Benthyg Cymru
Network Development Officer North & West Wales
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Swyddog Datblygu Rhwydwaith Gogledd a Gorllewin Cymru / North & West Wales Network Development Officer (Cymraeg hanfodol/Welsh Essential)
Salary £17,613 actual for 21 hours per week over 3 or 4 days (Grade 2)
Fixed Term Contract Ends 31/03/2027 (extension is funding dependent)
Start Date 1st September 2026 / ASAP
About Benthyg Cymru
Benthyg Cymru is Wales's national Library of Things network, a community-led movement built on one idea: borrowing should be as easy as popping out for a loaf of bread (or getting it delivered). Founded in 2015 following a campaign to save a local library, we've grown to a network of over 35 community sites across Wales, working hand in hand with local groups, councils, housing associations, and libraries. This is circular economy in action, community-led, practical, and rooted in place. Wales now has around six times the UK average of Libraries of Things per capita, and we're only getting started.
Purpose of the Role
To increase borrowing and strengthen the Library of Things network across North and West Wales by supporting local projects, developing network capability, building local partnerships, unlocking collaborative funding and income generation opportunities, and championing the value of borrowing, sharing as community connection and sustainability.
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You'll act as Benthyg Cymru's regional support, rooted in place, connected to community infrastructure, and responsive to local needs. Through one-to-one support, training, quarterly network meetings, partnership development, and regional influencing, you'll help Libraries of Things grow their reach, resilience, and community impact.
You'll also gather and share regional insight, learning, and evidence to support continuous improvement, demonstrate impact, and inform Benthyg Cymru's national communications and influencing work.
This is a continuing role. You'll be picking up an active regional network and existing partnerships, not starting from scratch, and you'll have the toolkit, training, and support already in place to get up and running quickly.
About You
- Practical experience of working with communities, networks, and/or public services across North and/or West Wales
- Fluent Welsh-language skills, both spoken and written, are essential for this role.
- Comfortable using social media, including creating Welsh-first content, and confident supporting network members with their own comms, mainly social media
- Experience of community development, organising, or helping people and organisations build their skills and confidence.
- A warm, approachable relationship-builder who enjoys connecting people and working collaboratively.
- Some experience of partnership development or fundraising, or enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
- Practical, organised, and comfortable taking initiative while staying connected to a small, supportive team.
- Comfortable travelling and working independently across North and West Wales.
- A generous, flexible approach and willingness to contribute across different areas when needed.
- A strong commitment to sharing, equity, inclusion, community-led action, and environmental sustainability.
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Applications
Applications in by 14th August 2026
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CV and covering letter to info@benthyg-cymru.org
Interviews
Interviews will be held virtually via Teams week commencing 17th August 2026
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