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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.

Procurement Manager

As part of a small Procurement team, you will be responsible for Medr obtaining value for money for the goods and services it procures. You will oversee compliance with all relevant procurement regulations and help Medr adopt procurement best practice, taking on board Welsh and UK government procurement policy and legislative requirements. You will develop and communicate Medr’s procurement policies and procedures to staff, suppliers and stakeholders; and interact with various internal and external stakeholders, building strategic relationships.

Salary: £39,457 – £46,243 a year
Information session: 10.00, Monday 9 November (online)
Closing date: Wednesday 18 November 2026

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Senior Investment and Monitoring Manager (Monitoring)

We are looking for a Senior Investment and Monitoring Manager (Monitoring) who will coordinate the monitoring processes for the investment and monitoring team and will have responsibility for project managing of the funding methodology review.

Salary: £49,301 – £57,083 a year
Information session: 13.00, Thursday 5 November (online)
Closing date: Sunday 15 November 2026

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Senior People and Culture Manager

We are looking for a Senior People and Culture Manager who will lead and deliver on high quality and professional organisation-wide people centred priorities, with a focus on delivering our learning and development offer that makes a tangible difference, and builds organisational capacity, capability and performance.

Salary: £49,301 – £57,083 a year
Information session: 15.00, Wednesday 28 October (online)
Closing date: Wednesday 11 November 2026

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Payroll Officer

You will process monthly payroll requests, undertake data entry on the Payroll system, produce essential reports, and assist in producing monthly statutory returns so Medr meets its obligations to HMRC and Cabinet Office.

Supporting the Payroll Manager in the delivery of an excellent payroll service, you will work closely with the People and Culture Team and other stakeholders to pay staff and our Board members correctly and on time.

Salary: £30,976 – £36,768 (pro rata) a year
Part-time role, 0.6 FTE (around 22 hours per week)
Information session: 10.00, Wednesday 28 October (online)
Closing date: Sunday 8 November 2026

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