Overview
Transport for Wales (TfW) is a Welsh Government wholly owned not-for-profit company. We're a not for-profit organisation employing around 4,500 people with four operating subsidiaries: Transport for Wales Rail, TfW Innovation Services, Pullman Rail and TfW Fibre. As our remit continues to expand, we're working to deliver a world-class, fully integrated multi-modal transport network that will make a real difference for people, communities and businesses across Wales. We're undertaking a significant programme of infrastructure transformation across Wales, introducing new trains, improving stations and working on the implementation of a more efficient, frictionless service for customer contact that inspires trust, enthusiasm and confidence. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we're continuously improving our understanding of their needs to provide customer-centric, safe and sustainable services.
We seek a new Chair of Audit and Risk Committee to lead strong oversight and assurance that TfW is maintaining the highest standards of financial reporting, internal control, risk management and audit integrity. We regard our Audit Committee as much more than a compliance function - rather, it is a critical enabler of TfW's sustainable performance and long-term value creation. We are seeking an individual with deep financial and audit expertise, coupled with strong strategic and commercial acumen. You will be joining a committed and forward-looking Board, where constructive challenge, independence of thought, and collaborative leadership are valued. Your insights will be vital in supporting our Executive Leadership Team as we continue our remit continues to evolve in a rapidly changing regulatory and economic landscape. Welsh language skills are desirable.
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Recruitment timetable
Closing date: 5pm on Thursday 9th October 2025
Short listing: Wednesday 15th October 2025
Final panel: Monday 20th, Tuesday 21st and Wednesday 22nd October 2025
How to apply
To apply for this post, you will need to submit the following application documents by no later than 5pm on Thursday 9 October 2025:
* A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.
* A Statement of Suitability (no longer than two pages), giving examples of how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with particular reference to the essential technical skills and essential experience criteria in the person specification.
For further information or for an informal discussion about the role please contact our advising consultants at GatenbySanderson:
Russell Brandon: russell.brandon@gatenbysanderson.com
Transport for Wales is signed up to the Disability Confident employer scheme. If you have a disability as defined under the Equality Act 2010 and meet the minimum criteria for this role as outlined in the candidate pack, you are guaranteed an interview in most cases. Please note that declaring a disability is an individual choice. If you choose to disclose a disability, it will be used only to meet the requirements of the Disability Confident scheme and for making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process.
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