About us: Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil (VAMT) is the County Voluntary Council (CVC) for the County Borough of Merthyr Tydfil and has existed since 1997.  VAMT is a part of Third Sector Support Wales (TSSW) which is a network of support organisations for the third sector. Our shared goal is to enable the third sector and volunteers across Wales to contribute fully to individual and community well-being, now and for the future.

About this role:

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the postholder will support VAMT in its delivery of the TSSW Infrastructure Agreement, particularly the strategic aim to “strengthen representation and influence of third sector organisations”

The postholder will line manager the team of Community Coordinators and ensure accurate records are kept up to date via a bespoke CRM system.

To secure this great opportunity you will have experience of:

• working in the third sector at a strategic level
• partnership and collaborative working across sectors
• managing a team of staff

 Benefits of working with us:

• A flexible working scheme
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata) rising to 33 on completion of 5 years’ service
• 8 bank holidays
• 3 concessionary days
• Enhanced sick pay
• A very generous pension scheme – 10% employer contribution
• Agile Working
• Employee support programme

**We are currently trialling a “4 Day Week” – this means 80% time for 100% salary and 100% output.

To download an application pack click here

This position is subject to a successful 6 month probationary period.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: claire.williams@vamt.net 

Closing date: 31^st March 2025, 12pm

Interview date:  10^th April 2025

Care & Repair have a few opportunities available, please see link below:-

Multiskilled Tradesperson x3 vacancies available | Care & Repair

Group A

Basic Awareness

25^th March 2025 9:30 – 1pm (in person session)

All staff working in: social care, health care, local authority departments, police, education, early years, the third and voluntary sector (including volunteers) are required to undertake basic awareness training. This session will give you an overview of what safeguarding is and how it impacts on your role in the community.

Group B

Recognition and Response

31^st March 2025 – 9:30 to 4:30 (in person session)

This session is for anyone who has regular contact with adults, children and members of the public in their roles. This includes practitioners who are or aren't registered or regulated and volunteers. The session will enable you to recognise a safeguarding situation and what measurers and procedure you need to respond.

Both training sessions will be held in the Voluntary Action Merthyr Tydfil, 89-90 High Street, Pontmorlais, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8UH.

To book your space on this FREE training contact karen.vowles@vamt.net

Volunteering Officer 

About this role:

The post will support individual members of the public to find voluntary work which makes best use of their skills and experience through the provision of the Volunteer Centre.  Promote good practice in volunteering and provide mentorship and support to volunteers. The post will actively engage with local schools, individuals with additional needs and those furthest from the job market.

** We are currently trialling a “4 Day Week”; 80% time, for 100% salary, while maintaining 100% service delivery.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Frances Barry on 07958 132822 or frances.barry@vamt.net

For an application pack please visit our website:-

https://vamt.net/en/about-us/jobs/