We're pleased to be supporting Qualifications Wales with the appointment of seven new Board Members to begin on a staggered basis between March and September 2027.
Qualifications are important personal assets that open doors to further learning, employment and opportunity. Qualifications Wales protects its value so it remains trusted, meaningful and responsive to learners' needs.
Established under the Qualifications Wales Act 2015, Qualifications Wales is the independent regulator of non-degree qualifications in Wales. It is funded by the Welsh Government, has operational and regulatory independence, and is accountable to the people of Wales through Senedd Cymru.
Key Facts
Location: Board meetings are generally held at Qualifications Wales' offices in Newport. Two meetings each year are held elsewhere in Wales. Committee meetings are generally online.
Time Commitment: Up to three days per month.
Term: Three years.
Remuneration: £292 a day.
Deadline: 11 November 2026
For more information about Qualifications Wales and these opportunities, please visit our website for the full candidate pack.
Specialist Skills and Experience
Each Board position has a specific area of focus. When applying, candidates will be asked to demonstrate the relevant skills and experience for the position or positions in which they are interested.
Regulation
Assessment
Digital technology.
Media and public relations.
Vocational qualifications.
Apprenticeships or alternative education.
Human resources or compliance.
Welsh language skills are desirable for these roles.
What every Board member will contribute
Fresh perspectives and effective contributions to strategic and practical discussions, including matters outside their own expertise.
Oversight, direction and sound decision-making in a complex and changing environment.
Constructive scrutiny of qualifications policy and reform, focused on whether proposals are well considered, deliverable and aligned with intended outcomes.
An understanding of education in Wales, gained through professional, voluntary, community or other relevant experience.
An appreciation of Qualifications Wa...
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