Academy Programme Lead

Advice, Charity, Community, Families, Youth/Children

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.

• Flexible arrangements? Absolutely. We’re open to secondments, partnerships, or creative solutions that work for you and your organisation.

• 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.

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 .

• 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).
• Closing Date:
  Noon, Friday 16 January 2026. Interview Date:
  Expected Wednesday, 4 February and Thursday 5 February 2026.

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