<?xml version="1.0" encoding="iso-8859-1"?><rss version="0.91"><channel><title><![CDATA[Proud Employers - RSS Jobs Feed]]></title><link>https://www.proudemployers.org.uk/rss_jobs/ProudEmployers</link><description><![CDATA[Active jobs currently in the proudemployers.org.uk database, updated daily.]]></description><language>en-us</language>	<item>		<title><![CDATA[Trustee]]></title>		<description><![CDATA[SummaryPosition Size of Wales TrusteeRemuneration Voluntary with reasonable expenses covered within UK One trip covered for overseas candidates if the budget allowsTime commitment One day a month on average 2 inperson meetings a year for UKbased trustees and 1 inperson for overseas trusteesStandard term of office Three years renewable for a further termClosing date 26th June 12 noonTrustees for Size of Wales  3 or 4You will be joining our Board at a vital time for the future of the worlds 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 AmazonWe 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 worlds tropical forests and the forest peoples who depend on them are to have a futureThis is anexciting leadership and changemaking 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 teamWe 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 RoleThe Board of Trustees is the ultimate decisionmaking body for the charity and all trustees become company nonexecutive 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 subcommittee such as the Risk SubCommittee Finance SubCommittee Staff and Wellbeing SubCommittee 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 eventsconferences or becoming a lead for a project region subcommittee or programme areaTrustee 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 Waless 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 Waless 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 performanceThe Successful CandidatesWe 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 andor safeguarding   Knowledge or lived experience in fields relevant to the charity sector such as finance legal corporate and other fundraising EDI overseas work data protectionGDPR 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 overseasWe 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 roleSafeguardingSize 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 ConductEquity Diversity and InclusionIn 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 andor expression or any other protected statusEligibilityTrustees 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 orderor 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 mismanagementApplication   Application is by an anonymous application form which should be completed in full and emailed to recruitmentsizeofwalesorguk 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 AugustSeptember 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 necessarySelectionAll 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 RecruitmentsizeofwalesorgukSome 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 discussinfluence others scoresPlease email the role administrator regarding any additional needs for the interview such as regarding accessibilityThe 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 requestedSummary    There is a Zoom webinar between 24pm 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 recruitmentsizeofwalesorguk and we will send you details on how to join    Send the application form to recruitmentsizeofwalesorguk by 26th June 2026    Fill in the equal opportunities form and send it with the application form    Email Role Administrator recruitmentsizeofwalesorguk more detailsfurther 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]]></description>		<link>https://www.proudemployers.org.uk/job/trustee-39850.htm</link>	</item>	<item>		<title><![CDATA[Equal Power Equal Voice - Wales based mentoring programme, applications now open!]]></title>		<description><![CDATA[Stonewall is pleased to be part of Equal Power Equal Voice EPEV EPEV is an allWales crossequalities mentoring and training programme working to increase representation from diverse and underrepresented groups in public and political life in Wales We aim to achieve this through training networking and onetoone mentoringEqual Power Equal Voice EPEV is a partnership between Womens Equality Network WEN Wales Stonewall Cymru Disability Wales and Ethnic Minorities  Youth Support Team EYST Wales  Applications are now open for mentees and mentors Were interested in recruitingmentors from the LGBTQ community and we welcome mentor applications from those across the UK Mentees must be based in WalesThe role of a mentor is toHelp the mentee to focus and identify the actions they need to take in order to achieve what they wantProvide support structure ideas and inspirationHelp the mentee build confidence and networksOffer an alternative view on situations and problems and a chance to discuss issues with someone externalGuide the mentee by referring them to others when their own experience is insufficientMentors shouldBe able to commit to approximately 1 hour every 46 weeks either in person online or on the phoneBe clear on when they are available to their menteeAppreciate the importance of confidentiality and manage the expectations of the menteeBe aware of their own limitations and boundariesBe nonjudgmentalBe open to new experiences new perspectives and new ideasHave good communications skills including an ability to listen question negotiate well and give constructive feedbackFor more information visit epevcymruFor an informal chat or for any questions please email kayepevcymru]]></description>		<link>https://www.proudemployers.org.uk/job/equal-power-equal-voice-wales-based-mentoring-programme-applications-now-open-39859.htm</link>	</item></channel>
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