Breathing Space Project Coordinator (Wales)

Position: Breathing Space Coordinator, WalesHours: 21 hours per weekContract: Fixed term until March 2029Location: Home-based in WalesSalary: £26,912 per annum FTE, (£16,147 per annum actual for 21 hours per week) plus excellent benefitsSalary Band and Job Family: Band 1, CharityYou’ll start at our entry point salary of £26,912 per annum FTE (£16,147 actual), increasing to £28,594 per annum FTE (£17,156 actual) after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £30,276 per annum FTE (£18,166 actual) after a further 6 months. About us We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK. Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus. Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information. Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference. About this job This part-time, fixed-term role (21 hours per week) will coordinate our Breathing Space project in Wales until March 2029. The project enables unpaid carers supporting people with MS and other neurological conditions to take short breaks. We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced Project Coordinator who enjoys delivering fixed-term funded projects, working directly with the people we support and our volunteers. Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to achieve project objectives are essential. You will work closely with unpaid carers, people affected by MS and other neurological conditions, key external partners, the Service and Support Team, the Director for Wales and teams across the MS Society. Focused on outcomes and tangible results, you will build strong stakeholder partnerships and represent the MS Society at meetings and events promoting the project to unpaid carers. The role can be based anywhere in Wales, but regular travel across Wales is expected. Welsh language skills are desirable Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 28th September 2026.Anticipated interview date: 6th & 7th October. Interested? More information can be found by downloading the attached documents in ‘supporting documents’ and then to apply for this role please submit the following: An updated CV. A supporting statement indicating how you meet the essential criteria as set out in the person specification in the attached job description. Equal Opportunities We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds. We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.  Disability Confident Employer We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity. You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes. If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format. More about our employee benefits:We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):  Encouraging work life balance 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)  Flexible working options  Caring for you and your family  Generous sick pay entitlement More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment  Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year  Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis  Enhanced leave for new parents  Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year) 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time  10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time  Cycle to work scheme  Death in service scheme New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave: In the event of miscarriage or still birth  To support fertility treatments For antenatal appointments for both parents Thinking about your finances  Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax