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Volunteer Trustee (Legal & Governance)
Mountain Training Trust
The Mountain Training Trust is the charity that operates Plas y Brenin, the National Outdoor Centre in Snowdonia, North Wales.
Job Posted- 4 Nov 2026
Status- Voluntary
Location- Wales
Closing date- 30 Nov 2026
The Mountain Training Trust, the charity that operates Plas y Brenin, the National Outdoor Centre, is looking for a Volunteer Trustee with a legal background who is passionate about the outdoors.
The Role
You will join a collaborative Board of volunteers, helping guide the development of this unique centre and supporting its mission and long-term impact.
The Trust is looking for someone with a legal, governance or senior leadership background – ideally legally qualified with charity experience – but will also consider other strong candidates with experience in the areas below.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on charity law, including compliance with objects, public benefit, protection of assets and Charity Commission guidance
- Support governance, including compliance with the Articles of Association and managing conflicts of interest and ethical concerns
- Provide commercial contract support (including property) and advise the trading entity, Mountain Training Ltd
- Help make sure a framework exists for compliance with employment, health and safety, contract, consumer and safeguarding regulations
- Help maintain internal policies covering areas such as conflicts of interest, safeguarding and social media
About You
- A legal, governance or senior leadership background, ideally legally qualified with charity experience
- A passion for the outdoors
- Experience at NED, trustee, board or leadership level is an advantage
Key Details
- Location: Largely remote, with board meetings at Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig (LL24 0ET) encouraged
- Role: Voluntary trustee position
- Applications: CV and covering letter to Lissie Smith, Head of Governance at PYB
- Informal discussion: Bill Whatley, Independent Trustee ([email protected])
- Closing date: 30 November 2026
How to Apply
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