New Vacancy: Engagement & Events Partner (North Wales)

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join us for this special role.

Note: this is a role where the ability to communicate in Welsh is essential * (You should be able to talk confidently with fluent Welsh speakers on topics related to everyday life or work. Express views, engage in discussion, and speak about general topics, e.g. in a meeting, or in a one-to-one situation.  You may turn to English when dealing with complex situations or terminology. Please note we have an in-house translator to support our written work.

TPAS Cymru is a not-for-profit organisation, part funded by Welsh Government. For 35 years, we have worked across Wales in developing effective tenant engagement and tenant voice in housing through training, support, practical projects and policy development. We love what we do, and we are proud of our work.

Across Wales, there are 222,000 social housing households (Council housing and Housing Associations) and 230,000 private renters.

At TPAS Cymru, we want the voice and experiences of tenants to be at the heart of plans and heard in decision making both locally and at national level.

As the Engagement & Events Officer you will develop, organise and deliver events online and face to face including training and briefings, you will run information exchange events, focus groups, and influence landlords and Government.  You need to be confident working with a wide range of people and diverse communities in Wales.

In addition to flexibility to work form home we have an office base in Colwyn Bay that can be used throughout the week. There’s an expectation that you will meet at regular intervals with your line manager to discuss project work. There is occasionally travel across Wales.

We have a very good holiday allowance, 5% pension contribution, group life cover, ethical culture.

TPAS Cymru are an Equal Opportunities organisation and are committed to equality of opportunity. We support and encourage under-represented groups and value diversity.

Too often, people don’t apply for a position like this, because they feel they don’t meet every other part of the job description We are not tick box people, we want to know what you can offer, not what you don’t have, and your application should reflect that.

If you have the right attitude and basic skills, we offer training and development opportunities to develop into the role. Our only essential criteria is our Welsh language requirement detailed above.

Here is the Job Description and details about this role

In addition, here is a 1page overview of what the role typically involves

• Closing date for applications: 4pm, Thursday 19^th June
• Interview Date:  w/c 30th June

Interested?  First have a read of the job description above, and we strongly advise to read the supporting overview note about what the role is like.  Also check out our social media, website and YouTube channel for information about our work. Learn more about who we are and what we believe in.

If you have questions or wish to discuss the role in more detail, we’d love to have an informal chat.  Drop us an email at [email protected] and arrange a time for a call.  

1. Download the application form and equal opportunities form.
2. Send them both back PLUS a CV to [email protected] by 4pm, Thursday 19^th June

No agencies please.