementation of effective policies and procedures, payroll, benefits, providing professional people and staff development advice.

It is an exciting time to join the team as we embark on implementing a new recruitment and onboarding system, adapt to the changes of the upcoming employment legislation, improve our pay and benefits processes and continue to develop our vibrant and engaging work environment.

About the Role and Responsibilities: 

• Reporting into the Head of Corporate Services, you will lead People function to deliver strategic and operational HR services that enable organisational performance, culture, and compliance. Providing effective, timely and proactive People support and services to both line managers and employees, ensuring that oversight and compliance over all key people processes.

• You will act as strategic partner to the Executive/Senior Leadership Team (SLT) on recruitment, organisation design, and culture, provide insights and recommendations grounded in data.

• Leading, coaching, and developing the People team, embedding continuous improvement and service excellence across all activities

• You will advise and lead people dimensions of change programmes, minimising disruption and building engagement.

• You will own and continuously develop People-related systems and processes that provide a demonstrable benefit to our people and the efficient and cost-effective operation of the organization, encourage all managers to maximise the benefits of the automated processes, reporting and systems available through People/Payroll, Recruitment and e-learning platform.

• Working with the Senior Leadership Team, you will develop management & leadership development programmes, to improve capability and improve the performance of the organization.

• You will lead on all pay and benefit reviews, developing relevant reward and recognition practices to achieve the organisation’s goals.

• You will work on a hybrid-basis after an initial training period.

Your role will be subject to a DBS check.

Key Requirements: 

• You will possess demonstrable experience of leading on all areas of HR (recruitment, employee relations, pay and reward, learning and development, performance management), with ability to demonstrate proactive HR management

• You will have demonstrable experience of effectively leading and managing others

• A Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel (CIPD)

• A track record of keeping up to date with employment legislation, relevant regulations, best practice and interpreting for a specific organisation

• Proven experience of working with technology to deliver people services, recruitment, people/payroll or e-learning system, as well as being competent in the use of Microsoft 365 programmes

• Strong planning and organisation skills to deliver the People agenda

• Ability to build relationships and influence senior leaders on key people initiatives

• Takes accountability for delivery and continuously improving the employee offer.

What’s in it for you? 

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holiday, based on a 35-hour week, pro rata for part time.

• Enhanced pension scheme.

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave (subject to length of service)

• Health cash plan: receive money towards dental and optical care, complimentary treatments such as chiropractic, osteopathic and acupuncture treatments.

• Medical Assistance membership which includes remote access to GP, counselling, and physiotherapy sessions

• Employee assistance programmes which include access to support services for legal, financial, and family concerns

• Life assurance of 4x annual salary.

• Opportunity to apply for tickets to productions

• CLWB – Our employee social group

• NEWID – our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion networking group who meet monthly to discuss new ideas and training opportunities to improve all aspects of employment at WMC.

• Free access to learn Welsh online

• £5 all-day parking available on working and non-working days.

• 35-hour working week including a flexitime policy to assist with varying start and finish times around personal commitments (and operational needs)
 

Job Title: Administrator

This post is a one-year contract in the first instance with a view to extend.

Location: Oriel Davies Gallery, Newtown, Powys

Salary: £15,000 p/a (based on 0.6 FTE at £25,000)(salary scale £25,000 – £32,000)

Contract Type: Fixed Term 1 year, with potential to extend, with 3 month probationary period.

Period of notice: 3 months

Reports to: Director

Hours: 22.5 hours per week (including weekends, evenings) (FTE 37.5 hours).

9am – 5pm, three days a week. Work outside of these hours will occasionally be necessary as required and will be compensated for with corresponding time in lieu. Lunch breaks are 30 mins unpaid.

Holidays: 16.8 days (Including Bank Holidays) (based on FTE 20 days + 8 Public Holidays)

Benefits: In addition to your salary, the benefits you are eligible to receive, subject to availability, are:

• 20 days annual holiday plus 8 days public holidays (Pro Rata)
• 8% of your gross salary provided as employers’ pension contribution
• Discount at siop DAVIES shop
• Discount at caffi DAVIES cafe
• Free or discounted attendance at events
• Flexibile and supportive environment
• Good teamwork

Background and Vision

Oriel Davies Gallery is a vibrant contemporary art space in Mid Wales, committed to sustainability, inclusivity, and community engagement. This role suits individuals who excel at organisation, budgeting, negotiation, and project management, and who are passionate about art, hospitality, and community engagement - working behind the scenes to support dynamic, public-facing programmes. We are a small creative, friendly workplace, offering a degree of flexibility and collaborative working.

The role

The Administrator ensures the effective operation of the gallery’s administrative systems, governance processes, and financial management, while supporting staff and organisational development. Acting as Company Secretary, the post holder works closely with the Director and Trustees to maintain compliance with statutory regulations and best practice. This role also includes oversight of HR processes for a small team and freelance workforce, alongside responsibilities in finance, policy development, and organisational planning.

Accountability

The Administration Manager is line managed by the Director.

Key Responsibilities:

Governance & Compliance

• Act as Company Secretary: maintain statutory records, liaise with Trustees, prepare meeting papers, attend and minute quarterly Board and Sub-Committee meetings, and ensure compliance with charity and company law.
• Coordinate updates to Companies House and Charity Commission.
• Assist with the Annual Report and Arts Council submissions.
• Develop and update organisational policies in line with legislation and best practice; communicate changes effectively across the team.

Finance & Operations

• Maintain financial systems to external audit standard; prepare budgets, cash flows, and quarterly returns with the Director.
• Oversee day-to-day finance: invoices, payroll, pensions, PAYE, banking, petty cash, and sales reporting for shop and café.
• Negotiate with suppliers and manage Gift Aid and tax rebate submissions.
• Act as BACS authority and bank signatory.
• Support operational systems: IT, telephony, stationery, and liaison with contractors for building maintenance and security.

People & Organisational Development

• Oversee recruitment, induction, and workforce planning for permanent and freelance staff.
• Support performance reviews, training, and staff engagement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate HR records and ensure line managers fulfil responsibilities for leave, sickness, and performance management.
• Promote diversity and equality in recruitment and organisational culture; monitor and report against Arts Council Wales’ Equality Action Plan.
• Develop work placement and volunteering opportunities in collaboration with Visitor Experience Managers.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead alongside the Director.

Advocacy & Sector Engagement

• Represent Oriel Davies in professional networks and public forums.
• Contribute to sector-wide best practice in governance, diversity, and organisational development.

Other Duties

• Submit data to the Office for National Statistics.
• Present at staff meetings and support internal communications.
• Undertake key holder duties and other tasks as required by the Director.

Person Specification

Essential

Experience:

• CIPD (The Chartered Institute of Personnel Development) qualified or 3+ years professional experience in HR / people management
• Appropriate level of knowledge of employment law, company law and charity law
• Experience of working within regulatory frameworks including Data Protection
• Office management experience
• Experience developing and implementing systems and processes
• Experience of managing budgets
• Experience in minute-taking at high level meetings
• Demonstrable achievements in the promotion of diversity and equality

Skills:

• Tact, discretion and diplomacy
• Ability to be impartial and objective
• Self-sufficient and proactive
• Proven time management and multi-tasking abilities
• Meticulous organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good numeracy skills
• Excellent IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office, SAGE or similar, and databases

Other:

• Active interest and empathy with Oriel Davies Gallery’s mission and objectives

Desirable

• Knowledge of and interest in contemporary visual arts
• Postgraduate qualification
• Financial management knowledge and/or experience
• Welsh Language Skills or willingness to learn.

Application Process

• Please send a CV / Bio and a short covering letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role to steffan@orieldavies.orgwith “DAVIES Administrator Application” in the subject line. Alternatively we will also accept application as a 5 minute video. Please send a link to an online storage account such as Google Drive, DropBox, or similar.
• Deadline:30 January 2026
• Interviews:Please give availability for interview 12 and 13 February in your application.
• Contract term:Please note that we are looking for the role to start as soon as possible to enable handover from the current post holder.

Are we the right place for you?

We welcome applications from people of all cultures and ethnicities. Diversity and inclusion are core values at Oriel Davies. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community, especially from those who are currently underrepresented in our organisation and the wider arts sector, including people of colour, Black, Asian and global majority groups, LGBTQIA+ people, and d/Deaf and disabled people.

If you’ve never worked in an art gallery before, our work requires the skills and experiences of people from many different backgrounds. We aim to offer an environment to our colleagues where they feel they belong and can be their authentic selves. We want to provide a workplace which surpasses the norms of accessibility and nurtures our people’s skills to develop them towards excellence.

Please complete our EDI form here

If you are interested in completing an Access Rider before your interview, click here
 

Head of Development – The Benedetti Foundation 
We’re looking for an experienced fundraiser ready to take their next step and help shape the future of a national music education charity.

You’ll lead our fundraising across all income streams, with a particular opportunity to grow and develop individual giving over the coming years. You’ll manage a small, committed team, work closely with the CEO and Board, and play a real role in the strategic direction of the organisation.

Salary: £45,000 p.a.

Closing date: 13th February 12 noon.  1st Interview 19th February (online), 2nd Interview 27th February (in person).

For full information and how to apply:https://www.benedettifoundation.org/work-with-us
 

Closing date: 13/02/2026

Theatr Clwyd is looking for a Scenic Carpenter to join our Set Construction team. With a specialism in construction, carpentry and/or metalwork, this individual will work as part of the team within our Theatre Making department, constructing sets for Theatr Clwyd productions. The Construction Workshop is newly built onsite at the recently refurbished Theatr Clwyd building in Mold. 
 

Closing date: 28/02/2026

The Communications & Campaigns Manager will shape our public-facing communications, as well as lead on advocacy for the campaigning elements of our projects/activities.

This involves delivering relevant communications campaigns that have a local, national and international impact to gain demonstrable public or targeted awareness of specific social injustices that our creative work shines a light on. By ‘campaigns’, we mean: elevating and amplifying our message and those of our collaborators (sometimes who are campaigners or activists); spreading the message of our work far and wide, in person and online, to make real change; and contributing to the continuation of Common/Wealth as a ‘movement’.

You will (co-)manage our two part-time Communications Associates.

We’re looking for someone with experience of and passion for calling-out injustices, inequality and oppression and maximising the existing work of our campaign partners.

We are grateful to The Paul Hamlyn Foundation whose support has made this role possible.

Salary 

£37,150 - £38,500 pro-rata (0.6)

To Apply

Please send your CV and a letter of application (max. 3 pages A4) demonstrating your previous experience in relation to the Role Description and how you meet the Person Specification.

You can also provide this as a video or audio file (around 5 mins long).

Please send this by email to ali@commonwealththeatre.co.uk, by Monday 23 February 2026.
 

Role Title: People Advisor – Payroll, Benefits and Systems 

Salary: £29,078 - £30,609 per annum 

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week 

Type of Contract: Permanent 

Closing Date: 30 January 2026 

WMC is a home for the arts in Wales, and a cauldron of creativity for the nation. We fire imaginations by curating world-class, critically acclaimed touring productions, from musical theatre and comedy to dance, cabaret and an international festival. We kindle emerging talents with fresh, provocative, and popular pieces of our own, rooted in Welsh culture. And we ignite a passion for the arts in young people with life-changing learning experiences and chances to shine in the spotlight.

About WMC/Our Department: 

The People team delivers all aspects of People and development support services such as recruitment, engagement initiatives, all aspects of employee relations and performance management, employment law compliance; development and implementation of effective policies and procedures, payroll, benefits, providing professional people and staff development advice.

It is an exciting time to join the team as we embark on implementing a new recruitment and onboarding system, adapt to the changes of the upcoming employment legislation, improve our pay and benefits processes and continue to develop our vibrant and engaging work environment.

About the Role and Responsibilities: 

• You will provide expert support and administration for payroll, benefits, pensions, and HR systems, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and delivering efficient, employee-focused services. You will streamline HR processes, maintain system integrity, and serve as a key liaison with payroll and benefits providers.

• You will build and deliver regular People metrics and dashboard reports (e.g., absence, diversity, pension contributions, payroll accuracy) to monitor performance and compliance.

• Support reward and pay review activities such as role-levelling panels, salary structures, and gender pay gap reporting.

• Lead on the annual renewal of all benefits working with WMC’s Broker to cover life assurance, health cash plan etc. As well as leading on the communication and processing of benefits offered by the organization such as buy and sell of holidays, cycle for work scheme, season tickets, maternity and paternity schemes etc. Ensuring that the benefits offered meet the needs of our employees.

• You will review and maintain the pension policy, lead on the compliant processing of the WMC pension scheme with AVIVA in line with Auto-enrolment regulations, co-ordination of the annual pension governance meeting which oversees the effective management of the pension scheme.

• Lead the implementation of improvement projects to enhance the service provided to the organisation, such as developing the existing People/Payroll system to maximise its full potential such as the automation of processes and support the development of the recruitment and learning systems. To consider where technology can be used to support the People team in operating more effectively when delivering team outputs.

Hybrid working can be discussed after initial training period. Your role will be subject to a DBS check

Key Requirements: 

• Demonstrable experience of effectively preparing a medium-sized payroll and effectively managing the relationship of an external payroll processor.

• A proven track record of developing People systems to improve efficiency and the employee experience, knowledge of the IRIS cascade system would be advantageous

• Strong knowledge of pension auto-enrolment processing, statutory payments, PAYE and benefits processes and associated compliance

• Qualified to a minimum of GCSE level in Maths and English

• Continuously looking for ways to improve and automate HR processes to create value added services to the organisation

• A high level of attention to detail is required combined with the ability to plan and deliver to strict deadlines

• Analytical and problem-solving ability to identify trends whilst offering effective solutions.

• Clear verbal and written communication; ability to explain technical pay and pension information to colleagues

What’s in it for you? 

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holiday, based on a 35-hour week, pro rata for part time.

• Enhanced pension scheme

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave (subject to length of service)

• Health cash plan: receive money towards dental and optical care, complimentary treatments such as chiropractic, osteopathic and acupuncture treatments.

• Medical Assistance membership which includes remote access to GP, counselling, and physiotherapy sessions

• Employee assistance programmes which include access to support services for legal, financial, and family concerns

• Life assurance of 4x annual salary.

• Opportunity to apply for tickets to productions

• CLWB – Our employee social group

• NEWID – our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion networking group who meet monthly to discuss new ideas and training opportunities to improve all aspects of employment at WMC.

• Free access to learn Welsh online

• £5 all-day parking available on working and non-working days.

• 35-hour working week including a flexitime policy to assist with varying start and finish times around personal commitments (and operational needs)
 

Role Title: People Administrator 

Salary: £23,296 - £23,842 per annum 

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week 

Type of Contract: Permanent 

Closing Date: 30 January 2026 

WMC is a home for the arts in Wales, and a cauldron of creativity for the nation. We fire imaginations by curating world-class, critically acclaimed touring productions, from musical theatre and comedy to dance, cabaret and an international festival. We kindle emerging talents with fresh, provocative, and popular pieces of our own, rooted in Welsh culture. And we ignite a passion for the arts in young people with life-changing learning experiences and chances to shine in the spotlight.

About WMC/Our Department: 

The People team delivers all aspects of People and development support services such as recruitment, engagement initiatives, all aspects of employee relations and performance management, employment law compliance; development and implementation of effective policies and procedures, payroll, benefits, providing professional people and staff development advice.

It is an exciting time to join the team as we embark on implementing a new recruitment and onboarding system, adapt to the changes of the upcoming employment legislation, improve our pay and benefits processes and continue to develop our vibrant and engaging work environment.

About the Role and Responsibilities: 

• You will act as the first point of contact for People-related enquiries, managing accurate and compliant administration processes to support a positive colleague experience.

• Reporting to the People Business Partner, you will take ownership and responsibility for the administration and reporting on WMC’s recruitment and onboarding activities to include, posting adverts, preparing contracts of employment, offer letters, requesting references, DBS checks, updating welcome and information packs for employees and work experience candidates and ensuring all probation paperwork is received and tracked.

• You will ensure the People and recruitment systems and HR Hub are regularly updated and maintained and working closely with the People team developed to its full potential. Support the development and configurations of those systems to ensure the efficient operation of processes.

• Support reporting People Key Performance Indicators and generating management information including updating organisation charts as well as statistics to monitor recruitment, sickness absence, caseload, turnover, L&D activity, inclusion and diversity metrics etc.

• Co-ordinate learning and development events including the delivery and evaluation of the WMC Croeso programme for new starters.

• You will undertake all HR administration tasks, take accurate minutes and notes at People-related meetings ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times.

• This is a site-based role. Your role will be subject to a DBS check. Key Requirements:

• You will have demonstrable experience of effectively undertaking administrative tasks, ideally drafting of People related correspondence and using keeping systems up to date.

• A competent user of technology you will have a track record of effectively using software packages including Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint etc, with ability to pick up new systems quickly.

• Qualifications to at least GCSE level in both Maths and English

• You will possess high levels of accuracy in your work with a good attention to detail.

• You will be able to communicate effectively in Welsh as well as amend and review Welsh documentation.

• Effective organisation skills with the ability to prioritise your own workload

• A proven track record of working effectively in a team, looking at ways to improve the way things are done at WMC.

Your role will be subject to a DBS check.

What’s in it for you? 

• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holiday, based on a 35-hour week, pro rata for part time.

• Enhanced pension scheme

• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave (subject to length of service)

• Health cash plan: receive money towards dental and optical care, complimentary treatments such as chiropractic, osteopathic and acupuncture treatments.

• Medical Assistance membership which includes remote access to GP, counselling, and physiotherapy sessions

• Employee assistance programmes which include access to support services for legal, financial, and family concerns

• Life assurance of 4x annual salary.

• Opportunity to apply for tickets to productions

• CLWB – Our employee social group

• NEWID – our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion networking group who meet monthly to discuss new ideas and training opportunities to improve all aspects of employment at WMC.

• Free access to learn Welsh online

• £5 all-day parking available on working and non-working days.

• 35-hour working week including a flexitime policy to assist with varying start and finish times around personal commitments (and operational needs)