Job Opportunity: Skills and Employment Support Officer Organisation: Gypsies & Travellers Wales Salary: £25,975 (pro rata) Hours: 22.5 hours per week (days flexible, must include Thursday & Friday, can be worked across 3–5 days) Location: South East Wales (with mainly community and office based work) Gypsies & Travellers Wales is seeking a Skills and Employment Support Officer to work alongside Gypsy and Traveller communities to strengthen skills, build confidence, and expand opportunities in employment, training, volunteering, and further education. Key responsibilities include: Providing one-to-one and group support tailored to people’s individual goals. Running skills-based sessions such as driving theory, literacy, sewing, and other classes identified by the community. Offering wellbeing and in-work support, including advice on benefits. Collaborating with training providers and employment agencies to make opportunities more accessible and inclusive. Supporting community-led approaches, ensuring services reflect and build on people’s own strengths and priorities. Representing the needs and aspirations of Gypsy and Traveller communities in local forums and contributing to policy development. We are lookng for someone with: ✔ At least 2 years’ experience in a relevant field (training, advice, youth work, employment support). ✔ Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with excluded communities. ✔ Experience of planning and facilitating group sessions. ✔ Understanding of the barriers Gypsies and Travellers face in employment, education, and training. Closing date: 30th September 2025 (we may close early if sufficient interest is received).