Careers

We provide a varied benefits package. We are big supporters of a work life balance and offer a range of flexible working approaches. Benefits include: 

• 33 days annual leave 
• option to purchase 5 additional days per year 
• flexible working opportunities, including flexi-time (where applicable) 
• Local Government or Scottish Widows Pension Scheme 
• comprehensive learning and development opportunities 
• use of on-site gym at the National Centre in Cardiff 
• employee assistance programme for counselling 
• Civil Service Sports & Leisure Club membership 
• cycle to work scheme 
• free car park and bike shed 

We believe in continuous learning and improvement. When you join us, you’ll get a tailored induction programme and essential training to get you started. You’ll also have access to: 

• job-specific training 
• lunchtime workshops 
• coaching and mentoring 
• Welsh language upskilling 
• long-term study opportunities 

You can read our full staff handbook, which includes more information about: 

• pay structure 
• pensions 
• parental leave 
• work life balance 

To enable sport in Wales to thrive, our workforce must represent the wider population. We’re committed to recruiting and attracting diverse talent. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including ethnic minority, LGBTQ+ and disabled people. We use inclusive recruitment practices including blind shortlisting of candidates. 

We recognise that the ‘confidence gap’ may impact the diversity of applicants we hear from. Research indicates that men often apply for jobs even where they only meet 60% of the listed criteria. Whereas women tend only to apply when they fulfil all the specified criteria. Similar results have been found in studies relating to other marginalised groups.  

If you believe you could be a good fit for one of our roles, even if you don’t meet every point of the job description, you should apply. 

We are a Disability Confident employer. We want to support you with adjustments through our recruitment process to make sure you can be at your best. This could include: 

• accessibility adaptions 
• an interview support person 
• assistive technology 
• extra time for written assessments or tasks 

This is not an exhaustive list and we want you to be able to perform at your best. If you need any adjustments, email the contact on the job advert who will be able to advise you.  

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as Chat GPT, Copilot and Gemini can be helpful in various stages of applying for a job. You could use AI as a tool to research Sport Wales and the job you’re applying for. You could also use it to organise your thoughts, refine your writing or to help you prepare for an interview.  

However, we want to get to know you as a person, so you should ensure any AI-aided content reflects you accurately. You must not use AI tools to: 

• exaggerate qualifications 
• misrepresent your experiences 
• copy and paste generic responses without editing them 

We may use AI to generate ideas for job adverts, job descriptions, assessments and interview questions. But we will never use AI tools to make selection or hiring decisions. 

We understand that during your application, we’ll ask you to share sensitive, personal information. We are committed to respecting your privacy. We will hold and process all personal information you provide during the registration and application process as per the Data Protection Act 2018.  

You can find out more about how we use personal information in our privacy policy.