Comprehensive Benefits Package including:

• 25 Days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working following probation 
• Private Healthcare & Employer Pension Contributions
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Enhanced Wellbeing Support & Employee Assistance Programme

The Organisation:

A private, not-for-profit membership organisation whose objective is to transform the City of Cardiff, representing over 1000 businesses across retail, hospitality, office, leisure, culture and public sectors. Operating at the intersection of business, government and communities, they deliver strategic investment, placemaking, business support, marketing, events, public realm and policy leadership to support a vibrant, inclusive and competitive capital city. They provide a voice for their members, making Cardiff a vibrant, safe, and prosperous city for businesses, residents, and visitors. Through innovative projects and strategic partnerships, their mission is to enhance the city’s public spaces and deliver tangible improvements that make a real difference.

The Culture:

This is an organisation committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and ambitious working environment where people are empowered to contribute ideas, innovate and make a meaningful impact. Embracing values of integrity, compassion, communication and collaboration, they are member-focused and city-centric. Their work is impactful, helping to shape Cardiff’s urban environment and the emerging future.

The Role:

As the organisation enters an ambitious new phase of growth and transformation, including an expansion into Cardiff Bay, they are seeking a customer facing Business Engagement Officer to work in partnership with their members. You will be fundamental in ensuring businesses understand the value of their membership, are actively engaged in shaping future priorities, and feel confident in the organisation’s direction.

As Business Engagement Officer you will manage and grow relationships with a defined portfolio of businesses across a range of sectors. The role is focused on proactive engagement, relationship building, communicating impact and gathering insight on sector and city priorities.

This is a varied, outward facing role requiring confidence, strong communication skills and the ability to positively represent the organisation at all levels.  You’ll also demonstrate the fluidity to adapt to the changing needs of the organisation, embracing new responsibilities and confronting new challenges with positivity and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and own relationships with a defined portfolio of members across multiple sectors.
• Proactively engage businesses to ensure they understand the value, priorities and impact. 
• Identify historically disengaged members and implement targeted engagement approaches.
• Clearly communicate projects, services and opportunities to members.
• Act as a conduit for business feedback, ensuring sector and city priorities are captured and shared with the senior team.
• Support businesses in understanding how organisational activity aligns with their commercial and operational priorities.
• Maintain accurate records of engagement and key contacts using internal systems.
• Represent the organisation at meetings, events, forums and stakeholder sessions as appropriate.
• Contribute to presentations, briefings and engagement materials for businesses and stakeholders.
• Support delivery of specific projects as communicated by the Management Team.
• Keep informed of key issues affecting city centre businesses across sectors.
• Work collaboratively with partners including the local authority, police, business groups and other stakeholders.

Skills & Experience:

Essential

• Experience in account management, relationship management, sales, marketing or customer engagement.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility quickly.
• Clear and confident communication skills, including experience of speaking or presenting to groups.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at varying levels of seniority.
• Proactive approach with strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Experience using MS Office and web-based databases or CRM systems.
• Confident, personable and professional manner.
• Receptive to change and enthusiastic to develop.

Desirable

• Experience working with businesses in a city centre, retail, hospitality, leisure or service environment.
• Knowledge of Business Improvement Districts or membership organisations.
• Ability to communicate in Welsh.

Interview Process:

Aspire Recruitment Services Ltd. is acting as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy.

• To apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. The closing date for applications is Friday 2nd October, 2026. 
• Candidates shortlisted by Aspire Recruitment Services, will be invited to have a confidential discussion to explore your skills, experience and to assess mutual alignment with the opportunity.
• Candidates shortlisted by the Employer will be invited to attend an in-person interview, week commencing Monday 12th October, 2026.
• It is anticipated that the successful candidate will commence in November, 2026. 

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments can be made at any stage, to ensure candidates are fully supported throughout interviews and onboarding. As the Employment Agency, Aspire Recruitment Services encourages an open conversation about how we can best facilitate your participation.

Comprehensive Benefits Package including:

• 25 Days Annual Leave + UK Bank Holidays  
• Hybrid working
• Private Healthcare & Employer Pension Contributions
• Ongoing Training & Development
• Enhanced Wellbeing Support & Employee Assistance Programme

The Organisation:

A private sector, not-for-profit membership organisation whose objective is to transform the City of Cardiff, representing over 1000 businesses across retail, hospitality, office, leisure, culture and public sectors. Operating at the intersection of business, government and communities, they deliver strategic investment, placemaking, business support, marketing, events, public realm and policy leadership to support a vibrant, inclusive and competitive capital city. They provide a voice for their members, making Cardiff a vibrant, safe, and prosperous city for businesses, residents, and visitors. Through innovative projects and strategic partnerships, their mission is to enhance the city’s public spaces and deliver tangible improvements that make a real difference.

The Culture:

This is an organisation committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and ambitious working environment where people are empowered to contribute ideas, innovate and make a meaningful impact. Embracing values of integrity, compassion, communication and collaboration, they are member-focused and city-centric. Their work is impactful, helping to shape Cardiff’s urban environment and the emerging future.

The Role:

As the organisation enters an ambitious new phase of growth and transformation, including expansion into Cardiff Bay, their programme of investment continues to focus on creating a cleaner, safer, greener and more vibrant capital city. Pivotal to their success is the appointment of an experienced and forward-thinking Head of Place & Sustainability, to lead the strategic development of the Place function, ensuring Cardiff city centre and Cardiff Bay continue to evolve as welcoming, resilient and commercially successful destinations.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Head of Place & Sustainability will join the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for providing strategic leadership across place shaping, sustainability and long-term city development. Working closely with partners across the public, private and third sectors, the Head of Place & Sustainability will champion initiatives that strengthen the city's resilience, sustainability and commercial success.

You’ll lead the organisation’s Strategic Advisory Group, developing strategic partnerships and identifying opportunities that will improve Cardiff city centre and Cardiff Bay. Acting as Executive Sponsor for the City Operations workstream, you’ll provide strategic direction and support to the Operations Manager whilst ensuring operational delivery aligns with the wider ambitions of the BID Business Plan.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of one of the UK's leading Business Improvement Districts., influencing the long-term development of Cardiff city centre and Cardiff Bay, uniting partners, businesses and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and ensure the capital continues to thrive.

Responsibilities:

Strategic Place Leadership:

• Lead the long-term place agenda, identifying opportunities that enhance Cardiff city centre and Cardiff Bay.
• Develop strategic responses to emerging opportunities and challenges affecting the city.
• Translate long-term priorities into organisational programmes and future investment opportunities.
• Ensure place-based initiatives support the wider objectives of the BID Business Plan.

Strategic Advisory Group:

• Lead and facilitate the organisation’s Strategic Advisory Group.
• Develop agendas and programmes of discussion focused on the long-term future of Cardiff.
• Bring together businesses, partners and stakeholders to inform future priorities.
• Translate recommendations into proposals for the Executive Director, Senior Leadership Team and Board.
• Ensure outputs influence workstream priorities, advocacy activity and future organisational planning.

Strategic Projects & Place Shaping:

• Lead the development of strategic place-shaping initiatives across Cardiff city centre and Cardiff Bay.
• Identify opportunities relating to public realm, regeneration, connectivity, culture and future investment.
• Develop business cases and partnership proposals for strategic projects.
• Secure external funding and collaborative opportunities where appropriate.
• Oversee delivery of strategic place projects through the Projects Executive and relevant workstream leads.

Executive Sponsorship:

• Act as Executive Sponsor for the City Operations workstream.
• Support the Operations Manager in developing annual priorities, budgets and success measures.
• Provide strategic direction, coaching and challenge to support successful delivery.
• Remove organisational barriers and support the resolution of strategic issues.
• Ensure operational delivery contributes to wider organisational priorities.

Sustainability Leadership:

• Provide strategic leadership for the sustainability agenda.
• Support and develop the ESG Manager, providing strategic direction whilst enabling them to lead delivery of the ESG Strategy.
• Ensure sustainability, social value and ESG principles are embedded across organisational planning and strategic projects.
• Identify emerging sustainability opportunities that strengthen long-term impact.

Partnerships & Influence:

• Develop strategic relationships with Cardiff Council, Welsh Government, South Wales Police, Transport for Wales, landowners and other key partners.
• Represent the organisation on strategic partnerships, advisory groups and city-wide forums.
• With the Executive Director influence policy, investment and collaborative opportunities that benefit members.
• Working with the PR & Communications Manager position the organisation as a leading voice in shaping the future of Cardiff.

Leadership:

• Lead and develop the Place & Sustainability team.
• Foster collaboration across workstreams and organisational functions.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Contribute to organisational strategy and decision-making as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• Champion innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Skills & Experience:

To be considered for this role, you will be an experienced strategic leader with a passion for placemaking, partnership working and shaping successful city centres. You will have:

Essential

• Experience leading strategic programmes or place-based initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and partnership-building skills.
• Experience influencing senior partners and decision-makers.
• Strong project and programme management skills.
• Experience managing budgets and organisational resources.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• The ability to think strategically whilst enabling successful delivery through others.

Desirable

• Experience within a Business Improvement District, regeneration, local authority, placemaking or economic development environment.
• Knowledge of city centre management and public realm.
• Experience securing external funding or developing collaborative partnerships.
• Understanding of sustainability, ESG or place-based policy.
• Knowledge of Welsh public policy and partnership working.

Recruitment Process:

Aspire Recruitment Services Ltd. is acting as an Employment Agency in respect to this vacancy.

• To apply, please submit your CV in the first instance.
• Candidates shortlisted by Aspire Recruitment Services, will be invited to have a confidential discussion to explore your skills, experience and to assess mutual alignment with the opportunity.
• Candidates shortlisted by the Employer will be invited to attend an in-person interview, week commencing Monday 28th September.
• It is anticipated that the successful candidate will commence on 1st December 2026.   

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Reasonable adjustments can be made at any stage, to ensure candidates are fully supported throughout interviews and onboarding. As the Employment Agency, Aspire Recruitment Services encourages an open conversation about how we can best facilitate your participation.

Comprehensive benefits package including:

• Opportunities for hybrid working  
• 23 Days Annual Leave + 8 Bank Holidays
• Continued professional development 
• Pension scheme contributions

The Company:

A boutique firm, offering expertise within every aspect of conveyancing. The Firms’ founders have a strong and reputable career history which spans several areas of the legal spectrum, benefitting from a healthy client base of local and panel referrals. Having launched at the end of 2020, they have received an exceptional reception in the market with nothing but 5* reviews attributed to their name.

The Culture:

The team are small, collaborative and committed, spanning two office locations in South Wales. They share the same values, keeping the customer experience at the heart of their business operations. Promoting a flexible approach and continuous opportunities for growth, their workplace culture is conducive to professional development, without compromise to personal commitments.

The Role:

Due to continued growth, there are opportunities available for Conveyancers / Solicitors / Property Lawyers / Legal Executives to join the team, playing a pivotal role in their inevitable success. The role will suit an experienced Conveyancer with knowledge of freehold transactions, and either the existing expertise or ambition to develop within leasehold, new builds and remortgaging. The role can either be located in Cardiff or Cwmbran, with opportunities for hybrid working.

Responsibilities:

As a Conveyancer / Solicitor / Property Lawyer / Legal Executive, you will join the firm with no expectation to carry a pre-existing caseload. Instead, you will commence with zero files, building a manageable caseload at a steady pace, in line with your experience and expertise.

You will manage a caseload which incorporates freehold transactions, taking responsibility of your files from inception through to post-completion. For those with expertise within leasehold, remortgage and / or new build transactions, you will also manage sales and purchases within this remit.

There is no expectation to have a client following and no requirement for business development. However, there are ample opportunities to support with business growth, either through service excellence or proactive relationship management. In either instance, you will have a commitment to customer service, providing the highest standards of legal insight and care, to private customers, legal professionals and introducers.

In return, you will be supported by a diligent team of Legal Assistants, working within a collaborative environment. You’ll have opportunities to share your experience, providing training and mentorship to your colleagues and supporting their own professional development. You will also benefit from a strong infrastructure which includes a modern case management system, designed to streamline and digitalise the entire process.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

Applications are welcome from Conveyancers at all levels; those with extensive knowledge across the entire spectrum of freehold, leasehold, new build and shared equity, as well as those with more limited experience of standard sales and purchases with ambitions to develop.

You will be customer focused with an enthusiasm to work within a collaborative environment, where every member of the team is valued and supported.

You will pride yourself on providing an ethical and comprehensive service to your customers, providing advise which is founded in best practise as well as common sense.

Finally, you will be a team player, entirely dedicated to a shared goal. You will impart your knowledge and mentor colleagues, within an environment which is founded upon respect, patience, ambition and good humour.

Aspire Recruitment Services Ltd. is acting as an Employment Agency in respect to these vacancies.