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Joshua Knapman

15 unusual jobs you can apply for in Wales straight away

If you fancy a career change and are looking for something completely different to the usual office-based nine to five, we've found a few jobs that may pique your interest.

A number of vacancies are floating around in Wales; some in a line of work that's slightly unusual, and some jobs for people looking to take that big step up - in both responsibility and pay.

There are some that'll leave your tastebuds tingling, but be warned, there's one job that requires a very strong stomach.

Here are the interesting, unusually and aspirational jobs you can apply for right now in Wales.

1. A crime scene cleaner

Crime Scene Cleaning UK LTD, based in Bridgend, is looking for someone to fill the role of crime scene cleaner.

The person to fill the vacancy will join a "fast-growing" team of mobile crime scene cleaners - but it's definitely not a job for the faint-hearted.

The job advert for the Crime Scene Cleaning UK LTD vacancy also says that full training will be given to the successful candidate and a company vehicle will be provided, with all motoring costs covered.

Apply here.

2. Chocolate Advisor

This one is a lot nicer - as it involves chocolate.

Lindt is looking for a chocolate advisor for one of its stores in Bridgend - you can apply here.

This is the 'coffee cup trick' used to catch people out in job interviews

3. Pub business Partner

Chances are you've thought about running your own pub.

Well, now you can as Marstons is looking for a pub business partner.

You can apply for the role at the Black Lion in Mold, here

4. Ethical hacker

(South Wales Echo)

Not only does this job sound cool, but you'll be doing good work too.

Working in cyber security, based in Cardiff, you'll be testing the effectiveness of their security controls in both the technology and human process spaces.

You can apply here.

5. Football statistician

If you're a football fan and want to get paid to attend games, this is the job for you.

You just have to create reports, based on data collection, from the venues you'll travel to.

It's a part-time role and students are welcome to apply.

Apply here.

6. Chief officer on a research vessel

(Daily Post Wales)

P&O Maritime Services is recruiting a chief officer for the Prince Madog - a UK registered research vessel based in Menai Bridge.

If this sounds like the job for you, apply here.

7. Food technologist in a chocolate factory

Another chocolate-related job, this one would see the successful candidate take responsibility for all the technical food related roles within the company.

The role includes preparing new product samples, writing product specifications, and ensuring products match agreed specifications.

Apply here.

8. Children’s entertainer

Whether you are looking for a new career or a part-time or weekend job in Cardiff, this children's entertainer job will pay you between £47.50 - £77.50ph to party for a living.

There are definitely worse ways to make money.

You can apply here.

9. Couples job - head gardener and housekeeper

This job requires a couple - to take on roles of head gardener and housekeeper.

The owners of a seven-bedroom period property in North Wales, are now looking for an experienced couple to take on the roles of head gardener and housekeeper to work along side a small existing team.

You can apply here.

10. Events and wedding coordinator

Wedding bunting from Poundland (Poundland)

If planning events is your passion, this job is for you.

The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the private event management, predominantly weddings, from securing bookings to planning and delivering the events.

Apply here.

11. Football party coach

If you're a qualified football coach looking for something a bit different, Cardiff City House of Sport is looking for party coaches.

They offer one-hour children's birthday parties with a qualified coaches, predominantly at weekends.

Find out more, here.

12. Head of planning

The successful candidate could earn up to £53,000 a year, Monmouthshire Council’s planning service is looking for someone to lead their team.

Should you require any further information regarding this post, please contact Mark Hand at markhand@monmouthshire.gov.uk or apply here.

13. Advance content and social media writer

Our sister website, North Wales Live, is looking for someone with superb social media skills, who can create compelling and shareable content for the digital and social media platforms.

If you're NCTJ qualified or have an exceptional track record in digital publishing, apply here.

14. Principal waste management officer

So this one might not sound like the most glamorous of jobs, but it does offer a salary of at least £32,000 a year.

The role includes running waste management operations at the Penhesgyn or Gwalchmai Waste Facility and providing additional senior level support.

Find out more here.

15. Trading Standards officer/financial investigator

This opportunity is available to work within the special investigations team within regulatory services.

The successful candidate will be an experienced investigator (both criminal and financial) of deceitful practices and will work within a small team carrying out investigations across the City regarding Trading Standards and Counter-Fraud legislation.

Find out more, and apply, here.

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