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Wales' environmental regulator, Cyfoeth Naturiol Cymru / Natural Resources Wales, is seeking two board members, one of them to Chair the Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee. Closing date 8 December. Remunerated at £350/day. https://boards.wales #swyddi

The National independent safeguarding Board for Wales (https://safeguardingboard.wales/about-the-board/) is recruiting a new member. Deadline 20 November, remunerated at £198/day. https://boards.wales #swyddi

The #urdd is looking for new Board members. Many vacancies, Welsh essential. https://boards.wales #swyddi

Clybiau Plant Cymru Kids' Clubs is looking for three new Trustees (including Chair) - closing date 24 October https://boards.wales #swyddi

This update's all about Welsh sport, with three organisations recruiting for NEDs (Non-exec Directors): 🏌️ Wales Golf - Director (Development), closing 23 October 🪩 BowlsWales - 2 x Directors, closing 29 October 🎾 Tennis Wales - North Wales representative, closing 4 Jan Help Welsh sport be the […]

A very worthy cause - Thrive Domestic Abuse Services is looking for a new Treasurer. Closing date 20th October 🌟 https://boards.wales #swyddi

Make a difference to sport in Gwent; Chair the Sport Partnership. Remunerated at £5,000/yr. Closes 19 October. https://boards.wales #swyddi

Disability Wales is looking for their next Treasurer. Could it be you? Closing date 26 September https://boards.wales #swyddi

Dysgu – Professional Learning and Leadership Education Wales - is seeking a new Chair 👩‍🏫 Closing date is 10 October, and it's remunerated at £256/day for 3 days a month https://boards.wales #swyddi #cymru

Chair - Audit and Risk Committee for #transportforwales. £25,000 for 25 days per year (approx). https://boards.wales #trafnidiaeth #cymru #swyddi

The WRU is recruiting 🏉 No, not for the squad, and you wouldn't make it anyway. For the Council. 6 places up for grabs, 30 September deadline. No payment, but the opportunity to shape a national institution which is amazing 💫 https://boards.wales #swyddi #rugby

Vice-Chair of Powys Teaching Health Board; deadline 3 October, renumerated at £34,788 per annum 🧑‍⚕️❤️‍🩹 https://boards.wales #swyddi

A crucial position in helping prepare Wales' communities for future flooding; Chair of the Flood and Coastal Erosion Committee. Deadline 25 Sept, remunerated at £256/day https://boards.wales #flooding @swyddi

Even in the summer there are calls for new Board members... 🏫 ColegauCymru | CollegesWales looking for a member of the Audit & risk committee (closing 24 September) 🪑 The Disused Tips Authority is looking for a Chair (17 September) ❤️‍🩹 Digital Health and Care Wales is looking for a Chair (15 […]

This is a really interesting proposition - Cynnal Cymru - Sustain Wales is explicitly looking for a blend of experienced and new trustees. Excellent for Board diversity, and for helping build experience within the next generation of governance in Wales 🌟 Deadline 15 September […]

Love democracy and boundaries? Who doesn't! Don't take it easy this August. Get your pen out and apply to be Chair of the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru. Closing date 1 September. Remunerated at £337/day. https://boards.wales @swyddi

New Board positions available - at Llamau (closes 8 Sept) and with the Valuations Tribunal for Wales Governing Council (closes 22 August and no, I hadn't heard of that one either, but you can find out more about it at https://www.valuationtribunal.wales/home.html) https://boards.wales […]

The Boards Wales July newsletter is out! Read it at https://boards.wales/newsletters/newsletters-2025-july/, and join the 250 other subscribers at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc97EV1RYAz8K8-bY-5cORwhICchdY1WEBf7yE1Gksm3Qcmvg/viewform

Swydd bwysig; cadeirydd yr Athrofa Dysgu Cymraeg Genedlaethol 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Dyddiad cau 12 mis Medi. Talu £256/diwrnod. Amdani! https://boards.wales/cy/ #cymraeg @swyddi

WIDAB; it's just like WOMAD but for industry. Actually it's not, it's the Wales Industrial Development Advisory Board, and they are looking for 5 members. Remunerated at £198/day, the closing date is 1 August. They're looking for particular skills in: • Tourism & Food 👨‍🍳 • Creative […]

The Centre for Digital Public Services / Canolfan Gwasanaethau Cyhoeddus Digidol is looking for three new members 🔭 Role 1: Experience of service transformation using digital/data Role 2: Experience of health or local authorities in Wales Role 3: Finance […] [Original post on toot.wales]

Cynon Taf Community Housing Group is looking for three new Board members 🏡 Closing date 28 July https://boards.wales @swyddi #cynontaf

BRO MYRDDIN HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED is looking for two new Board members 👀 Fab opportunity to support social housing in south west Wales 💫 Closing date 15 July. https://boards.wales @swyddi

Creative Wales / Cymru Greadigol is looking for a new Board member. Remuneration is £198/day, closing date 14 July 🎇 https://boards.wales @swyddi

Swap Siop! Barry’s Big Clothes Swap is Back When: Sunday 22 June, 12–2pm. Where: Eto Preloved Kids Store, 83 Holton Road, Barry CF63 4HG. Cost: £5 per adult (kids welcome to tag along for free) Tickets £5: https://awesome.wales/events/ Dig out those wardrobe wonders you’re no longer wearing […]

Two members of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board available - closing date 15 July 🧑‍⚕️ Remuneration of £15,936 pa Also; four new trustees for National Dance Company Wales 💃 closing 27 June ⏳️ https://boards.wales @swyddi

A bunch of roles available: 🏸 Up to 7 directors of Badminton Cymru | Wales (closing 07 July) 🎾 A director of Tennis Wales (closing 20 July) 🏞️ Trustees for Keep Wales Tidy (closing 07 July) Links at https://boards.wales @swyddi

Paddle Cymru is seeking 2 non-exec Directors; one for safeguarding, and another as Treasurer 🚣 Closing on 27 June https:/boards.wales @swyddi

4 x Directors available at the Central South Active Partnership. Closing date 7 July. Expertise being sought in: 📣 Marketing/comms 💷 Finance 🛍️ Commerce https://boards.wales @swyddi

The YHA is looking for new trustees. It's a good cause and the development opportunities look fantastic. Delighted to see they are genuinely interested in hearing from Welsh candidates too - fully bilingual information pack 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🌟 https://jobs.yha.org.uk/our-roles/become-a-yha-trustee/ @swyddi

Gypsies and Travellers Wales is seeking new trustees - lots of opportunity for a variety of skills 💡 No deadline; check out the open-ended opportunities at https://boards.wales @swyddi

Yes!!! 🥳 Equal Power, Equal Voice is back to improve diversity in decision-making in Wales ✊ Head to https://epev.cymru/ and register by 30 June 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍️ Also listed on the events/training table on https://boards.wales Diolch i @mairsrambles for highlighting ❤️

Our repairers are working very hard to power through the attendees in the queue.

#benthygcymru is recruiting for Directors for a range of skills to help in the next stage of development. There's no deadline - instead it's a rolling basis. A good opportunity to support the circular economy in Wales ♻️ and develop your own skills and experience at the same time 👍️ […]

£256/day to Chair the Welsh Government Biodiversity Targets Advisory Panel for Wales 🐙 https://boards.wales A super-important role given the nature depleted state we're in! @swyddi

Some new positions available to review over the bank holiday - several health Boards and Groundwork Wales. Check 'em out at https://boards.wales @swyddi

"The forest is in the Boardroom. We just forgot to see it" How @nicw is restoring Nature’s presence in decision-making — and inviting others to do the same 🧑‍🎓🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 https://boards.wales/2025/05/19/forest-in-the-boardroom/ #governance #nature #natureontheboard @swyddi @wales @cymru

Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority is looking for three members, deadline 12 June. 1x Welsh speaking 1x experience of implementing practical solutions and working with local communities in relation to the Climate and Nature emergencies; 1x experience of […] [Original post on toot.wales]

Think #wrexham is all about the football? Think again - there's a vibrant cultural scene that extends way beyond ⚽️. Support a different side to the city; join the Wrexham Community and Culture Trust as a trustee or advisor. Closing date 21 May. https://boards.wales @swyddi

New opportunities from Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum, Taff Housing and the Books Council of Wales (this one I saw late - closes on 19 May) https://boards.wales @swyddi

A big day for public appointments. Sport Wales is looking for up to 5 Board Members 🧑‍🦽🚴🏉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿. Closing date 2 June. Velindre University NHS Trust is looking for two members, including a finance member 🏥. Closing date 30 May. https://boards.wales @swyddi #Wales

There's something for everyone in today's new vacancies: - Nature (Wildlife Trusts Wales) - Arts (Ffotogallery) - Society (Citizens Advice Flintshire) - Global (Fair Trade Wales / Cymru Masnach Deg) Links to all on https://boards.wales #boards #governance @swyddi

📣 New blog post alert 📣 The UK Government recently published a new Code of Practice for Cyber Security. Boards in Wales should take note. With free training, a toolkit, and clear guidance, it's an opportunity for stronger cyber resilience. Wales already leads with a national Security […]

- Love nature, and want to help tackle climate change? ✅ - Experienced in governance (ideally higher ed)? ✅ Chair of the Black Mountains College might be for you. Closing date 9 May. https://boards.wales @swyddi

If you know about social housing, this appointment might be for you 🌟 Chair of the Regulatory Advisory Group. Closing date 9 May https://boards.wales @swyddi

Development Bank of Wales is looking for two directors, one focusing on investments, the other on audit and risk 🏦🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Remuneration is £25k/year. Closes 22 April. https://boards.wales @swyddi

Two public Boards are recruiting: - National Independent Safeguarding Board (Members; closes 25/04) - Agricultural Advisory Panel (Chair; closes 30/04) https://boards.wales @swyddi

Today's cake from Ann is this delicious Easter themed chocolate cake which is going down very fast! Ann is an excellent baker and we appreciate her not only volunteering her sewing skills every month but also bringing in homemade cakes like this. #repaircafe #cake

Become the new Chair of this Charity that's helping safeguard tropical forests the size of 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🌲🌳🌴.... deadline is 29 April https://boards.wales @swyddi