Country Manager, Wales

Country Manager, Wales

Part-time, anticipated to be c. 22.5 hours per week or equivalent to 3 days per week

Annual salary of £45,046k, full-time equivalent, pro rata

Home-based in Wales, with occasional travel across Wales and elsewhere in the UK

Do you share our belief in the importance of small charities and the power of skilled volunteers to create lasting change?

At Cranfield Trust, we bring together skilled volunteer consultants and small charities across the UK to strengthen organisations, develop leaders and deliver impact that lasts. We help charities access practical expertise and trusted support they could not otherwise afford or easily find.

We’ve just launched our strategy, Right Support, Right Time, and we have ambitious plans. We’re expanding support for charity leaders, developing our volunteer community and making it easier for organisations to find the help they need. Wales is key to that ambition, and we’re looking for someone with the knowledge, energy and ideas to help shape our next chapter here.

About this role

As Country Manager, Wales, you’ll be the voice and face of Cranfield Trust in Wales, building relationships that strengthen our presence and help us reach more charities and communities. We already benefit from a strong and well established presence in Wales but we want to expand that to meet the demand and need of the sector.  

You’ll combine hands-on management of our services with the opportunity to shape how they develop. You’ll work with charity leaders to understand their challenges, connect them with skilled volunteers and support projects through to completion. Alongside this, you’ll grow and develop our volunteer community, build partnerships with funders and sector bodies, and identify opportunities to make our support more accessible and relevant across Wales.

Working with colleagues and subject specialists across the UK, you’ll bring our strategy to life in the Welsh context, including our growing leadership and learning offer. You’ll also bring learning from Wales into our wider work, sharing insight and contributing to discussions about what small charities need to thrive.

You’ll understand the Welsh voluntary sector and be energised by the opportunity to turn relationships and ideas into practical support for charities. You’ll enjoy connecting people, spotting opportunities for collaboration and thinking creatively about how we can make a greater difference.

You’ll also take satisfaction in making things happen. Strong organisation, sound judgement and attention to detail will help you manage competing priorities, support volunteers and deliver on commitments to charities and funders. More than anything you will be motivated by our values and making an impact for the people and communities of Wales. 

Your experience might come from managing services, coordinating programmes, supporting volunteers or helping organisations develop. We’re interested in what you’ve achieved, how you work with others and the perspective you would bring. We don’t expect you to tick every box as a candidate, but you will come with a willingness to learn and develop.  Welsh language skills are desirable, and you’ll help advance our Welsh language commitments, and develop a more diverse, geographically dispersed and bilingual volunteer community.

What we offer

In return, we offer a flexible, varied and purposeful role with real scope to shape our work in Wales. You’ll have autonomy alongside the support of committed colleagues across the UK, with opportunities to learn, contribute to national projects and see the difference your work makes.

The role is home-based in Wales, with regular contact with colleagues and occasional travel for meetings and events, including elsewhere in the UK.

We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences. If you bring relevant skills, share our passion and have the drive to learn and grow, we encourage you to apply. Please let us know if you need any adjustments to take part in the recruitment process.

How to apply

Please read our Recruitment Pack for full details.

Closing date for applications: end of day on 29 November 2026. 

First interviews will take place online on 7 December 2026 (involving a short task). 
Second interviews will be held with a smaller number of candidates in December.

How to apply: Please see full details on the role and how to apply in the Recruitment Pack. 

You can also contact [email protected] for the full job description or an informal chat.