To apply for this role, go to the Welsh Government’s recruitment website and click on the vacancy you are interested in. Click on ‘Apply’ at the bottom left hand corner. If you’d like to apply for this vacancy in Welsh, please use the ‘Newid Iaith / Change Language’ link at the top right hand side of this page, to take you to the Welsh version of this advert, from where you can apply in Welsh.
The first time you apply for a post, you will need to complete a registration form for the Welsh Government’s online application system. You will only need to register once, and you can use this to keep yourself updated on the progress of this or any other applications you make.
Once you’ve registered, you’ll be able to access the application form. To apply you will need to upload a CV and personal statement.
We welcome applications for from individuals wanting to be considered for one or more of the roles being advertised.
Your application
Please ensure your CV includes brief details of your current or most recent post and the dates you occupied this role. Please identify any past or present Ministerial appointments.
Your personal statement should set out how you meet the criteria within the person specification. Your personal statement must clearly specify which role or roles you wish to be considered for. Please identify the role(s) using the Role number and identifying description provided below.
Please address all the essential criteria relevant to the role or roles for which you are applying as well as any desirable criteria you satisfy. Using headings may help structure your application.
This is the detail which will be used by the assessment panel to decide whether you are a suitable candidate, so please make best use of this. Please keep your personal statement to within 1,500 words, anything more than this may not be considered by the panel (although the panel’s discretion will be applied in the event you apply for more than one role and we would suggest an additional 500 words per additional role in order to address the specific essential criteria for that additional role would be reasonable).
Diversity Statement
The Welsh Government believes public bodies should have board members who reflect Welsh society – people from all walks of life – to help them understand people’s needs and make better decisions. This is why the Welsh Government is encouraging a wide and diverse range of individuals to apply for appointments to public bodies. Applications are particularly welcome from all under-represented groups including women, people under 30 years of age, people from ethnic minority communities, disabled people and the LGBT+ community.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme – Positive about Disability
The Welsh Government operates a Positive about Disabled People scheme and welcome applications from people with disabilities. The scheme guarantees an interview to disabled people if they meet the minimum criteria for the post. The application form also enables you to detail any specific needs or equipment you may need if invited to attend an interview.