Head of Fair Economy

Post Title: Head of Fair Economy

Last updated: 10.3.26

Salary: Band 3. £41,200 – £46,350 (2026/27)

Duration: Permanent

Hours: 30-37.5 hours per week, flexible working

Location: Hybrid – Cardiff office / home and client sites. Expectation is at least 25% of the week (1 -2 days) is based during core days in the office. Frequency to be agreed with line manager.

We’re Recruiting: Head of Fair Economy.

Could you be our next Head of Fair Economy?

A fairer and greener economy for Wales means a real Living Wage for everyone and support for the local businesses that help meet our everyday needs. We have already helped over 600 Welsh organisations guarantee 170,000 employees’ access to a real Living Wage, and we have supported local businesses pioneering food, energy, housing, transport, nature and health services. We want to do more – can you help us as our new Head of Fair Economy?

You will need to be passionate about building an economy that works for everyone, with the skills and experience to lead and build programmes and teams, work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders in our areas of work, and to be proactive in identifying new opportunities for funding and impact.

You will be leading the Fair Economy team to deliver against impact targets in our annual business plan. This involves:

• Leading the Fair Economy team (30%)
• Supporting the real Living Wage (rLW) Programme (30%)
• Supporting the Foundational Economy (FE) Programme (40%)

You’ll play a key role in helping individuals and organisations benefit from our expertise, while growing our reach, income, and impact as a forward-thinking charity. This includes lifting individuals out of in-work poverty and supporting local businesses that provide our everyday needs.

We are a lively and progressive charity at an important stage in our development. If our mission resonates with you and you share our aims, we would love to hear from you.

About Cynnal Cymru – Sustain Wales

We are a leading sustainable development charity based in Cardiff, working across Wales and the UK. Since 2002, we have been supporting organisations from across the public, private and third sector to turn sustainability aims into action.

Through the provision of advice, training and enabling connections, our team of sustainability specialists work to accelerate progress towards a low carbon economy, a thriving natural environment and a fair and just society.

We are the official partner of the Carbon Literacy Project in Wales, the founder of Nature Wise Eco Literacy training and the real Living Wage accreditation partner in Wales.

How to apply

Please complete your Application Form and the voluntary Equality and Diversity Monitoring form by by midnight on Sunday 26th April 2026.

We will aim to let applicants know if they have selected for interview by 5pm on Wednesday 29th April.

If after reading this candidate pack you feel you meet most of the essential person specification, we would encourage you to apply. If you have any further questions about the role, please email to arrange a time to discuss these.

Please note we do not accept CVs. Strictly no agencies.

Interviews

The interviews will be taking place on Wednesday 6th May and Thursday 7th May in Cardiff to allow candidates to visit our office.