Future Generations Leadership Academy Programme Lead (4 days per week/30 hrs. Maternity Cover).
Contract: Maternity Cover for approximately 1 year from April 2026 (funding dependent)
Salary: £47,676 pro rata per annum Place of work: Hybrid (some travel, Cardiff base, but mainly home working)
This is an exciting opportunity for a Programme Lead to take the helm of our Future Generations Leadership Academy during a
period of maternity cover. This is your chance to shape the next generation of leaders and make a lasting impact across Wales.
The Role:
- Part-time (approx. 4 days/30 hrs per week) until May 2027 (funding dependent)
- Flexible arrangements? Absolutely. We’re open to secondments, partnerships, or creative solutions that work for you and your organisation.
What You’ll Do:
- Design and deliver an ambitious leadership programme for young people (18–30) from every corner of Wales.
- Build and grow our thriving Alumni network (150+ strong and counting!)
- Create opportunities for participants to learn, connect with senior leaders, travel across Wales and internationally, and become lifelong advocates for the Well-being of Future Generations Act.
- Lead residential learning experiences, secure funding, engage public bodies, and measure impact.
- Responsible for line managing our Academy Support team member.
Why This Matters:
The Academy is entering its sixth year in 2026, and its influence is growing fast. You’ll be at the heart of a movement that empowers young leaders to shape Wales’s future, and share their stories globally. You can find out more here.
What We Offer:
- A varied, high-impact role with real purpose.
- A collaborative team aligned with the Commissioner’s strategy, Cymru Can.
- Flexible “Anytime, Anywhere” working - our base is Cardiff, but your base can be wherever works best. We welcome applications from across Wales and beyond.
- Some travel expected (because leadership happens everywhere!).
- Civil service pension scheme & 31 days annual leave (pro rata).
Please contact heledd.morgan@futuregenerations.wales or korina.tsioni@futuregenerations.wales to talk more about this opportunity. Please note that due to Christmas leave and our office closure, we’ll be unable to answer queries from Monday 22 December until Friday 2 January.
What next:
- Closing Date: Noon, Friday 16 January 2026. Interview Date: Expected Wednesday, 4 February and Thursday 5 February 2026.
- More information on the skills required and the duties to be performed can be obtained from the Job description & Person Specification.
- Please apply using the application form and the equality and diversity monitoring form. Please send your completed application form and equality and diversity monitoring form to recruitment@futuregenerations.wales
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