Volunteer Trustee at The Wallich in Wales
About the role
Join the Board of Trustees for a homelessness charity in Wales
The Wallich needs Trustees to help us in our mission to get people off the streets, keep people off the streets and create opportunities for people. www.thewallich.com/about-us
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the overall governance and strategic direction of The Wallich, developing the organisation’s aims, objectives and goals in accordance with its charitable objectives set out in the Articles of Association.
The Board is responsible and liable for the governance and functioning of The Wallich, and accountable to our stakeholders and regulators, including staff, service users, The Charity Commission and Companies House.
There isn’t one type of person we’re looking for, but we do know what qualities we like:
- People with a burning ambition to change the world for the better
- Someone who cares about good quality services
- A person who likes to solve problems
- Someone good at building relationships with people
- Someone able to challenge people respectfully
- People who want to learn more about the third sector, housing and homelessness
We welcome applications from people with different experiences, or who might be considering their first Board role. Yes, experience is important, but personal qualities, behaviours and commitment to our values is significant too.
Please read our Trustee Recruitment Pack which includes a more detailed role description and further information about the organisation .
Details on how to apply below.
Are you interested in a specific role?
Currently, we are particularly interested in people with the following skills but welcome all applications:.
Finance expertise
Do you have experience in finance, accountancy or financial management? We're looking for someone who can strengthen the Board's financial expertise and help trustees confidently oversee budgets, financial performance, risk and long-term sustainability.
HR expertise
Have you worked in human resources? Do you have experience of change management or a senior leadership position? We’re looking for someone who can add to a strong Board knowledge of managing and supporting people operationally.
We would also welcome people with Board experience, governance and risk management, and Executive experience.
How to apply
1. Submit your CV through The Wallich Jobs Portal
2. Answer to the following question uploaded where a Cover Letter is requested:
Choose one of our organisational values and explain how you will embody this in your role as Trustee.
Your answer can be in a written format, a video or an audio clip. Please email the video / audio clip if this option is preferred to elizabeth.collins@thewallich.net, as you won't be able to submit it through the portal.
Closing date for this vacancy is the 9th November 2026 at 09:00am
Candidates will be shortlisted by a shortlisting panel of members of the Board and Shadow Board on 13th November 2026
Interviews for successful candidates will be held on 27th November 2026 in-person at 18 Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3DQ or online via Teams.
The Wallich reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Therefore, we encourage early applications.
We ask that agencies do not approach us to assist us with this vacancy.
At The Wallich, we’re fully committed to supporting and improving Equity, Diversity and Inclusion to ensure we’re the best community we can be. There is always still room to evolve and improve and we are striving to create an environment where all staff can bring their authentic selves to the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds and if you would like any support with your application or to discuss any adjustments that you may require, please contact recruitment@thewallich.net or call 02920 668 464
