Job Description

Employer Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru


Vacancy Title : Appointment of Chair to the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru


Closing Date : 01 September 2025, 16;00


Contact point for further information regarding the post : PublicAppointments@gov.wales


Location : Cardiff or virtually via MS Teams


Remuneration : 337 per full day

About the role

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This is an incredibly exciting time to lead the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru. In addition to its core purpose of monitoring the boundaries for local government in Wales, the Commission has taken on new responsibilities including reviewing Senedd constituency boundaries, hosting the Electoral Management Board, and overseeing the remuneration of councillors. With these new responsibilities, and the need to establish wholly new Senedd constituencies that will be contested at the 2030 election, the Commission is at the forefront of shaping Wales's democratic landscape. The Chair will play a crucial role in steering these initiatives with authority and integrity.


Mae hwn yn gyfnod hynod gyffrous i arwain Comisiwn Democratiaeth a Ffiniau Cymru. Yn ogystal a'i ddiben craidd o fonitro'r ffiniau ar gyfer llywodraeth leol yng Nghymru, mae'r Comisiwn wedi ymgymryd a chyfrifoldebau newydd gan gynnwys adolygu ffiniau etholaethol y Senedd, cynnal y Bwrdd Rheoli Etholiadol, a goruchwylio tal cynghorwyr. Gyda'r cyfrifoldebau newydd hyn, a'r angen i sefydlu etholaethau hollol newydd ar gyfer y Senedd, y bydd ymgeiswyr yn sefyll ynddynt yn etholiad 2030, mae'r Comisiwn ar flaen y gad o ran llunio tirwedd ddemocrataidd Cymru. Bydd y Cadeirydd yn chwarae ryl bwysig wrth lywio'r mentrau hyn gydag awdurdod ac uniondeb.

About you

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Welsh language requirements


Welsh language requirements 3 - Although Welsh language skills are not essential for this post, they would be an asset. This role is a Welsh language skills desirable role.


Understanding by reading 1 - Can read some basic words and phrases with understanding


Speaking and being understood 1 - Can hold a basic conversation in Welsh


Understanding by listening 1 - Can understand parts of a basic conversation


Writing and being understood 1 - Can write basic messages on everyday topics





Grade description can be found below

Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru - Grade Description

To Apply

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All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system.


Unless stated otherwise in the 'Other vacancy-related information for advert', the Welsh Government cannot offer Visa sponsorship. Welsh Government holds a Visa sponsorship licence, but this can only be used for certain roles and this campaign does not qualify.


Applications are welcomed from people with a diverse range of lived and professional experiences. We are actively committed to becoming an increasingly diverse organisation which represents the diverse communities we serve. There are a number of Diversity networks that staff can participate in, which include the Disability Awareness and Support Staff Network; Minority Ethnic Staff Network; Mind Matters (Mental health and well-being); PRISM (LGBTI+), Women Together and the Neurodivergence Network.


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