Christina Burgess

Marketing Manager

Danielle Haynes

Head of Marketing

As the Director of Technology recruitment for Acorn by Synergie, James brings 16 years of experience in finding and placing the best talent in the technology sector. He has a proven track record of delivering successful projects in various domains, such as Oracle / Peoplesoft, Cyber Security and AI.
James is Prince II certified and have also demonstrated leadership and management skills by building and running high-performing recruitment teams from scratch. James current role at Synergie involves setting up a new, global technology division that focuses on the emerging fields of AI, Automation, Cyber and Data. His is passionate about connecting people with opportunities and helping them achieve their career goals

James Thompson

Business Unit Director - Intelligent Automation

Joseph Slaymaker

Consultant

Kieron has been in the tech space for almost 2 years. He specialises in recruiting top-tier talent in the realms of AI, automation, and cybersecurity. Kieron's passion for technology and innovation has led him to become an adept matchmaker, connecting exceptional professionals with a wide range of exciting opportunities, from roles in Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to the intricacies of PEGA systems.
His approach to recruitment is anchored in two key principles: confidence and reliability. As a confident communicator, Kieron thrives in the fast-paced, ever-evolving tech landscape. He approachs each interaction and engagement with a sense of assurance, not just in his abilities, but also in his commitment to the candidates he serves.
Kieron has had the privilege of filling numerous pivotal roles with the right candidates who have gone on to make significant contributions to their respective organisations. Witnessing their success is not just fulfilling; it's a testament to his commitment to ensuring that every placement is a win-win for both the candidate and the company.

Kieron McKeown

Consultant (Permanent)

Kristian has a wealth of recruitment experience and has a strong track record of matching the perfect candidates with his clients. Before joining S&amp;You, he spent 15 years working at some of London&rsquo;s most respected recruitment agencies. Throughout his career, he has worked in RPO, Executive Search and has run a successful permanent recruitment desk with a focus on placing office support staff into global companies. After a short stint placing executives across the communications and technology markets, he has since moved back to Wales where he now focuses on building strong partnerships and finding exceptional talent for our most senior positions.

Kristian Kurbalija

Senior Consultant

Leo Tognetti

Principal Consultant

Luke has been with our specialist team since 2018 and is responsible for many of the success stories across our executive and board recruitment portfolio. He's a secondary Welsh speaker from North Wales with Swedish heritage and initially came from a finance recruiting background before being asked to lead on our retained solutions. He has extensive experience of operating across the UK and especially in housing, sport and third sectors. He's been a member of Acorn's own internal EDI committee since 2020 and has also championed numerous EDI initiatives externally.

Luke Robért

Principal Consultant 

22 Years of Sales and Development experience within the Technology Staffing and Automation Industries
As one of the Co-Directors responsible for the Technology Practice of S&amp;You Globally, Mark is responsible for customer ecosystem growth and the strategic vision of the Technology practice. Our focus is to enable AI &amp; Automation into the modern workplace and we work with partners and a vast network of talent to enrich the way in which fast moving technology is delivered into an extensive client portfolio.
Mark has experience in working within organisations such as Adecco Professional Staffing and Hays Technology along with boutique Technology recruiters and Automation Consultancy. His skillset includes &ndash; client development, team growth, workforce engagement solutions, training and development and PL management. Excellent leadership skills and work with customers from a board level down. Mark's target is to build a robust, industry leading, global Technology offering for S&amp;You Globally that will execute solutions based on quality, engagement and at pace.

Mark Standen

Global Intelligent Automation Practice Director

With over 15 years&rsquo; experience in the Recruitment industry Paul has worked for Agency, in Managed Service, and In-House. Paul has a breadth of commercial recruitment experience and is equally as adept at managing a single vacancy, an Executive project, or a volume recruitment campaign. Paul likes to roll up his sleeves, still getting involved in day to day recruitment, whilst also supporting his team of Consultants reach their maximum potential. Paul&rsquo;s team covers Professional and Executive Commercial, Legal, and Finance &amp; Accountancy positions.

Paul Anscombe

Operations Manager

To put our clients and candidates at the centre. Putting our clients and candidates at the centre of everything we do is imperative – every decision you make should consider how it will impact the customer experience. We want to ensure we understand our customers and strive to continually increase customer satisfaction rates.

Take responsibility for your actions and stand by your promises. Accountability is about ownership and initiative. Be responsible for your actions, behaviours and decisions and take pride in what you do.

We want to create a culture of teamwork, collaboration and helping each other. In order to achieve this, it's important to communicate clearly and openly with colleagues, candidates and clients.

For each other, our communities, and our environment. Treat people how you’d like to be treated and use empathy and patience – think before you act considering body language, tone of voice and expression. Treat all people equally to encourage inclusiveness and avoid discrimination. Be mindful of our social, economic, and environmental impact.

You will be given the tools, training, and support to be able to make decisions and take actions, in line with company goals and values. Autonomy and responsibility will encourage creativity and continuous improvement.

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Part of the Acorn by Synergie who is in the top 1% of Recruitment Agencies in the UK. Our Parent Company Synergie Group are Europe’s 5th largest recruitment group. This allows us to offer a personalised and professional recruitment service backed by the tools and technologies of being part of a global powerhouse in the industry.

Our consultants are highly experienced in their field, whether they have recruited into your particular industry for several years or they have previously worked in your industry so they intrinsically know and understand your industry and the types of candidates you need to allow you to be successful. 

S&amp;You is able to create bespoke recruitment services just for you. Whether that means creating a landing page on our website, using your logo and images in our job adverts and social media posts, or creating candidate information packs that highlight the reasons why you are an attractive company to work for and also the role(s) that you are recruiting. 

We offer a UK wide recruitment service and also have the capability to recruit internationally. Utilising the latest tools and technologies we are able to identify opportunities, gather market intelligence, and attract top candidates in any location. 

Our core specialisms are Accountancy & Finance, Executive Search, Legal and Technology. S&You Specialist Recruitment is an extension of Acorn by Synergie, we have the resources to support you across multiple disciplines. 

Understanding the talent landscape and utilising the most up-to date technology is key to our success. We have invested in market leading talent analytics tool, Horsefly. This provides us with real time worker insights, allowing us together, to recruit the talented individuals you require.

Who are S&amp;You?

What makes you ‘specialist’?

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Where in the UK do you operate?

What specialisms do you cover?

What makes you different?

We provide bespoke solutions that reflect individual client requirements, these can include a traditional contingency model, subscription-based recruitment solutions for specific projects and start up / scale up clients, contingent workforce and contractor solutions or retained assignments for senior and business critical hires.

Before commencing any recruitment assignment we will provide relevant stakeholders with a detailed Talent Intelligence Report produced by Horesfly Analytics who are a market leading talent analytics orginisation. The report will include supply and demand, gender, salary and competitor data sets. 

S&amp;You is part of Acorn by Synergie, one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies. Part of Synergie Group that has 5,000 employees in over 800 offices across 17 countries. 

You can have complete confidence in us, as your specialist recruitment partner.The quality of the recruitment solutions we provide are essential and that’s why we are dedicated to achieving highly reputable industry recognised Accreditations and Awards to acknowledge and represent the professional standards we meet and exceed through our services, internal process and people.

Our Executive Search team is well placed to deliver a comprehensive campaign that ensures any senior requirement is managed and promoted effectively to achieve the best quality, volume and diversity for you to hire from. We will guide you through the process, whilst delivering a robust search and a personalised, supportive experience.

Bespoke talent solutions

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S&amp;You: The specialist sub-brand of Acorn by Synergie, one of the UK’s leading recruitment agencies, backed by Synergie Group.

We help you discover candidates as exceptional as your business

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<h5>Part of Acorn by Synergie</h5>With more than 30+ offices and on-site locations across the UK and internationally, Acorn by Synergie employs expert consultants within specialist industries and is part of the leading global recruitment group, Synergie. We're provide local recruitment support on a national level with an international reach.

<h5>Powered by Synergie</h5>S&amp;You and Acorn by Synergie are backed by the Synergie Group who operate in 17 counties worldwide. A leader in global human resources management — placing 70,000 job seekers into work every week.

<h5>S&amp;You Specialist Recruitment</h5>S&amp;You is part of Acorn by Synergie, one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies. We have a specialist team of dedicated consultants that help provide a unique recruitment service like no other.

<h5>POWERED BY SYNERGIE</h5>S&You and Acorn by Synergie are backed by the Synergie Group who operate in 17 counties worldwide. A leader in global human resources management — placing 70,000 job seekers into work every week.

S&amp;You is part of Acorn by Synergie, one of the UK's leading recruitment agencies. We are also backed by Synergie Group who operates in 17 countries worldwide.

The support we provide to all our colleagues, clients and jobseekers is responsive, versatile and effective. Our commitment is based on our core values:

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<h4>At S&amp;You Specialist Recruitment, we're dedicated to Executive Search, Board Recruitment, Senior &amp; Commercial Recruitment, and Technology roles, including AI, Automation, Cyber Security, and Data.</h4>We are committed to challenging norms and enhancing the lives of everyone we connect with by embedding diversity and inclusion into everything we do. We believe that people are the key to success.As specialist recruiters in Executive Search, Board Recruitment, Senior &amp; Commercial Recruitment, and Technology (including AI, Automation, Cyber Security, and Data), S&amp;You is your dedicated partner whether you’re looking to recruit top-tier talent or seeking your next career move. Our flexible approach to recruitment ensures that our clients and candidates always come first.With deep expertise in our specialisms, we ensure the right individuals are matched to the right businesses. We offer a professional yet personable full-service experience, and our team is always ready to help. Let’s shape your future together.

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We work with businesses to provide bespoke solutions that reflect individual client requirements, these can include the following methodologies: <ul><li>Traditional contingency recruitment model</li></ul> <ul><li>Subscription-based recruitment solutions for specific projects and start up / scale up clients</li></ul> <ul><li>Contingent workforce and contactor solutions</li></ul> <ul><li>Retained assignments for senior and business critical hires </li></ul> We're proud to support the communities we work in across the UK. Every year, we take part in a number of local and national fundraising activities, forming close relationships with many of our charity partners.

We build lasting relationships between candidates and businesses. Our goal is to gain an in depth understanding of each client’s culture, hiring needs and expectations, allowing us to effectively screen candidates and present only the strongest applicants – making the entire process as efficient and painless as possible for you. Some of our current partnerships include Welsh Sports Association, Football Association of Wales, Cardiff Capital Region and more.

We’re dedicated to achieving accreditations which acknowledge our services, internal processes and people. <ul><li>A full member of the Recruitment &amp; Employment Confederation (REC) </li></ul><ul><li>An Investors in People company </li></ul> <ul><li>Cyber Security Essentials Plus accredited </li></ul><ul><li>A Stronger Together business partner </li></ul> <ul><li>Crown Commercial Service Supplier</li></ul>

We wholeheartedly embrace EDI and work closely with employers to make sure our recruitment methods reach the most diverse range of potential applicants, and appointments are based on non-biased selection. We achieve this in the following ways: <ul><li>Top level commitment </li><li>Training and raising awareness </li></ul><ul><li>EDI Working Group </li></ul><ul><li>Candidate attraction and accessibility </li></ul>

We're proud to support the communities we work in across the UK. Every year, we take part in a number of local and national fundraising activities, forming close relationships with many of our charity partners.

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Acorn by Synergie require a Gateperson / Labourer in Lancing on behalf of their client. Will be needed to work on a commercial refurbishment project in Lancing ( BN15 9DP ) The duties of the role will include: * Controlling access of site gate * Dealing with site visitors &amp; delivery's * Labouring duties when quiet on gate The requirements: * Valid CSCS Card * Previous Gateperson experience * Full PPE Working Hours - Monday to Friday 7.30am to 5.00pm with longer hours becoming available as the job progresses Hourly Pay Rate - NegotiableDuration - 3 to 4 Weeks Apply online with your CV attached or contact Acorn's Construction team on 01633 760148Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Gateperson / Labourer 

Acorn by Synergie is advertising this vacancy on behalf of their well-established client who are recruiting for Process Loaders to join their expanding team. Salary: £14.00 per hourWork: 12 hour day &amp; night shifts Process Loader:These shift-based roles report to the First Line Manager (FLM) or Multi Operator. The individual will be part of a multi-skilled team, responsible to undertake daily, weekly, monthly manual activities for the department to meet KPI requirements for Safety, Quality, Hygiene, Service, costs and behaviours through agreed way of working. This role is in place to load the area with Materials and complete manual work supporting the production line, the jobs not requiring in depth knowledge to run the machine. Key Tasks: Responsibilities:<ul><li>Comply with all Statutory and Legal requirements.</li><li>Comply with all Safety, Health and Environment requirements.</li><li>Raise any safety hazards you see or are aware of through the correct reporting channels.</li><li>Support the risk assessment process.</li><li>Comply with any appropriate packaging or food hygiene safety regulations as defined by policy or legislation, such as HACCP.</li><li>Comply with all Product and Process quality requirements.</li><li>Ensure that your area of responsibility is in line with the 5s standards for that area using clean as you go methods as much as possible.</li><li>Prepare and load materials, start, stop and reset equipment whilst ensuring the department delivers finished goods of the right quality and the right cost on time in full</li><li>Remove excess from the area processed to the correct standard for return to warehouse, scraping this will include skips full, empty etc.</li><li>Bring Materials from drop off locations to the designated locations in work areas.</li></ul> Key Tasks: Accountabilities:<ul><li>Consistent execution of routine basic tasks (daily, weekly, monthly) within agreed ways of working</li><li>Work with attention to detail to agreed timescales.</li><li>Work as part of a flexible team</li><li>Undertake any related tasks as directed by the First Line Manager or Multi Operator</li><li>Attend meetings and briefings as necessary.</li><li>Comply with all documentation and transactions required to complete the tasks.</li><li>Ensure that all internal customer requirements are met.</li><li>Collect and prepare samples on required frequency.</li><li>Off load dry goods materials (Brewing and utilities)</li><li>Move materials to required areas to ensure smooth production.</li><li>Execute cleaning tasks (Production areas, external cleaning, and machines)</li><li>Undertake rework activities when required.</li><li>Fill all required documents related to the activity undertaken.</li></ul> Skills, Knowledge and experience required: <ul><li>General certificate of secondary education (GCSE) Maths and English C grade, grade 4 or equivalent</li><li>The successful candidate will receive the training and support for the role.</li><li>IT Competent</li><li>Effective team player, with the ability to coordinate and effectively communicate within teams.</li></ul>Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Process Loader

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Safeguarding and Wellbeing Manager to uphold our values and contribute to the creation of healthy, safe environments for gymnasts across Wales. This role will support the Executive Director of Safeguarding in managing safeguarding cases and driving continual improvements in safeguarding practices across clubs and leisure centers. This role is crucial to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all involved in Welsh Gymnastics, offering an opportunity to make a significant impact to the lives of gymnasts across Wales. If you are passionate about safeguarding and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.Key Details Salary: £28,000 - £30,000, with 26 days of annual leave and other benefits. Location: Cardiff with hybrid and flexible working. Contract: Permanent and Full-time Responsibilities * Log, investigate, and support the management of safeguarding concerns: Handling allegations, concerns, and complaints efficiently and effectively * Risk assessment: Support the assessment and manage risks and vulnerabilities to ensure gymnasts' safety * Conduct investigations: Investigation of low-level safeguarding cases, to include interviews, gathering evidence and liaising with relevant stakeholders. * Reporting high risk cases to statutory services. * Monitor outcomes: Oversee the implementation of actions and disciplinary sanctions, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records. * Work with a team of experienced Gymnastics Development Officers to support clubs, leisure centres and other environments where gymnastics takes place. This will include some travel across Wales. * Supporting and advising clubs and leisure centres to ensure environments are healthy, happy spaces that promote gymnasts' wellbeing. * Deliver training sessions for clubs, leisure centres and parents. * Serve as a key point of contact, offering advice and support on safeguarding matters. * Managing and supporting club Safeguarding and Wellbeing Officers. * Deputising for the Executive Director of Safeguarding. * Uphold policies: Ensure compliance with Welsh Gymnastics' policies. Requirements * Degree, Diploma or equivalent experience in social work or child protection is essential. * Proven track record in safeguarding is essential. * Experience of case management, lead or support role in safeguarding investigations and/or safety planning and risk assessing. * Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough investigations and interviews. * Full UK diving license with access to a vehicle. * Full enhanced DBS (to be contacted by Welsh Gymnastics. Any job offer will be conditional on the outcome of the DBS check and references). * Strong verbal and written communication skills, to include record keeping of meetings. * Ability to provide safeguarding advice and guidance to our stakeholders, including gymnastics clubs and coaches. * Meticulous record-keeping abilities. * Competent in using Microsoft Office software * Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders such as coaches and parents. * Keenness to develop and improve skills. Please note this is only a summary of the responsibilities and requirements, for the full description please visit Welsh Gymnastics Website. To ApplyApplicants are required to submit their CV and cover letter (no more than 2 A4 sides) to explain how their skills and experience align to the person specification of the role. The deadline for applications is Monday 16th September 2024, with interviews taking place from Monday 23rd September.Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Safeguarding & Wellbeing Manager

Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting for a Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver on behalf of their client. The roles are based in Magor. Our client offers a unique working environment where dedication counts and challenging the status quo is the norm.Requirements of the Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver: * A valid counterbalance licence (essential) refreshed within the last 3 years * Double handler experience is desirable but not essential * Awareness of health and safety practices * To be comfortable with learning to operate the company's warehouse computer system to locate stock * A reliable character and a good work ethicShifts: * 12 hours * Made up of day and night shifts. Pay: £15.42 per hour &amp; overtime paid over 48 hours worked per week at £26.05 per hour.This could potentially lead to a permanent position.If you are interested and meet the roles criteria click apply and upload your CV today.Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Counterbalance Forklift Truck Driver

<div class="flex max-w-full flex-col flex-grow"><div class="min-h-[20px] text-message flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 whitespace-normal break-words [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5 overflow-x-auto" dir="auto" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="15d006be-7836-47c0-825c-5ecd8154d782"><div class="flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]"><div class="markdown prose w-full break-words dark:prose-invert light">S&amp;You are currently recruiting for a Senior Dynamics Developer on behalf of their client. This role emphasises a proactive mindset and responsibility in a dynamic, multi-skilled team environment focused on delivering high-quality IT services. The position involves working with a range of technologies to build enterprise-level solutions, diagnosing and resolving system issues, and shaping the technical strategy of the department.The candidate should have experience with large-scale technical solution delivery, strong familiarity with Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum), and a passion for DevOps principles. They should be skilled in Microsoft Azure Cloud and Azure DevOps and be capable of contributing to a cloud-first approach. Additionally, expertise in MS Dynamics and Power Apps is essential, with opportunities to grow and expand into other technical areas. Must hold UK passport to Apply</div></div></div></div>Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Senior Dynamics Developer

An exciting opportunity to join a volunteer board as a non-executive director in a period of growth and development for bowls in Wales. BowlsWales are seeking to appoint a Vice-Chair who is an experienced and passionate individual to provide strategic leadership and valuable insight, knowledge and experience to help support the direction of the sport.
We appreciate the commitment needed for Volunteer Board Members. Therefore, we are happy to provide any training and development opportunities to help develop the required skills.
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Key Details
Salary: Voluntary plus expenses
Term of Office: Initially 3 years with the opportunity to serve an additional 3 years.
Location: Majority of meetings held virtually with the occasional meeting in Cardiff.
Time Commitment: Approximately 2 days a month. Usually, 6 Board meetings per year with an Annual General Meeting, usually held in the evening. May be asked to represent the organisation at events. With the current work that is being undertaken to develop a strategy and grow the sustainability of the organisation, greater time commitment will be required.
BowlsWales is fully committed to the principles of the equality of opportunity and responsible for ensuring that no job applicant, employee, volunteer, child, young person, Team Wales competitor or official receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, colour, disability, ethnicity, race, parental or marital status, nationality, religious belief, political persuasion, social background or sexual orientation.
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The Role
The Board is responsible for providing appropriate oversight, governance and leadership to the organisation in the pursuit of its objectives.
The Vice-Chair role is designed to support the Chair in the setting of the organisation's strategy and policies, providing leadership and planning support, and to act for the Chair when they are not available, ensuring an immediate replacement is in place in the event the Chair cannot be present for meetings, events or in any way unavailable to lead the business of the Board.
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Responsibilities
* Assist the Chair in leading the overall direction of the organisation, and in delivering the overall strategy for the sport * Support the Chair in leading and directing the Board either at full Board meetings or on specialist advisory panels or working groups; * Share responsibility with the Chair for legality and probity in the conduct of the organisation * Have a clear vision as to how the organisation can continue to contribute as a deliverer across the sport * Have the ability to scrutinise and excellent analytical skills to support and challenge the Board effectively, to ensure that organisation meets its aims, objectives and performance targets; * Participate in the corporate planning process, including agreeing annual budget plans for operational programmes and corporate activities; * Have a good understanding of corporate responsibility and risk management to ensure that the organisation's activities are conducted effectively and efficiently; * Have an enquiring mind, good listening skills and ability to understand complex situations/reports.
 Person Specification
* The ability to lead an executive board and support the leadership of the organisation; * Provide strategic guidance and have the ability to build strong relationships; * High level of understanding and interest Sports Governance; * A commitment to the values and principles of the organisation; * Strong business and financial acumen * Experience of committee work * Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills proven leadership skills * Strong organisational skills * Ability to understand complex strategic issues, analyse and resolve difficult problems * Sound, independent judgement, common sense and diplomacy * High standards of personal integrity and probity * Politically astute, with the ability to grasp relevant issues and understand relationships between interested parties * Clear understanding, and acceptance, of the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities of board members * Excellent knowledge of governance * Sufficient time and commitment to fulfil the role.
 Recruitment Process
Closing Date: 13th September 2024
Interviews: Between 16th September and 27th September 2024
To apply, please provide a CV and a cover letter setting out your suitability for the role to.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

Vice Chair

An exciting opportunity to join a volunteer board as a Non-Executive Director in a period of growth and development for bowls in Wales. BowlsWales are seeking to appoint a Chair who is an experienced and passionate individual to provide strategic leadership and valuable insight, knowledge and experience to help support the direction of the sport. We appreciate the commitment needed for Volunteer Board Members. Therefore, we are happy to provide any training and development opportunities to help develop the required skills.
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Key Details
Salary: Voluntary plus expenses
Term of Office: Initially 3 years with the opportunity to serve an additional 3 years.
Location: Majority of meetings held virtually with the occasional meeting in Cardiff.
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Time Commitment: Approximately 2 days a month. Usually, 6 Board meetings per year with an Annual General Meeting, usually held in the evening. May be asked to represent the organisation at events. With the current work that is being undertaken to develop a strategy and grow the sustainability of the organisation, greater time commitment will be required.
BowlsWales is fully committed to the principles of the equality of opportunity and responsible for ensuring that no job applicant, employee, volunteer, child, young person, Team Wales competitor or official receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, gender, colour, disability, ethnicity, race, parental or marital status, nationality, religious belief, political persuasion, social background or sexual orientation.
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The Role
The Board is responsible for providing appropriate oversight, governance and leadership to the organisation in the pursuit of its objectives. The chair provides leadership to the board with prime responsibility for ensuring it has agreed priorities, a coherent and achievable strategy, appropriate structures, processes and a productive culture. They will enable the board to achieve its potential and secure the long-term success of the organisation.
The Chair's primary role is to provide assurance of the Board's integrity and the effective management of the organisation. At a secondary level the Chair may also publicly represent the Board and its policies to Members and other stakeholders. The role should never be merely procedural or ceremonial.
 Responsibilities
* Ensure the Board's behaviour is consistent with its own rules and those legitimately imposed upon it from outside the organisation (e.g. HMRC, Sport Wales, the sport's International Federation) * Ensure meeting discussion focuses on those issues which, according to Board policy, clearly belong to the group as opposed to the staff or another sub-committee * Ensure Board discussions are timely, fair, orderly, thorough, efficient, limited to time and kept to the point * Provide effective line management to staff, including General Manager and Development Manager * Facilitating effective board meetings, liaising with the General Manager, where appropriate, with the drafting of agendas and supporting papers for board meetings and ensuring that the business is covered efficiently and effectively in those meetings; * Encouraging all board members to contribute their skills, experience and opinions in order to ensure adequate scrutiny; * Manage conflicts of interest and loyalty; * Creating a board environment with strong working relationships and where challenge and scrutiny are welcomed; * Participating in any board induction, training and evaluation identified as an individual board member and as part of the board or committee; * Maintaining the board's commitment to board diversity, renewal and succession planning, in line with the governing document and/or current good practice; * Undergoing an individual and board performance appraisal, and attending any additional training highlighted as a result of the evaluation process; * Undertaking evaluations of the performance of board members and directing the governance lead to facilitate remedial action where required; * Representing the organisation at functions, meetings and in the wider media, in line with the organisation's agreed media strategy.
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Person Specification * High level of understanding and interest in Sports Governance * A commitment to the values and principles of the organisation * Looking for an individual that can lead on and implement transformational change across the organisation and sport * Strong business and financial acumen * Experience of committee work * Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills and proven leadership skills * Strong organisational skills * Ability to understand complex strategic issues, analysing and resolving difficult problems * Sound, independent judgement, common sense and diplomacy * High standards of personal integrity and probity * Politically astute, with the ability to grasp relevant issues and understand relationships between interested parties * Clear understanding, and acceptance, of the legal duties, liabilities and responsibilities of board members * Excellent knowledge of governance * Sufficient time and commitment to fulfil the role.
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Recruitment Process
Closing Date: 13th September 2024
Interviews: Between 16th September and 27th September 2024
To apply, please provide a CV and a cover letter setting out your suitability for the role to.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.

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