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Senior Development Support Manager

Organisation: Hub Cymru Africa Closing Date: Sunday 31 May, 2026
  • Employer: Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel (SSAP)
  • Job Title: Senior Development Support Manager
  • Location: Wales. Remote, hybrid and flexible considered
  • Hours: 22.5 Hours per week (Flexibility may apply and alternative hours up to 37.5hrs)
  • Salary: £45,091.00 per annum pro rata (Actual £27,054.60 per annum based on 22.5hrs per week)
  • Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2027 subject to funding (with possibility of extension, subject to funding)
  • Deadline: 23:59 BST, Sunday 31st May 2026.
  • Interview Date: Thursday 11 June 2026

If you have a strong understanding of current affairs in Africa, staff management skills and experience of supporting community action for change then you should consider joining our team.

About Hub Cymru Africa

Established in 2015, Hub Cymru Africa is a partnership bringing together Fair Trade Wales, Cymru Global, Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel, and Global Health Partnerships Cymru. Together, we deliver key parts of the Welsh Government’s Wales and Africa Programme and other international development work across Wales, underpinned by principles of global solidarity and partnership. Hosted by the Sub-Sahara Advisory Panel, Hub Cymru Africa supports civil society organisations, diaspora-led initiatives, and community groups working to build fairer and more sustainable futures between Wales, Africa, and beyond.

About the Role

We strengthen the capacity and improve the quality of groups and organisations directly involved in international solidarity work in Wales. We support a cohesive and vibrant international development sector for Wales.

We’re recruiting a Senior Development Support Manager to work as part of the team delivering Hub Cymru Africa’s development support, mentoring and training activities across Wales. You will ensure that individuals and groups within the Wales Africa sector access a programme of training, learning and information sharing, promoting partnership working and anti-racist practice.

You will lead small a team of part-time Development Support Managers who work throughout Wales. Specific leadership responsibilities are allocated within these roles.

We’re a flexible and supportive team with an office in the centre of Cardiff. This position can be based anywhere in Wales, though you will sometimes be expected to travel for meetings and events.

Not sure the role is for you? If you would like a chat about this role with the Head of Hub Cymru Africa, please contact us via email to enquiries@hubcymruafrica.wales to arrange an informal chat.

Applications from members of the African diaspora communities in Wales, plus others currently under-represented in the sector, are particularly welcome.

Flexible working arrangements, including job share, full-time work, or compressed hours, will be considered.

To apply

  • To apply for the role please visit our website: wales/opportunities or ssap.org.uk/
  • Please send a completed application form to humanresources@ssap.org.uk by 2359 hrs, Sunday 31st May 2026
  • Please note CVs alone will not be considered. You must complete an application form as part of the process.
  • Interview Date: Thursday 11 June 2026.
Full job description [PDF] Application form [DOCX]