Role Specification Non - Executive Director Join us! Agored Cymru is a Welsh awarding body for education and training providers in Wales and beyond. As a registered charity and social enterprise, we are committed to ensuring that learners of all ages and abilities maximise their potential. Our qualifications are widely recognised, valued and respected by the education sector, training providers and employers. We offer a wide range of nationally recognised, quality assured, accredited qualifications ranging from Essential Skills to Sustainability. We have over 30 years of unparalleled experience and expertise in developing qualifications and supporting learning, assessment and quality assurance. By using innovative and flexible approaches to develop qualifications we support the raising of skills levels across Wales and beyond. We work with a wide range of organisations to design and develop qualifications, units and resources including: Welsh Government Colleges Wales Further Education Institutions Local Authorities National Training Federation Wales Schools Third Sector Organisations NHS Trusts Higher Education Providers By promoting and developing products and services to contribute to the ‘tackling poverty’ agenda we aim to increase the positive social impact of our work. We are committed to supporting and promoting the Welsh language and the Welsh Government’s vision of a truly bilingual Wales. Non - Executive Director Role and Purpose The success of Agored Cymru relies upon the personal commitment and active involvement of our Non - Executive Directors. As a charitable organisation, the Non-Executive Directors devolve authority for the governance of the organisation, including holding the ultimate authority for the Awarding Body and Access Validating Agency licences. Person Specification We seek experienced individuals ideally with governance experience but more importantly with vision and the ability to contribute to the strategic direction of the organisation. You should abide by or have knowledge of the Seven Principles of Public Life and demonstrate: Selflessness Integrity Objectivity Accountability Openness Honesty & Leadership You will be seen as an ambassador for Agored Cymru who can help us maximise our growth potential in Wales, England and internationally. Key Responsibilities The responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to... Attendance and effective contributions at Board meetings Attendance and effective contributions within either the Business, Finance & People Committee (BFPC) or the Quality Standards & Regulation Committee (QSRC) Scrutinise Board papers and provide appropriate feedback. Provide challenge and support to the CEO and Senior Management Team in the delivery of their objectives and the achievement of key performance indicators. Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion though positive action. Provide guidance on issues in which the Trustee has specific expertise. The Non-Executive Directors will be expected to perform all such additional duties as are reasonably commensurate with the role. The Board currently meets five times a year. While the role is unremunerated, travel and out of pocket expenses are paid. We also provide an induction and on-going training and development to support directors in their role. You will also need... A commitment to the future success of Agored Cymru. Strong communication skills with an understanding and empathy for education and training. Enthusiasm and drive. To ensure that personal interests do not conflict with the responsibilities of a Board member. A commitment to the organisation, its staff, stakeholders and learners. Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort. Willingness to speak your mind. An understanding and acceptance of the legal responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship. Impartiality, fairness and the ability to respect confidences.