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Non-Executive Board Member
Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA)
Up to two appointments | £309.75 per day | 2–3 days per month | Cardiff / Merthyr Tydfil
Yolk Recruitment has been appointed as the Executive Search Partner to the Welsh Revenue Authority for this important Board appointment.
The Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) is entering an exciting new chapter, and we are seeking up to two Non-Executive Board Members to help shape its future.
Since its establishment in 2018, the WRA has collected more than £2.7 billion in Land Transaction Tax and Landfill Disposals Tax, generating vital revenue that supports public services across Wales. Its responsibilities are now expanding to include the National Register for visitor accommodation providers and delivery of a Visitor Levy, marking an important evolution for the organisation.
The WRA is a non-Ministerial Welsh Government department, providing independence in operational decision-making while working closely with Welsh Government, taxpayers, businesses and partners across Wales.
Its Corporate Plan for 2025–2028 focuses on three priorities:
- Easy – making it easy for people to do the right thing;
- Fair – delivering services fairly and consistently;
- Sustainable – building a sustainable, future-focused organisation.
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Non-Executive Board Members will provide strategic leadership, constructive challenge and assurance as the WRA develops. Working with the Chair, Chief Executive, Executive Members and fellow Non-Executives, they will contribute to strategy, performance, governance, risk, organisational change and stakeholder relationships, while bringing an external perspective on emerging risks and opportunities.
We are keen to hear from people with experience or insight in one or more of the following areas:
- Digital transformation, cyber security or AI
- The political landscape in Wales
- Tourism
- The UK tax landscape
Previous Board experience is not essential. The WRA welcomes individuals operating at strategic level who are looking to make their first Non-Executive appointment.
You will need strong strategic thinking, governance and risk awareness, financial acumen, constructive challenge, communication and relationship-building skills, alongside a commitment to integrity, equality, diversity and inclusion. Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential.


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Appointment Details
- Initial appointment of up to four years
- 2–3 days per month
- £309.75 per day, pro rata
- Online and in-person meetings, generally in Cardiff and Merthyr Tydfil
- Full induction and ongoing development support
How To Apply
Applications are made through the Welsh Government Public Appointments system and should include a CV and personal statement of no more than two A4 pages, demonstrating how your experience meets the essential criteria with specific examples and outcomes:
Welsh Revenue Authority - Non-Executive Board Member - Welsh Government (Cais)
Closing date: 6 September 2026 at 4pm
Assessment and interview: 21 and 23 October 2026
Interested in finding out more?
Yolk Recruitment is the Executive Search Partner for this appointment. Whether you are considering your first Non-Executive appointment or already have Board experience, we would welcome a confidential conversation about the opportunity.
For an informal discussion, please contact Hannah Welfoot at Yolk Recruitment.
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