At the heart of Literature Wales are its employees and we rely on them to effectively deliver the ambitions and priorities of the Strategic Plan for 2022-27. We care about the health and well-being of our team and recognise the importance of sustaining a healthy, supportive, and inclusive culture, that is also reflective of the true nature of Wales’ rich and diverse communities.
Literature Wales aims to be an inclusive organisation committed to welcoming candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. We assess applications on the strength of potential, and we will take positive action by guaranteeing an interview to every applicant who meets the suitability requirements of the role and who notes in their application that they identify as under-represented within the literary sector. Our aim is to develop literature as an art form that is representative and accessible to everyone in Wales. We believe that we can best deliver that aim by creating a diverse workforce with varied lived experiences.
When recruiting, we especially encourage applications from individuals who identify with one or more of the following statements:
- I come from a Black, Asian or Minority ethnic background.
- I am disabled or suffer from long-term illness (mental or physical).
- I come from a low-income background.
We are a bilingual organisation where most of the staff speak Welsh, and we all have a positive attitude towards the Welsh language. We provide support for colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in their roles, and the Welsh-speaking team members are always happy to support learners at all levels to enjoy discovering the language.
With all recruitment we are open to hear from applicants who would like to discuss any flexibilities for the role such as job-share/part-time/flexible or hybrid working and contract duration.