Parent Volunteer Project Officer

Children in Wales; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 36,000; Part time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Cardiff is seeking a project lead to engage with parents and deliver training programs. This role involves organizing community events and ensuring project collaboration. Ideal candidates will have experience with parent support and project management. The role offers flexible working arrangements across Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.

Qualifications

• Suitable qualifications and experience in leading projects.
• Understanding of involving parents from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to complete the project within the specified timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver training programs for parent volunteers.
• Organize regional and community events with stakeholders.
• Complete an evaluation report engaging parents and stakeholders.

Skills

Experience with parent volunteers

Project management

Engaging diverse backgrounds

Job description

Location: Agile working You will be required to work in the local authority areas of Carmarthenshire, Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion as well as from home or in our Cardiff office. Access to transport is essential and travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Salary: GBP35,893.80 pro rata

Hours: 17.5 hours per week

Contract: The project will be in place between 1 September 2025 and 31 March 2026

Closing Date: 7 August 2025

We are looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced professional to lead on this project with the support and oversight of Children in Wales and Parents Connect Wales.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an understanding and awareness of the importance of involving parents; have appropriate experience of working with and engaging parents from a range of backgrounds and be able to lead and complete this project within the specified timeframe

A clear workplan has been established to guide the project and regular meetings will allow collaboration and development.

Key tasks will include:

• Plan, prepare and deliver a suitable training programme for parent volunteers
• Plan, prepare and deliver regional and community events with parent volunteers and local stakeholders to promote the work undertaken
• Complete an evaluation report, engaging with parents and stakeholders to inform the process
• Contribute to regular meetings with local authority lead officers

Who may be interested:

This position might be of interest to those working in Local Authority family and parenting support teams, Researchers and Third Sector workers, as well as professionals with experience of participatory work with parents.

Applications are welcome for this role on a secondment basis. If you are an applicant who works for another organisation, please ensure that the necessary arrangements are in place with your current employer before you submit an application.