Board Member (Board Sub Committee Chair with private and/or commercial sector background) - Natural Resources Wales
- Body
- Welsh Government
- Appointing Department
- Welsh Government
- Sector
- Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
- Location
- Due to the Covid-19 pandemic many of the meetings are currently held virtually, but longer term the meetings will be held in public in different locations around Wales, some of which may require an overnight stay.
- Number of Vacancies
- 1
- Remuneration
- £350 per day plus reasonable expenses.
- Time Requirements
- 42 days per year
Campaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
24/03/2021
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Closed for Applications
30/04/2021 at 16:00
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Panel Sift
10/05/2021
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Final Interview Date
02/07/2021
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Announcement
TBC
Assessment Panel
- Panel Member
- Tim Render
- Added
- 24/03/2021
- Positions
- Director - Land, Nature & Food Departmental Official
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- Panel Member
- Sir David Henshaw
- Added
- 24/03/2021
- Positions
- Chair, Natural Resources Wales Representative of Organisation
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- Panel Member
- Alison Thorne
- Positions
- Other Panel Member
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- Panel Member
- Gwenllian Roberts
- Positions
- Other Panel Member
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- Panel Member
- Gatenby Sanderson
- Panel Role
- Other Panel Member
- Positions
- Support the panel with the selection process.
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Vacancy Description
We are looking for a Board members to commence on 1 September 2021. This guidance is for the role of Board Sub Committee Chair, with private and/or commercial sector background.
NRW needs people with ambition and ideas who can commit to attend six Board meetings a year. Board members will also be expected to be members of statutory sub-committees which meet 4-6 times a year. This role has a time commitment of 42 days per year and will be offered as an initial appointment of two, three or four years. The role can be located anywhere in Wales and attracts remuneration of £350 per day plus reasonable expenses.
Person Specification
All candidates need to demonstrate the following skills and behaviours:
- Respect for and understanding of the principles of accountability and good governance
- Judgement in complex decision-making
- Ability to interpret and challenge financial reports and wider performance issues
- A focus on our future generations
- A demonstrable commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Role specifications
In addition, we are looking for people who meet the following skills:
- Experience chairing a committee
- Private sector and/or commercial experience
- Welsh language ability desirable.
Additional Information
To make an application please visit the Welsh Government’s public appointment website. For queries about the role please email the Welsh Government’s Public Appointments Unit. To book a place at the information events for prospective candidates please contact NRW’s Board Secretariat.