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Working for us

We are a new Welsh Government arm’s length body, responsible for funding, regulating and overseeing further education, including colleges and school sixth forms, higher education, including research and innovation, adult education and adult community learning, and  apprenticeships and training. 

We will work with partners to enable a tertiary education and research system that is centred around the needs of learners, society, and the economy; with excellence, equality and engagement at its heart. 

Our values

Our values really matter to us, and they help shape the culture of our organisation.

Dysgu (to learn; to teach; to educate) – learning is at the heart of everything we do. We believe curiosity fuels innovation and helps expand our horizons.

Cydweithio (to work together; to collaborate; to co-operate) – we can achieve far more together than we ever could alone.

Cynnwys pawb (to include everyone; to involve everyone) – we are passionate about inclusion, seeking to create the right conditions for everyone to achieve their full potential.

Rhagori (to exceed; to excel) – we have high aspirations for tertiary education and research in Wales and always set high standards for ourselves to be the best we can be.

What you’ll get

Alongside your salary, Medr offers a generous contribution to your civil service pension.

We also provide:

34 days’ annual leave a year (pro rata).
environment that embraces work life balance, including dedicated weekly well-being time.
A Cycle to Work Scheme to make owning a bicycle more affordable.

Additional support when you need it

We know that sometimes you may face challenges or life events that mean you need additional support.

We provide a comprehensive employee assistance programme with remote access to resources and in person support whenever required.
We have a special leave policy ensuring everyone in the organisation receives the support they need during difficult times.

More than just a workplace

Our active sport, social and well-being committee offers a range of activities to come together outside the work setting.
You will be entitled to 5 days’ paid leave a year for voluntary work to support our communities.

Personal and professional development

Once you’re offered a post, we will get to know you and work with you to develop a personalised onboarding plan which considers your experience, skills, learning style and knowledge.
We’ll help you shape your development plans with personalised career conversations and objectives, taking account of delivery goals alongside your career aspirations.
We support all our staff to learn Welsh or improve their Welsh language skills.

A workplace for everyone

We are really interested in you as an individual and what you will bring to our organisation. Our blended assessment process is designed to help us get to know you, better enabling us to appoint someone who will thrive in the role and who shares our organisational values.

We strive for a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we want to help you demonstrate your full potential whatever type of assessment is used. We are happy to discuss any person-centred adjustments needed to the recruitment process. Just contact [email protected].

Vacancies

We have several open job opportunities as we continue to build our team.

Solutions Developer Manager

As a member of the Data and Development Team within the Digital Directorate, you will be responsible for collaborating on the design, development, maintenance and support of software solutions to meet evolving business requirements.

You will ensure that all developments comply with information security policies and audit recommendations, and that they meet the latest security standards.

By providing high-quality systems and solutions, you will enable users from a variety of business areas to effectively fulfil their roles, thereby supporting the organisation’s strategic objectives and contributing to the continued strength and development of the tertiary education sector in Wales.

Salary: £39,457 – £46,243 a year

Information session: 13.00, Monday 10 August (online)

Closing date: Sunday 23 August 2026

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Cyber Security Analyst

The Cyber Security Analyst will be responsible for safeguarding Medr’s digital assets by monitoring, analysing, and responding to cyber threats across its systems and services. The role ensures effective security controls are implemented in line with security policies and latest standards, supports secure system and service design, and undertakes real-time threat analysis, risk assessments and incident investigations.

The role is critical to maintaining the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Medr’s data and infrastructure, while supporting the resilience of its digital operations in an evolving threat landscape.