We’re looking for new Trustees!
ColegauCymru is a post-16 education charity. We believe that all learners have the right to a world-class education, delivered in a safe, diverse, and inclusive setting and within a further education sector which supports the wider community, employers, and the economy.
We’re pleased to be growing and diversifying our Board of Trustees. Trustees help us account for the use of our members’ charitable subscriptions and the grants we receive from a range of external funders such as the Welsh and UK Governments.
The current vacancies seek people to represent the wider public interest in post-16 education alongside the views of the members and their governing bodies.
We are currently looking to recruit two new members.
What We’re Looking For
We have two vacancies to join a highly motivated group who are already working hard to make an impact, support the interests of our member colleges and promote the wider benefit of post-16 education and lifelong learning.
We’re keen to continue to build on this good work and are looking to broaden the Board of Trustees’ range of expertise and experience and increase diversity of thought and constructive challenge. At a time of political and regulatory change we are looking for support, advice and experience to help deliver a new Strategic Plan.
If you’re a trustee, or former trustee and/or a champion of good governance and leadership in the public, private or voluntary sector, we’d like to hear from you! But we’re just as keen to hear from applicants who may have recent experience as a further education learner within a college or as an apprentice.
Key Skills
We aren’t expecting candidates to tick all the boxes but if you think you have some of the skills we are looking for then we would like to hear from you:
- You believe in the power of further education, lifelong learning and apprenticeships to transform lives and to contribute to a successful Welsh economy.
- Experience of working in the Welsh or UK political landscape and the ability to help the organisation navigate a period of change.
- You know the charity sector, as a chair, trustee, a volunteer or a staff member.
- You’re interested in improving governance and leadership and believe that good leadership can make a big difference.
- You’re still learning and keen to develop through new experiences.
- You enjoy working as part of a team, are confident in your own opinions and able to be part of collective decision making.
- You’re open-minded, democratic, debate deeply and constructively, and are solutions-focused.
- You’re keen to bring and use your professional skills and life experiences, and willing to be engaged and interested in all aspects of our work.
Experience
We are particularly interested in candidates with expertise in:
- The Welsh and UK political and policy environment.
- Governance, Risk and Compliance.
Board Meeting Schedule
The Board currently meets remotely three times a year. Each meeting lasts approximately two hours. If and when face-to face meetings are requested, these will take place in the ColegauCymru office in Cardiff.
Terms of Office
The successful applicant(s) will serve for a three-year term, with scope to renew for a further three years. This is an unpaid role, however travel expenses are provided as required and any other costs associated with attending meetings or events will be covered by the charity.
How to Apply
Send your CV and cover letter to the Office and Governance Manager, Rachel Rimanti. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact David Hagendyk, Chief Executive of ColegauCymru. David can be contacted via Rachel Rimanti.
Applications should be emailed to: Rachel.Rimanti@ColegauCymru.ac.uk
Closing Date: 16 October 2026
Interview Date: 3 November 2026
Further Information
For more information about ColegauCymru and the work we do, please explore our website.
