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External Funding Manager

Wales

Job Ref
EMF1126
Location
Wales

External Funding Manager
Help protect the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park for future generations.

Are you an experienced fundraising professional looking to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking a dynamic, innovative and results-driven External Funding Manager to lead the development and delivery of our fundraising strategy and drive sustainable income growth for both the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority and the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Trust.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role at a significant point in our development, helping to secure vital funding that supports the conservation, enhancement and enjoyment of one of the UK's most spectacular protected landscapes.
Based in a stunning coastal location, you will join a supportive and forward-thinking organisation that is committed to delivering high-quality outcomes while promoting a positive work-life balance. Flexible and hybrid working arrangements will be considered for the successful candidate.

About the Role
As External Funding Manager, you will:
• Lead the delivery of the fundraising strategy for both the Authority and the Trust, ensuring ambitious income generation targets are achieved.
• Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Trust.
• Prepare and present reports to the Board of Trustees, manage budgets and provide regular financial and performance updates.
• Oversee communication and marketing plans to support fundraising activities and stakeholder engagement.
• Work closely with Trustees to ensure compliance with Charity Commission, HMRC and fundraising sector regulations and best practice.
• Generate both restricted and unrestricted income through a diverse portfolio of funding streams, including trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, major donors, individual giving and legacy fundraising.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, donors, partners and stakeholders to maximise funding opportunities and collaborative initiatives.

About You
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• Significant experience in a senior fundraising, development or income generation role.
• A proven track record of securing funding and consistently meeting or exceeding income targets from a variety of sources.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Experience of budget management and producing high-quality reports for senior leadership, boards or trustees.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• A proactive, innovative and strategic approach to fundraising and partnership development.
A full Job Description and Person Specification are available to download.
B1 Welsh Language skills are required for this role.
Salary and Benefits:
A salary of £40,444- 43,149 per annum, minimum 25 days holiday rising to 30 days plus public holidays, generous local government pension scheme, great flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We pledge to improve the diversity of our workforce and therefore guarantee an interview to disabled candidates, who meet the essential job criteria and opt to apply via our Disability Confident Employers Scheme.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of your application, please email personnel@pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk or call 01646 624800. We welcome applicants who use assistance dogs and will ensure they can accompany you throughout the recruitment process. If there are any specific arrangements or support you require, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Information can be provided in alternative formats including Word, accessible PDF, large print, audio and other formats upon request.
Not the right job opportunity for you? Make sure to check our website for a wide range of varied and interesting volunteering opportunities across the park.

Closing Date: 13/12/2026
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority reserves the right to close this vacancy early.
Use of AI and Accuracy of Information:
• We understand that applicants may choose to use tools such as generative AI to support the preparation of their application. While the use of such tools is permitted, it remains the applicant’s full responsibility to ensure that all information submitted is factually accurate, truthful, and representative of their own skills, experiences and qualifications.
• Providing information that is false, misleading, or exaggerated, regardless of whether it was generated by AI or not, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or dismissal if discovered after appointment.
• By submitting this application, you confirm that all content provided is accurate and submitted in good faith.

Function
Corporate
Status
Full Time
Type
Permanent
Hours
37 per week

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Independent Member of the Standards Committee

Wales

Job Ref
IMSC1026
Location
Wales

The Standards Committee plays a central role in the ethical framework that governs the conduct of Members of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority. Every Member has undertaken to abide by the Code of Conduct for Members and the Committee’s main role is to promote and maintain high standards of conduct by these Members and to assist them to observe the Members’ Code of Conduct.

The Committee has certain specific functions including considering complaints that Members have breached the Code of Conduct and to impose a sanction where appropriate. It also considers applications made by Members for dispensations to allow them to take part in discussions even though they have a prejudicial interest under the Code. Additionally, the Committee is responsible for overseeing the gifts and hospitality protocol for Members.

The Committee is required by statute to meet once a year but will meet at other times as necessary and in addition if an Authority Member seeks a dispensation to speak and or vote at a Committee. The meetings usually take place during the day at a time agreed with Members of the Committee and are multi-locational (ie at the Authority’s offices in Pembroke Dock and online) in accordance with section 47 of the Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021.

Independent Members are remunerated in accordance with rates set by the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru. This is currently set at £210 per day (£105 per half day) to a maximum of 4 days per annum. Alternatively local discretion is given for payment to be made at the hourly rate of £26.25.

The Independent Members

Applicants will be required to demonstrate independence and impartiality in assisting the Standards Committee in promoting, maintaining and improving ethical arrangements within the Authority.

The work of the Committee requires Independent Members to possess and meet the following qualities, skills and requirements:

• Listening skills;
• Ability to understand and weigh up evidence;
• Ability to come to an objective view and explain that view by reference and evidence;
• Team working skills;
• Respect for others and an understanding of diversity issues;
• Discretion;
• Personal integrity;
• Not actively participate in local or national politics;
• Not have had significant disputes with the Authority;
• Not have a close relationship with any Member/Officer of the Authority.

A detailed knowledge of local government is not necessary although it would be an advantage if potential candidates were interested in matters relating to public life and services.

Independent Members must be:

• Eligible for selection as an Independent Member (see the ‘Eligibility for selection’ section);
• Well respected in the community;
• Able to meet the time commitment involved;
• Able to provide two references;
• Aged 18 and over.

Successful candidates will be expected to take up their appointments immediately and serve, subject to termination or resignation for 5 years. There is also the possibility of re-appointment for a further term of 4 years.

Please see further information and the scheduled interview date on the attached information pack.

Function
Corporate
Status
Part Time
Type
Temporary Contract

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Projects/Coordinators

Get Outdoors Mobility Officer

Wales

Job Ref
GOMO1126
Location
Wales

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority
Get Outdoors Mobility Officer
Part-time (12 hours per week / 0.32 FTE), flexible across the week
Fixed Term- 1 Year
Help make Pembrokeshire’s beaches and National Park more accessible. You will coordinate beach wheelchairs and other mobility equipment, enabling people with disabilities or health conditions to enjoy outdoor visits.

Working from Llanion Park and at locations across Pembrokeshire, you will liaise with businesses, communities and partner sites to expand equipment access. You will also manage bookings and enquiries, develop accessible information, promote the project, monitor usage, undertake risk assessments and help ensure equipment is safely stored and maintained.

You will support volunteers and collaborate with colleagues and partners, including Castell Henllys, Oriel y Parc and Carew Castle. The role combines practical, on-site delivery with desk-based coordination and occasional weekend work during busy periods.

We are looking for someone who has:
• Experience delivering services for people with mobility or health needs and building effective cross-sector relationships.
• Strong logistic, communication, organisation and IT skills, with the ability to work independently and sensitively with the public.
• Experience of risk assessments, report writing and project evaluation, together with a commitment to equality, accessibility and social inclusion.
Conversational Welsh or willing ness to learn, with evidence, is required for this role.
Please refer to the job description (available by download) for more information.

Salary and Benefits:
A salary of £29,542-31,015, pro rata, per annum, minimum 25 days holiday rising to 30 days plus public holidays, generous local government pension scheme, great flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We pledge to improve the diversity of our workforce and therefore guarantee an interview to disabled candidates, who meet the essential job criteria and opt to apply via our Disability Confident Employers Scheme.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of your application, please email personnel@pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk or call 01646 624800. We welcome applicants who use assistance dogs and will ensure they can accompany you throughout the recruitment process. If there are any specific arrangements or support you require, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Information can be provided in alternative formats including Word, accessible PDF, large print, audio and other formats upon request.
Not the right job opportunity for you? Make sure to check our website for a wide range of varied and interesting volunteering opportunities across the park.

Closing Date: 22/11/2026
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority reserves the right to close this vacancy early.
Use of AI and Accuracy of Information:
• We understand that applicants may choose to use tools such as generative AI to support the preparation of their application. While the use of such tools is permitted, it remains the applicant’s full responsibility to ensure that all information submitted is factually accurate, truthful, and representative of their own skills, experiences and qualifications.
• Providing information that is false, misleading, or exaggerated, regardless of whether it was generated by AI or not, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or dismissal if discovered after appointment.
• By submitting this application, you confirm that all content provided is accurate and submitted in good faith.

Function
Projects/Coordinators
Status
Part Time
Type
Fixed Term Contract
Hours
12

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Volunteer Coordinator -Tirweddau Cymru Landscapes Wales

Wales

Job Ref
VC1026
Location
Wales

Volunteer Coordinator – Tirweddau Cymru Landscapes Wales
37 hours per week
Grade 6 – £35,570 per year
Fixed term until February 2028
Are you passionate about volunteering and connecting more people with nature?
Would you like to help shape a more inclusive future for volunteering across Wales’ National Parks and National Landscapes?
We’re looking for a collaborative and motivated Volunteer Coordinator to join Tirweddau Cymru Landscapes Wales (TCLW). This newly created role offers the opportunity to bring partners together and develop a national volunteering framework that supports nature recovery, climate action and lifelong participation.

About the Role
Now is an exciting time to join TCLW as we build a new era of collaboration across Wales’ Designated Landscapes. Supported through the Volunteering Wales Strategic Grant Programme, funded by Welsh Government and administered by the Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), you’ll lead the day-to-day delivery of a nationally significant volunteering project.
Working with landscape teams, volunteers, community organisations and voluntary sector partners, you’ll build on existing good practice to create consistent, high-quality volunteer experiences. A key focus will be making volunteering more accessible and welcoming, particularly for younger people and underserved communities.
We offer remote, hybrid and office-based working, with our office at Llanion Park, Pembroke Dock. You’ll travel regularly across Wales’ Designated Landscapes and attend meetings at Llanion Park and other locations as required, with occasional evening and weekend working.

What You Will Be Doing
• Coordinating project delivery and mapping volunteering provision, opportunities and barriers across Wales’ Designated Landscapes
• Building partnerships and establishing a Volunteer Network and Project Steering Group to guide delivery and share good practice
• Facilitating consultation, workshops and co-design activities with volunteers, community organisations and underserved groups
• Developing and piloting a national volunteering framework covering recruitment, volunteer pathways, induction, training, inclusion, safeguarding and risk management
• Supporting innovative volunteering opportunities, including youth engagement, wellbeing, citizen science, heritage and digital volunteering
• Organising training and learning exchanges, monitoring outcomes, reporting to funders and sharing learning to support long-term sustainability

This role requires DBS vetting and is politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government (Politically Restricted Posts) (Wales) Regulations 2008.
Please refer to the job description (available for download) for more information.


What We Are Looking For:
We’re keen to hear from candidates who bring:
• Experience of volunteer coordination, community engagement or partnership development, alongside experience of supporting or managing projects
• Understanding of volunteer management and good practice, equality, diversity and inclusion, safeguarding and barriers to participation
• Excellent communication, partnership-building and facilitation skills, with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• Experience of engaging diverse communities and monitoring, evaluating and reporting on outcomes, with a commitment to inclusion and environmental sustainability

Qualifications & Experience
• Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Wales
• Basic Welsh language skills, or a commitment to develop these in accordance with organisational policies
• A qualification in project management, volunteer management or community development, or experience of grant-funded, co-designed or environmental projects would be an advantage

This role requires DBS vetting and is politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government (Politically Restricted Posts) (Wales) Regulations 2008.
Please refer to the job description (available for download) for more information.

Salary and Benefits:
A salary of £35,570 per annum, minimum 25 days holiday rising to 30 days plus public holidays, generous local government pension scheme, great flexible working arrangements and career development opportunities.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We pledge to improve the diversity of our workforce and therefore guarantee an interview to disabled candidates, who meet the essential job criteria and opt to apply via our Disability Confident Employers Scheme.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of your application, please email personnel@pembrokeshirecoast.org.uk or call 01646 624800. We welcome applicants who use assistance dogs and will ensure they can accompany you throughout the recruitment process. If there are any specific arrangements or support you require, please let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your needs. Information can be provided in alternative formats including Word, accessible PDF, large print, audio and other formats upon request.
Not the right job opportunity for you? Make sure to check our website for a wide range of varied and interesting volunteering opportunities across the park.

Closing Date: 15/11/2026
Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority reserves the right to close this vacancy early.
Use of AI and Accuracy of Information:
• We understand that applicants may choose to use tools such as generative AI to support the preparation of their application. While the use of such tools is permitted, it remains the applicant’s full responsibility to ensure that all information submitted is factually accurate, truthful, and representative of their own skills, experiences and qualifications.
• Providing information that is false, misleading, or exaggerated, regardless of whether it was generated by AI or not, may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or dismissal if discovered after appointment.
• By submitting this application, you confirm that all content provided is accurate and submitted in good faith.

Function
Projects/Coordinators
Status
Full Time
Type
Fixed Term Contract
Hours
37

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