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Economic development plays an essential part in the city's economic growth and prosperity, with key growth sectors including financial services, life sciences, fintech; creative and cultural industries; hospitality and leisure, and advanced manufacturing. Cardiff is a leading investment location among the UK Core Cities. The city is also an important tourist and visitor destination, attracting high-profile sporting, cultural and music events to support the city's economy. This is an opportunity to lead a new City Development Service within a leading public sector organisation with 15,000 employees delivering over 700 individual services to over 362,000 residents. A recent independent peer review found that Cardiff Council is a 'good and ambitious Council' with a 'can-do and optimistic' culture. About the job You will be responsible for leading a new service within the newly formed Development and Growth Directorate covering the following services: Business development; inward investment, tourism, city centre management, economic policy, culture, sport and leisure, Cardiff City Region, UK city partnerships and securing and managing external grants. What We Are Looking For From You You will be creative, experienced and accomplished manager with an appetite to explore new ways of working across boundaries and sectors to secure the best possible outcomes for Cardiff, the capital city of Wales and one of the UK's Core Cities. We want the right people with the technical skills, managerial capacity and innovation to support the Council's political leadership in the delivery of an ambitious policy agenda and the achievement of our vision of a 'Stronger, Fairer, Greener' Cardiff. You will possess excellent stakeholder management skills to foster and build credible and lasting relationships. You will have the ability to think strategically and to lead and develop complex organisational issues with ease. A confident communicator who is politically astute, you will quickly establish effective professional relationships across a range of stakeholders and partners. This post is politically restricted in accordance with the Local Government and Housing Act 1989 (as amended by Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009). Mae datblygu economaidd yn chwarae rhan hanfodol yn nhwf economaidd a ffyniant y ddinas, gyda sectorau twf allweddol yn cynnwys gwasanaethau ariannol, gwyddorau bywyd, technoleg ariannol; diwydiannau creadigol a diwylliannol; lletygarwch a hamdden, a gweithgynhyrchu uwch. Mae Caerdydd yn lleoliad buddsoddi blaenllaw ymhlith Dinasoedd Craidd y DU. Mae'r ddinas hefyd yn gyrchfan bwysig i dwristiaid ac ymwelwyr, gan ddenu digwyddiadau chwaraeon, diwylliannol a cherddoriaeth proffil uchel i gefnogi economi'r ddinas. Mae hwn yn gyfle i arwain Gwasanaeth Datblygu'r Ddinas newydd o fewn sefydliad sector cyhoeddus blaenllaw gyda 15,000 o weithwyr sy'n darparu dros 700 o wasanaethau unigol i dros 362,000 o drigolion. Canfu adolygiad annibynnol gan gymheiriaid yn ddiweddar fod Cyngor Caerdydd yn 'Gyngor da ac uchelgeisiol' gyda diwylliant 'cadarnhaol ac optimistaidd'. Am Y Swydd Byddwch yn gyfrifol am arwain gwasanaeth newydd o fewn y Gyfarwyddiaeth Datblygu a Thwf sydd newydd ei ffurfio sy'n cwmpasu'r gwasanaethau canlynol: Datblygu busnes; mewnfuddsoddiad, twristiaeth, rheoli canol y ddinas, polisi economaidd, diwylliant, chwaraeon a hamdden, Dinas-ranbarth Caerdydd, partneriaethau dinasoedd y DU a sicrhau a rheoli grantiau allanol. Beth Rydym Ei Eisiau Gennych Byddwch yn rheolwr creadigol, profiadol a medrus gydag awydd i ystyried ffyrdd newydd o weithio ar draws ffiniau a sectorau i sicrhau'r canlyniadau gorau posibl i Gaerdydd, prifddinas Cymru ac un o ddinasoedd craidd blaenllaw'r DU. Rydym am gael y bobl iawn sydd â'r sgiliau technegol, y gallu rheoli a'r arloesedd i gefnogi arweinyddiaeth wleidyddol y Cyngor wrth gyflawni agenda bolisi uchelgeisiol a'n gweledigaeth o fod yn 'Gryfach, Tecach, Gwyrddach'. Bydd gennych sgiliau rheoli rhanddeiliaid rhagorol i feithrin ac adeiladu perthnasoedd credadwy a pharhaol. Bydd gennych y gallu i feddwl yn strategol ac arwain a datblygu materion sefydliadol cymhleth yn rhwydd. Yn gyfathrebwr hyderus sy'n wleidyddol graff, byddwch chi'n sefydlu perthnasoedd proffesiynol effeithiol yn gyflym ar draws ystod o randdeiliaid a phartneriaid. Mae'r swydd hon wedi'i chyfyngu'n wleidyddol yn unol â Deddf Llywodraeth Leol a Thai 1989 (fel y'i diwygiwyd gan Ddeddf Democratiaeth Leol, Datblygu Economaidd ac Adeiladu 2009).

Trainee Recruitment Consultant - Education Sector Cardiff 26,500 - 30,000 + uncapped commission Do you have a background in sales or customer service or hospitality and want to join a team that truly supports your career development? Or maybe you're currently recruiting in another high-volume temp sector (like Industrial, Construction, or Catering) and are ready to step into a booming and rewarding market? If so, we'd love to hear from you - we offer full cross-training into the Education sector. Why join Academics? We're one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, providing teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff to over 1,000 Primary and Secondary schools every single day. Due to continued growth, we're expanding our Cardiff office and looking for a driven Trainee Recruitment Consultant to join the team. What you'll be doing: As a Trainee Education Recruitment Consultant, you'll: Build and manage relationships with Primary and/or Secondary schools Source, interview, and place high-quality candidates Manage job advertising and candidate pipelines Win and grow client accounts through excellent service and consistent communication Negotiate contracts and provide ongoing support to clients and staff What we're looking for: Strong background in sales, customer service or hospitality A self-starter with ambition and resilience Excellent people and relationship-building skills Previous experience in a temp or high-volume recruitment sector is ideal Passion for delivering outstanding service to schools and education professionals What you'll get in return: A supportive, friendly team (no rigid KPIs or micromanagement) Uncapped commission - your earnings are in your hands Industry-leading training and development Long-term career progression within a successful and growing company A stable environment with one of the lowest staff turnover rates in the industry If you're ready to build a career in one of the UK's most in-demand sectors, and you want to be part of a respected, expanding agency - let's talk! Send your CV to Craig Walker or get in touch directly for a confidential chat about the role.

Kitchen Assistant Hours: Flexible/Agency Locations: Caerphilly Pay rate: £12.25 (PAYE - not via umbrella)Holiday pay is separate, NOT inclusive of your hourly pay. i.e. £12.25 + holiday pay What you'll be doing: You will be responsible for assisting the cook preparing meals for residents while maintaining high standards of food preparation. Assure that high standards of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained throughout the kitchen and dining areas along with ensuring equipment is properly maintained and in good working condition, reporting any faults or defects to the Cook as necessary. You will support in general kitchen and dining room duties such as setting tables, washing dishes, and serving meals. Additional Additionally, you will handle and store cleaning materials and equipment responsibly, in line with the establishment's COSHH policy. Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for any agency or permanent positions Requirements: Knowledge of Food Hygiene and COSHH Right to work in the UK (we do not offer sponsorship) Willing to undergo DBS and reference checks To be approachable, friendly, proactive and engage with the services users Great communication, organisational and interpersonal skills Benefits of joining us: Weekly pay and paid PAYE (We do not use umbrella companies - meaning you accrue holiday pay and no hidden fees) Offer shifts via your availability 24/7 contact with Brook Street Social Care Pension scheme entitlement Double pay on Bank Holidays Separate holiday pay (you have a whole year to use it) Access to specialist support through our Mental Health First Aiders Online time sheets and payslips If this opportunity sounds like something you're interested in, please apply today!