Vacancies

WCIA Trustees – Treasurer Recruitment 2025

Can you help us build a nation of global citizens who learn, collaborate, and act for peace, social, and climate justice? Join us in making a difference on the Welsh Centre for International Affairs trustee board as our new Treasurer.

We are looking for a new Treasurer to bring fresh insights and passion as we begin this exciting new chapter. We’d love for you to join our vibrant community and be part of our journey to create positive change.

Thank you for your interest in the role of Treasurer at WCIA. We are looking to recruit to this role on our Board of Trustees as our current Treasurer will be standing down at the end of March 2026.

We are seeking a trustee with a finance and/or accounting background ideally with experience in the charity sector, who will work with the Board of Trustees and Management by maintaining an overview of the organisation’s finances, ensuring financial viability, advising and guiding on financial requirements and best practice and to provide advice, assistance and information to Trustees on their financial stewardship responsibilities.

The Overall Role

To monitor the financial administration of the charity and report to the board of trustees at regular intervals on its state of financial health, in line with best practice, and in compliance with the governing document and legal requirements to provide the board with the confidence and knowledge to better make strategic decisions.

This is your chance to join an organisation that is bold in action, compassionate in heart, and committed to enabling the people of Cymru to shape a better world. Be part of our journey to create a global community of hope, connection, and action.

WCIA Trustees Board – Vacancies 2025

Can you help us build a nation of global citizens who learn, collaborate, and act for peace, social, and climate justice? Join us in making a difference on the Welsh Centre for International Affairs trustee board. As a trustee, you will:

• Guide the WCIA’s future development, strategy, and governance—empowering our incredible staff to achieve their impact while ensuring strong oversight of financial, safeguarding, and operational aspects.
• Connect regularly with trustees, staff, volunteers and stakeholders — online, in hybrid settings, and in person at the Temple of Peace in Cardiff and other locations — to drive progress and uphold our values and goals.
• We ask that candidates can commit approximately 8 working days per year and are expected to attend at least 3 out of 4 board meetings per year (dates will be arranged 1 year in advance, and arrangements can be made to join remotely). We also have an annual ‘away day’ which we ask board members to attend, and there will be opportunities to join in activities with staff and volunteers.

Our current trustees come from diverse backgrounds, united by a shared passion for building a fairer, more peaceful, and healthier planet. WCIA are actively seeking trustees who are:

• Enthusiastic about our purpose and committed to connecting people, building partnerships, and inspiring action.
• Curious and willing to ask questions, bringing fresh ideas and perspectives to our work.
• Passionate about our areas of focus: peace, heritage, global learning, and climate justice.
• Guided by kindness and solidarity, fostering collaboration and support in every aspect of our mission.

We particularly encourage applications from young people, individuals from under-represented groups such as the global majority, and disabled applicants. We welcome individuals with diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives, but we’re particularly interested in hearing from candidates with experience in finance, HR, fundraising, or communications. Whether you have specific expertise or a strong interest in our work, you can help shape our future.

To apply, please complete:

WCIA Application Forms

Applicants for employment posts should please complete the standard WCIA application form and equal opportunities forms below, with many thanks.

Please submit applications by email to centre@wcia.org.uk .