Job Description

Llamau is daring to imagine a world without homelessness - will you help us to create it?


We are very fortunate at Llamau to have a vibrant Board made up of committed individuals who share Llamau's aim of ending homelessness in Wales.


We are specifically seeking individuals who are equally passionate about our mission, can think strategically, make connections and contribute energetically to debates.


As a member of the Board of Trustees, you will have ultimate responsibility for the governance of Llamau.


We are looking for trustees who share our values, have a strong social conscience and are ready to use their skills and strategic experience to make a difference to the services we offer - both now and in the future.


We aim to have a diverse and inclusive Board and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Llamau's Board.


Llamau believes that the more diverse we are, the stronger we will be

Board of Trustees: Key Responsibilities

To ensure that Llamau operates within the law including the requirements of current relevant legislation on employment and health and safety To ensure that Llamau follows the objectives set out in its Constitution To ensure that Llamau follows the objectives of its Code of Governance documentation To ensure that Llamau has an active, regularly reviewed Business Plan which sets out its objectives and the resultant financial implications To ensure that Llamau uses its resolves to follow these objectives To make an active contribution to the BOT in its work in setting the organisation's policies and targets and evaluating its performance To appoint and effectively support the Chief Executive of Llamau in his/her duties and to ensure the Chief Executive has the necessary authority to act Not to intervene inappropriately in the day-to-day management of the organisation To safeguard and uphold the reputation of Llamau in the eyes of the public and service users To work for Llamau's financial security and viability To be fully aware of the responsibilities and liabilities of becoming a BOT member. To declare if you should be disqualified from acting as BOT member under Section 72 of the Charities Act 1993 or under a disqualification order under the Company Directors Act 1980 (see attachments) To accept, support and maintain the role of governance and management within Llamau. Governance is the responsibility of the BOT; management is the responsibility of the Chief Executive

At Llamau we believe that no young person or vulnerable woman should ever have to experience homelessness. Our mission is to eradicate homelessness for young people and vulnerable women. But for thousands of the most vulnerable people in Wales, homelessness is a frightening reality.


30 years ago Llamau was founded to provide homeless teenagers with a safe place to stay. Since then, we have supported over 67,000 young people, women and their children who are either homeless or facing homelessness.


Many people think the job of a homelessness charity will be to provide accommodation - a safe place to stay. But it is very clear to us that for most people who are facing homelessness, their problems are far more complex than a lack of permanent shelter.


That's why we treat everyone who needs our support as an individual. We recognise their unique strengths and needs and make sure that they are supported to rebuild their futures.