Would you relish the opportunity to give something back to the community and help make a difference to people’s lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We have an exciting opportunity for an individual with a financial management background to join our Finance and Risk Committee.
By joining the committee you’ll learn new skills, build on your existing experience & knowledge, develop your network and be at the centre of supporting the amazing work of the voluntary sector in Wales.
This is a voluntary, unpaid position, but we will cover travel expenses as needed.
ABOUT WCVA
People in Wales have always come together voluntarily, not for money or because the law tells them to, but because they want to make a difference.
But when the Depression and poverty hit Wales hard in the 1930s people realised their organisations weren’t ready to meet the challenges around them. To make a bigger difference they needed to come together, organise and look ahead to prepare for the future.
That’s why WCVA was formed. And it’s why we exist today. WCVA is the national membership body for voluntary organisations in Wales.
Through our collective power, and driven by our shared ambition to improve people’s lives, we enable voluntary organisations in Wales to make a bigger difference together.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Committee plays a crucial role in supporting WCVA’s Board in the effective financial and risk governance of WCVA. As a member of the committee you and your fellow committee members will provide oversight and guidance on our financial health and risk management. This will include reviewing budgets, financial reports and the risk register and then making recommendations to WCVA’s Board to ensure financial stability, accountability and effective mitigation of potential risks, all information about the role can be found in the role description.
You can also find out more about the role and responsibilities in the Committees’ terms of reference.
INDUCTION, TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
To support you in the role we will provide an induction session before you attend your first committee meeting.
As part of your induction we will arrange for you to:
- Meet with the Chair of the Committee and the Chief Executive. These meetings will also cover governance arrangements at WCVA.
- Attend any required training as specified.
CRITERIA & COMMITMENTS
Term of office: Three year term in office, up to a maximum three terms (nine years).
Time commitment: Four meetings (two hours each meeting) per year plus preparation and reading time. Meetings are hybrid (held remotely via Microsoft Teams and in-person at WCVA’s head office in central Cardiff).
Welsh language: Desirable.
FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO APPLY
If you are interested in supporting the work of WCVA and have any questions please do get in touch!
If you would like to have an informal chat with the Committee Chair, Colin Arnold please contact Tracey Lewis, Corporate Services Manager, tlewis@wcva.cymru to arrange a call.
To express your interest in the role please submit your CV and covering letter outlining the skills and experience you would bring to the committee to Tracey Lewis, tlewis@wcva.cymru. The deadline for applications is 3 October 2025.