Trustee: People, Learning and Culture (PLC) Committee

Volunteer Role title: Trustee: People, Learning and Culture (PLC) Committee

Area of work: Board of Trustee (Governance)

Time commitment: 8 to 12 hours per quarter for Board Meeting and PLC Committee, plus annual strategy planning days, ad hoc task and finish groups and project groups.

Location: Blaenau Gwent; in\-person meetings, with the option for meeting attendance online.

Minimum age: 18\+ years old

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide professional insight and advice on People, Learning and Culture matters to strengthen organisational governance and decision\-making.


• Assist the Executive, Board of Trustees and the People, Learning and Culture Committee in reviewing and assuring the robustness of HR policies, processes and procedures.


• Draw on wider professional or volunteer experience to contribute to the charity’s strategic leadership, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.


• Uphold the organisation’s mission in line with governance obligations, Charity Commission guidelines, and all relevant legislation.

The role exists to bring professional expertise in the design and implementation of People, Learning and Culture strategies, including human resources management, organisational development, and learning and development.

The role supports the Executive, Board of Trustees and the People, Learning and Culture Committee by providing assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls relating to HR policies, processes and procedures – covering areas such as professional development and performance management.

Skills \& Experiences

Essential

• Professional experience in People, Learning and Culture functions, such as:


• Human resources management


• Organisational development


• Learning and development


• Ability to assess the adequacy of HR policies, processes and internal controls, including areas such as:


• Professional development and performance management


• Strong strategic thinking and governance capability, with the ability to contribute to long\-term organisational direction.


• Sound judgement and analytical skills, particularly in evaluating risk, compliance and assurance.


• Experience working at an executive or senior advisory level, or contributing to board\-level decision\-making.


• Ability to communicate clearly and constructively, both within committee settings and at full Board level.


• Understanding of charity governance principles, including the responsible stewardship of resources and the duties of a trustee.

• Experience in health, social care, or support services, especially where the work involves a Regulated Activity, as defined in the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006 and amended by the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012\.


• Familiarity with safeguarding frameworks, regulated settings, or working with vulnerable adults or children.


• Knowledge of relevant employment legislation and HR compliance standards.


• Previous trustee or non\-executive experience, or experience volunteering in a governance capacity.

If you are interested in this role and wish to progress your enquiry, please contact Rachel Watkins rachel@hospiceofthevalleys.com, phone on 01495 717277 (option 3\) or visit our Head Office at Hospice of the Valleys, Festival Drive, Ebbw Vale, NP23 8XF for an application pack.

Experience:

• working at an executive or senior advisory level: 1 year (required)

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