Summary
Position: Size of Wales Trustee
Remuneration: Voluntary with reasonable expenses covered within UK (One trip covered for overseas candidates if the budget allows).
Time commitment: One day a month (on average). 2 in-person meetings a year (for UK-based trustees and 1 in-person for overseas trustees)
Standard term of office: Three years, renewable for a further term
Closing date: 26th June 12 noon.
Trustees for Size of Wales ( 3 or 4)
You will be joining our Board at a vital time for the future of the world's tropical forests. World Governments committed to achieving zero deforestation by 2030 at the Climate COP 26 in 2021 in Glasgow - an initiative which was led by the UK Government who hosted this COP. Yet we are far from achieving this target and Wales, along with the rest of the UK, continues to import products such as soy, beef, palm oil, cacao and coffee which have been produced by destroying tropical forests such as the Amazon.
We are also entering a challenging time politically with significant political change coming in Wales. The voices opposing action on the climate and biodiversity crisis are getting louder. We will need to ensure our voices are heard loud and clear on the need to address these twin crises if the world's tropical forests and the forest peoples who depend on them are to have a future.
This is an exciting leadership and change-making opportunity for people from all walks of life and backgrounds who want to do something significant about the climate crisis. You will become a member of the Board of Trustees and work together, collectively, bringing your lived experience, thoughts and wisdom to the role. The Board is a welcoming collective of people, ready and willing to support one another and the team.
We celebrate the diversity of thought and lived experience, recognising the strength and dynamism this brings. We are welcoming applications from people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, youth, LGBTQ+ and disabled people. Size is committed and on an active journey to become a truly inclusive and antiracist charity.
The Role
The Board of Trustees is the ultimate decision-making body for the charity and all trustees become company non-executive Directors. It is responsible for setting overall strategy and ensuring it is delivered by the Size of Wales Director, Deputy Director and the wider team of sixteen. The Board comprises people bringing the range of professional skills and personal and employment experience needed to ensure that the charity is well governed.
? The standard term of office for a Trustee is three years and can be extended.
? The minimum commitment is to attend 4 Board meetings a year, of which at least 2 should be in person if living in the UK, normally but not exclusively in Cardiff. If you live overseas, you would be expected to join at least one meeting in person. You are permitted to join some meetings remotely if necessary, plus the annual AGM (normally online).
? It is also encouraged for Trustees to join one sub-committee, such as the Risk Sub-Committee, Finance Sub-Committee, Staff and Wellbeing Sub-Committee or Ethics Committee.
? Ad hoc communication between Trustees and the Size of Wales Director and Deputy Director may also occur via email, WhatsApp, phone and video conference.
? The positions are voluntary and reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed.
? The time needed to carry out this role is approximately one day a month, though there are times when this is higher. Commitment outside of meetings can be at times that are suitable to yourself.
? Training and mentoring will be provided if necessary, and opportunities to further your career and trusteeship are encouraged, such as representing Size of Wales at events/conferences or becoming a lead for a project region, sub-committee or programme area.
Trustee Responsibilities
? Ensure that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
? Ensuring that Size of Wales follows their clear mission and strategic direction as outlined in their governing documents and is focused on achieving these
? Responsibility for Size of Wales’ performance and “corporate” behaviour
? Acting as guardians of Size of Wales’s assets, both tangible and intangible, taking all due care over their security, deployment and proper application. NB. Liability of Trustees is limited to £1
? Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation.
? Support networking and raising awareness about Size of Wales
? Ensuring critical policies are adhered to, including Safeguarding, GDPR, Health and Safety, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion etc.
? Ensuring Size of Wales complies with legal and regulatory requirements
? Ensuring that Size of Wales’s governance including how trustees make decisions and truly understanding what is going on, is of the highest possible standard
? Safeguarding the good name and values of the organisation.
? Managing risk for Size of Wales by scrutinising the Risk and Risk Event Register overseen by the Risk Sub Committee
? Line manage the Director and monitor their performance.
The Successful Candidates
We are looking for individuals who demonstrate:
? A commitment to the mission of Size of Wales and its guiding principles
? An interest in at least one of our three goals
? Ability to work as a team
? Able to think creatively and strategically
? Able to express your viewpoints to other colleagues
? Willing to take part in training
? Some understanding of EDI and/or safeguarding
? Knowledge or lived experience in fields relevant to the charity sector, such as finance, legal, corporate and other fundraising, EDI, overseas work, data protection/GDPR and communications, including social media and
? Able to attend 2 out of 4 Board meetings in person (in Wales) and 1 out of 4 (if overseas)
We are actively seeking applications from people from a wide diversity of backgrounds, including ethnically diverse people, LGBTQ+ people, youth, and disabled people, all of whom are currently underrepresented on our Board of Trustees. We are keen for you to bring your whole self to the Board and feel supported in this role.
Safeguarding
Size of Wales, and all its staff, trustees and volunteers, are committed to ensuring a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. Size of Wales is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job or trusteeship with Size of Wales will be expected to agree to and adhere to Size of Wales’ Safeguarding policy and Code of Conduct.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
In 2020, we took steps to become an antiracist organisation and are working towards a new antiracism action plan and policy. Size of Wales is dedicated to nurturing an inclusive environment where employees can bring their full selves to work. We celebrate the diversity of thought and recognise the strength and dynamism that comes with it. Size of Wales recruits, employs, trains and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, gender identity and/or expression, or any other protected status.
Eligibility
Trustees of Size of Wales must be at least 18 years old or older. Some people are disqualified by law from acting as charity Trustees. Subject to waiver provisions (see below) this includes anyone who:
? has an unspent conviction for an offence involving dishonesty or deception
? is currently declared bankrupt (or is subject to bankruptcy restrictions or an interim order)or has an individual voluntary arrangement (IVA) with creditors
? is disqualified from being a company director
? has previously been removed as a Trustee by either the Charity Commission or the High Court due to misconduct or mismanagement.
Application
? Application is by an anonymous application form, which should be completed in full and emailed to recruitment@sizeofwales.org.uk. All Equity, Diversity and Inclusion data will not be seen by the selection team or the interview panel. Please contact the role administrator if you need support filling out the form.
? Application is possible by sending a voice note or a video submission. To do this, please answer the questions from the anonymous application form during your recording and send via WhatsApp or by email to the role administrator. If there is a different way you would like to submit your application, please contact the role administrator. We will make the application process accessible to everyone.
? For an informal chat about the role, please contact the role administrator, who can put you in contact with one of the existing trustees.
? There will be an informal online event on 19th June to learn more about Size of Wales, the role and the selection process. Please email the role administrator if you want to join this session, indicating your preference and any adjustments we should make, such as accessibility.
? Please fill out the attached Equity Diversity and Inclusion form and see the guaranteed interview information in the separate document if you are either ethnically diverse or a person living with a disability.
? The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 26th June. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an evening event on 9th July to get to know Size of Wales better. Interviews will take place later in August/September at a suitable time and date. The interview is preferred to be in person (as we will get to know each other better that way) however we will consider online if necessary.
Selection
All applications will be shortlisted against the criteria laid out in the section “The Successful Candidate”. Those selected for an interview will be emailed by 5th July. Those unsuccessful will be informed by email. You can request a different form of communication by informing the role administrator (Recruitment@sizeofwales.org.uk).
Some interview questions will be provided before the interview to allow time to consider your answers. During the interview, interviewees will be scored out of 5 or 10 for each question. It will be important to demonstrate the breadth and depth of your knowledge by giving examples of your work or field of knowledge. The interviewers will not discuss/influence others’ scores.
Please email the role administrator regarding any additional needs for the interview, such as regarding accessibility.
The successful candidate will be offered the position once all interviews have been concluded, no later than five days after the last interview. All those unsuccessful will also be notified. Size of Wales will provide feedback if requested.
Summary
? There is a Zoom webinar between 2-4pm on 19th June - Inside Size of Wales: Our Work and the Trustee Experience. Here you can meet our Chair and Director and some of the team and trustees, as well as partners, to find out more about us. If you are interested, please email recruitment@sizeofwales.org.uk, and we will send you details on how to join.
? Send the application form to recruitment@sizeofwales.org.uk by 26th June 2026.
? Fill in the equal opportunities form and send it with the application form.
? Email Role Administrator recruitment@sizeofwales.org.uk more details/further information
? Closing date for applications is 26th June at 12 noon.
? Notification of successful candidates for interview by 5th July
? Shortlisted candidates attend an informal event on the evening of 9th July (if available)
? Interviews take place in August and September
? Successful interviewees attend the first Board meeting on 21st October
