Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative
Board Trustees

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Could you help make everyday remarkable for adults with learning disabilities and autism and older people across Wales?
Join Cartrefi Cymru Co-operative as a Board Trustee and find out how your skills and experience can make a real difference to the people we support and their families.
About Us
Our mission is to build a better future by focusing on the people we support and their families. We strive to be a great support provider for the individuals and families that we support, our employees, our partners and funders, and the communities in which we work. We’re a Cooperative, which means putting people at the heart of our decision making and support. You can find out more about this here.
Role: Board Trustee
Location: Remote with occasional requirements to travel to our services across Wales for in-person meetings.
Hours: You will attend board meetings every other month and committee meetings in addition to this (four meetings per year for each committee you are on).
Salary: This is an unpaid position; reasonable expenses will be paid.
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Contract: 3 year term of office with an option for a 1 year extension at the discretion of the Board.
Interviews: Following an initial discussion, interviews are expected to take place in-person on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 November at a venue to be confirmed.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Board Trustee you’ll review and monitor the strategic direction and goals of Cartrefi and ensure the organisation adheres to its mission, vision and values.
- Oversee and support the CEO and leadership team in implementing strategic initiatives.
- Scrutinise and approve our business plan and annual budget and approve key policies.
- Take decisions on matters reserved for the Board and ensure the highest level of governance and due diligence.
- Consider opportunities for consultation where possible.
- Attend board meetings, away-days and co-operative meetings.
- Sit on committees, taking a special interest in the relevant area and contribute to projects at the request of the Executive.
Please see the attached job description and recruitment pack for more information.


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Who We Are Looking For
To enrich our Board, we’re looking for people with a background in one of the following; Accountancy, Law, Human Resources or Learning and Development. We’re also keen to hear from you if you have lived experience with learning difficulties or autism.
- Think strategically, have strong analytical skills and an awareness of the political, social and economic impacts on the people we support.
- Be an excellent communicator and team-player who can adapt your style to the situation and someone who welcomes constructive feedback.
- Live and breathe our values of honesty, trust, kindness, respect and well-being.
We are committed to being an inclusive workplace where everyone is welcome and supported to develop and achieve their full potential. We strive to recruit from a variety of backgrounds to represent the communities we support.
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