{en}Finance and Procurement Administrator{/en}{cy}Gweinyddwr Cyllid a Chaffael{/cy} in Cardiff

Estyn is the education and training inspectorate for Wales, and we’re passionate about helping every learner access high-quality education and training. We work closely with providers, offering support, promoting strong accountability, and helping shape a positive future for education across Wales.

Our people are at the centre of our mission. We’re proud to offer a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to grow.

We are seeking two organised and proactive Administrators to join our Finance and Procurement Services team. One role will support our Finance function and one will support Procurement, providing high-quality administrative support, maintaining accurate records, and helping to deliver efficient, customer-focused services across Estyn. We are looking for individuals with excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a busy and collaborative environment. When you apply, you will be applying for both roles, as they are assessed against the same criteria. At interview, we will ask candidates their preferred role, either in finance or procurement and will endeavour to place successful candidates in their preferred role.

At Estyn, you’ll join a collaborative and inclusive organisation that values professional growth and wellbeing.

• Generous holiday entitlement – 41 days away from work each year (made up of 32 days of annual leave, plus 9 public/privilege holidays – pro-rated for those who work part-time).
• Wellbeing time – 1 hour of wellbeing time per week, in addition to holidays (pro-rated for those who work part-time).
• A flexible and hybrid working environment, supporting work–life balance through homeworking, team days, flexitime, and regular all-staff events.
• A strong commitment to learning and development.
• Excellent pension – access to the Civil Service Pension scheme. We contribute 28.97% of your salary, which equates to £7,913 per year.
• Support for your wellbeing – access to an employee assistance programme, free annual health checks, seasonal flu jabs, and a free eye care scheme.
• Support for your family life – generous family friendly policies including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Special offers and discounts – access to a range of discounts and exclusive offers through the Civil Service Social Club and a cycle to work scheme.

At Estyn, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and supported. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds and disabled people. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. We value different perspectives and lived experiences, believing that a diverse team leads to stronger ideas, richer discussions, and better outcomes for learners across Wales.

Full details of working for us, and more information on the role and who we are looking for, can be found here. Guidance on how to apply can be found here. You will be prompted to complete an application form during the process, but for ease, please download the form here and upload it at stage 3 of the application. If you have any questions about the role, please contact [email protected].