Trustees (Commercial, Digital Transformation & Compliance)

Help deliver on WJEC’s strategic ambitions and ensure that we continue to offer genuine public value through our work.

Applications close: 9 a.m. Thursday 4th September 2025

Location: Home-based with occasional in person meetings in Cardiff

Time commitment: 4 board meetings per year

About WJEC

WJEC is a long-established and respected awarding organisation with deep roots in the UK education system. As the largest provider of general and vocational qualifications in Wales and a leading name in England and Northern Ireland, WJEC plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of learners through high-quality qualifications and a steadfast commitment to educational excellence.

About the roles

With a refreshed corporate strategy in place and an eye on the future, this is an exciting time to join WJEC as we continue to innovate and grow.

We are seeking committed and insightful individuals who will strengthen our governance, help deliver on our strategic ambitions and ensure that we continue to offer genuine public value through our work.

Our Board plays a vital role in shaping WJEC’s direction, safeguarding our values, and ensuring that we operate in the best interests of our stakeholders, including learners, educators, and regulators. As a Non-Executive Director, you will provide strategic challenge, independent perspective, and collaborative support to the executive team.

We are proud of our not for profit and charitable status and seek individuals who are aligned with our ethos and committed to acting in the public interest.

You will uphold high standards of governance and ethics while contributing to key discussions around innovation, impact, and sustainability.

Who we are looking for

We seek to appoint three new Non-Executive Directors to join our Board, with expertise in Commercial Strategy, Digital Transformation, and Compliance & Regulation.

While prior board experience is desirable, what matters most is strategic insight, a values-led approach, and a desire to help WJEC continue to thrive.

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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Thursday 4th September 2025.