We Are Hiring
V A C A N CY
Secretariat – Part Time 

An opportunity has arisen to undertake administration work as Secretariat for the Welsh Ploughing Association, on a part-time basis.
 
The Welsh Ploughing Association was formed in 1958 with a vision to hold an annual All Wales Ploughing and Hedging Championships Match and to help encourage Ploughing and Hedging within the Principality. The Association currently has twenty-seven ploughing societies affiliated to it.
The Association is made up of members and affiliated Societies who nominate representatives on to the Council of the Association.
 
 
The role is varied; covering all aspects of administration for the charity.
 
Responsible for answering calls, correspondence and all mailouts.
Acting as liaison between the WPA Council & Members/outside organisations. Scheduling meetings, including room bookings and refreshments.
Attend Committee meetings, record the Minutes & prepare Agendas ahead of meetings.
Attend the annual All Wales Ploughing & Hedging Championships to help the local committee carry out the scoring of the match and coordinate the presentation of results.
Process entry forms for competitors to have qualified to plough in national championships  
 
 
You need to be passionate and committed to the long-term success of the Association whilst being able to work alone and meet deadlines.
 
The position reports directly to the Chairman of Trustees and Council and the following attributes are important personal qualities for the role.
 
Experience, skills and knowledge
 
Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing, proficient in IT and familiar with operating databases and mail merge, a friendly, approachable and confident manner. The ability to work on own initiative as well as within a team and under pressure. The ability to converse in English and Welsh (desirable), Good organisational and time management skills,  
 
 
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to the Chairman of the Trustees, in writing to Mr William Miles, Trecoed Letterston, Haverfordwest,SA62 5UN
Or by email [email protected]
 
Closing date: 31 October 2024
 
 
 
 
 
 

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
 
Renumeration:       Negotiable
 
 
Part-time hours:
 
Base:                          Homeworking
 
 
 
 

Welcome to the Welsh Ploughing Association  Web Site. In March, as I am sure you are all well aware, at the AGM of the Association four of the five Trustees either resigned from their positions or did not put their names forward for election. Consequently, a new board of Trustees was elected for the coming year. Their names and contact details are available on  the about page of this website. In addition, on  May 15th our secretary also resigned with immediate effect which resulted in Welsh Ploughing not having a secretary or any contact point for members due to the fact that we were unable to access emails or the website at the time. We have now been able to open a new email address and have access to the website .We will be advertising the position of secretary in the near future with the intention of appointing a new secretary with hopefully the full backing of Council at the November  Council Meeting . In the interim period the role of secretary will be undertaken by The Trustees. If you have any matters that you would like to bring to our attention then please get in touch on the secretariat address below.
We now look forward to the autumn round of matches and especially the Welsh Championship which is being hosted by Carmarthen Ploughing society on September 28th.
William Miles
​( chair of trustees)