Welsh Forum Member

Description

• Share understanding of economic, social, cultural, and environmental conditions in Wales as they relate to The Crown Estate's functions.
• Promote transparency, inclusivity, and mutual respect in Forum discussions
• Inform future The Crown Estate strategy for Wales aligned with The Crown Estate’s strategic priorities.
• Attend four Forum meetings per year (2 full-day in-person meetings in different Welsh locations; 2 shorter meetings in Cardiff)
• Facilitate and support strengthening effective between The Crown Estate and Welsh stakeholders to optimise impact in communities and economy.
• Share expertise across your discipline and sector to deliver well-rounded perspectives
• Support the Wales Commissioner and Director of Devolved Nations by providing insights that inform their advice to the Board Commissioners.
• Work collaboratively with fellow Forum members
• Confidentiality & Transparency All Forum members are required to maintain strict confidentiality regarding meeting papers, discussions, and any sensitive information shared during or outside meetings. This ensures that advice can be provided candidly and that The Crown Estate can consider recommendations without external influence.
• Review papers and materials in advance (typically provided 5 working days before meetings)
• Develop your network across sectors in Wales
• Contribute to Wales's future prosperity through ensuring that the work of the Crown Estate support the delivery of Welsh Government priorities. In the near term, this is likely to include the delivery of renewable energy and Floating Offshore wind in Wales and supporting best practice in the managing best practice of assets in Wales.
• Listen to and reflect the views of communities across Wales to gather meaningful insights and feedback on our activities.
• Bring experience of how to deliver impact through operating in the Welsh policy and legislative context – and provide advice on new and emerging policy perspectives that will shape future delivery.
• Engage with senior leadership including our Group Leadership Team and Board Members

Requirements

• Absence of significant financial or personal ties to The Crown Estate
• Supporting Statement (maximum 1 page) describing:
• Board membership or non-executive director experience
• Track record of effective stakeholder engagement across sectors
• You are either from Wales, based in Wales, and/or have clear links to Wales
• Deep understanding of Welsh communities, economy, culture, and political landscape
• Covering Letter (maximum 2 pages) addressing:
• Initial term: 3 years from appointment
• Experience spanning private, public, and/or third sectors
• Experience providing advice in consultative forums, boards, or advisory groups
• Your links to Wales (personal, professional, or community)
• Time commitment: Approximately 6-8 days per year including meeting preparation and high profile networking events.
• Ability to provide objective, balanced, and politically impartial advice
• Willingness to declare any potential conflicts via The Crown Estate's Declaration of Interests process
• CV (maximum 3 pages) highlighting your Welsh connection, relevant expertise, and advisory/governance experience
• Social and economic impact and/or experience of Community engagement
• Demonstrated commitment to delivering positive impact in Wales through professional or community engagement
• Systems thinking and understanding of complex stakeholder dynamics

Benefits

• Meetings: 4 per year (2 full-day in-person, 2 shorter meetings with video conferencing available)
• Receive £5,000 per annum, paid monthly, for your expertise and time
• Annual fee: £5,000 per annum
• Extension: Possible 1-year extension subject to satisfactory performance review and continued independence

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

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