Board Members and Deputy Chair

GOODSON THOMAS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental body in Wales is seeking individuals for its inaugural Board, including the role of Deputy Chair. The position offers a chance to influence a new organisation focused on public safety and environmental resilience. Board Members should have expertise in areas like finance, governance, and environmental management. This role is a significant opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction and governance of the Authority, with an attractive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Substantial leadership experience, particularly during organisational change.
• Expertise in a relevant field such as finance, law, risk or environmental management.
• Strong commitment to public service.

Responsibilities

• Help shape the strategic direction of the Authority.
• Support high-level strategic decision-making.
• Ensure strong governance and integrity in operations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Expertise in finance or governance

Risk management

Human resources

Environmental management

Job description

Board Members and Deputy Chair

Disused Tips Authority for Wales

Join the inaugural Board of the Disused Tips Authority for Wales, a new Arm’s Length Body that will begin operating on 1 April 2027.

This is an opportunity to help shape a new organisation from its earliest stages, contributing to work that will help keep communities across Wales safe from the risks associated with disused coal and non‑coal tips.

The Authority will lead a proactive, national approach to the assessment, registration, monitoring and management of disused tips.

Working closely with the newly appointed Chair, Board Members and the Deputy Chair will help set the strategic direction, ensure strong governance, and support the Authority to carry out its statutory responsibilities with integrity, transparency and ambition.

What We’re Looking For

The Welsh Government are keen to hear from collaborative individuals who bring fresh perspectives and a strong commitment to public service. Board Members should have expertise in at least one of the following areas :

• Finance
• Audit, governance or legal
• Risk
• HR, people or transformation
• Engineering (ground or civil), environmental management, or mining / geology

Applicants for Deputy Chair will also need to show substantial leadership experience, particularly during periods of organisational change, and the ability to support high‑level strategic decision‑making.

Why Join the Board?

This is a chance to help build a nationally significant organisation with a clear and important purpose. Your insight and leadership will contribute to public safety, environmental resilience, and a legacy that supports communities shaped by Wales’s industrial past.

Remuneration & Commitment

Board Member : £282 per day

Deputy Chair : £311 per day

Up to 4 days per month during the first two years, reducing thereafter

Roles are non‑pensionable; reasonable expenses reimbursed

How to Apply

Deadline : 20 January 2026

Interviews : w / c 9 March 2026 (Merthyr Tydfil)

For more information or to apply, please visit the Welsh Government’s Public Appointments website or contact Goodson Thomas on 029 2167 4422 / [e-mail] .