Permanent, Part time, 24.4 hours per week

Grade B: £16,503 - £18,456 depending on experience.

(£25,026 - £27,988 per annum full time equivalent)

Location: This role can be based at any one of the Arts Council of Wales offices in Cardiff, Colwyn Bay or Carmarthen.  We are currently working in a hybrid way.

Our benefits include 30 days annual leave, 2.5 privilege days, flexible working hours/pattern, cycle to work scheme and a final salary pension (6%).

About this role

We are looking for a Research Co-ordinator to assist with the collection, compilation, analysis and presentation of data.  The Research Co-ordinator will be able to aid in the provision of information and data that helps us to assess how effective we are being in meeting our objectives.  This information can also be used to provide a wider understanding of the impact of the Arts Council’s funding, and of the activities that it supports.

As a public body, the Arts Council strives to manage its affairs to the highest standards of effectiveness and accountability. The Research Co-ordinator contributes to the Research & Evaluation team in achieving that goal.

The successful candidate will hold a qualification in a relevant discipline containing formal training in statistical theory and research methods, and/or have significant experience with demonstrable ability in a statistics related field.

The ability to work on own initiative and prioritise, working effectively under pressure is essential along with good communication skills and a commitment to high standards of customer care.

Welsh language


We work in both English and Welsh. Fluency in Welsh (both written and spoken) is desirable but not essential for this post. Upon appointment we can support you to learn, develop and improve your language skills and to increase your confidence in speaking and writing in Welsh.


Disability confident Scheme


The Arts Council of Wales is a Disability Confident employer, committed to interviewing all disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria set out in the person specification.
Please refer to the Gov.uk Disability Confident Employer Scheme link for further details. Disability Confident employer scheme - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)


How to apply


Please submit the Application Form and the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Form in Word format to HR@arts.wales.  If you would like to submit your application in an alternative format, such as voice note, video or British Sign Language video, please contact us first.

Closing date:                         12:00pm (midday) Friday 8 December 2023

Interviews:                            Monday 18 December 2023

Flexible working


This role is a part-time role, but in supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements. The hours of this role can be worked over 3,4, or 5 days.

Please clearly state your proposal for working anything other than the advertised hours in your covering email upon submitting your application.

The Arts Council of Wales is an inclusive employer, and we wish to reflect the diverse communities we serve. Applications from culturally and ethnically diverse people and underrepresented groups are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Applications are welcomed in Welsh or English and we will correspond with you in your language of choice. Applications submitted in Welsh will be treated no less favourably than applications submitted in English. We aim to take positive steps to ensure that all candidates are selected for jobs solely on their suitability for the role.