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#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 β»οΈ and develop your own skills and experience at the same time ποΈ
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Β£256/day to Chair the Welsh Government Biodiversity Targets Advisory Panel for Wales π https://boards.wales
A super-important role given the nature depleted state we're in!
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Some new positions available to review over the bank holiday - several health Boards and Groundwork Wales. Check 'em out at https://boards.wales
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"The forest is in the Boardroom. We just forgot to see it"
How @nicw is restoring Natureβs presence in decision-making β and inviting others to do the same π§βππ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ https://boards.wales/2025/05/19/forest-in-the-boardroom/
#Governance #Nature #NatureOnTheBoard
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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 inclusion and diversity
There are a variety of other 'asks' of skills in the mix too, including understanding the needs of young people, health and wellbeing, rural development. Take a look π
https: boards.wales
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Think #Wrexham is all about the football? Think again - there's a vibrant cultural scene that extends way beyond β½οΈ.
Support a different side to the city; join the Wrexham Community and Culture Trust as a trustee or advisor. Closing date 21 May.
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New opportunities from Pembrokeshire Coastal Forum, Taff Housing and the Books Council of Wales (this one I saw late - closes on 19 May)
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A big day for public appointments. Sport Wales is looking for up to 5 Board Members π§βπ¦½π΄ππ΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ. Closing date 2 June.
Velindre University NHS Trust is looking for two members, including a finance member π₯. Closing date 30 May.
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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@a.gup.pe
π£ New blog post alert π£
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 Operations Centre. Now letβs embed good governance π€π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ
https://boards.wales/2025/04/18/cybersecurity-new-board-obligations/
- Love nature, and want to help tackle climate change? β
- Experienced in governance (ideally higher ed)? β
Chair of the Black Mountains College might be for you. Closing date 9 May.
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If you know about social housing, this appointment might be for you π Chair of the Regulatory Advisory Group. Closing date 9 May
https://boards.wales
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Development Bank of Wales is looking for two directors, one focusing on investments, the other on audit and risk π¦π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώ Remuneration is Β£25k/year. Closes 22 April.
https://boards.wales
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Two public Boards are recruiting:
- National Independent Safeguarding Board (Members; closes 25/04)
- Agricultural Advisory Panel (Chair; closes 30/04)
https://boards.wales
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Become the new Chair of this Charity that's helping safeguard tropical forests the size of π΄σ §σ ’σ ·σ ¬σ ³σ Ώπ²π³π΄.... deadline is 29 April
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Help others through using your knowledge, skills and experience obtained through your own career; join the Board of Careers Wales. 3 vacancies. Closing date 29 April.
https://boards.wales
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#CareersWales
It's NHS Board day! Three Chairs of NHS Trusts are available, plus a digital member for Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board.
The three Trusts looking for Chairs are Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and Velindre University NHS Trust.
Links to all positions at https://boards.wales
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