Applications Invited for a Welsh Regional Director.

Applications Invited for a Welsh Regional Director.

Closing Date 12th February 2026

Submissions to Membership@llg.org.uk

Queries to Helen@llg.org.uk

 

LLG are seeking a new Regional Director for Wales to replace the outgoing Director.

 

If you have the strategic vision to lead the company at pace whilst applying creative vision to the provision of membership services; this role will provide a stimulating, rewarding and career enhancing opportunity placing you in direct contact with key stakeholders and corporate partners.

 

You must live or work within Wales to be eligible to apply for this position.

 

Role of Regional Director: -

 

The Role of the Regional Director will be: -

• To be the face and ambassador of LLG for Wales
• To set a strategy to grow and enable the LLG Welsh members and liaise effectively with the current Welsh groups including MOG.
• To liaise with Corporate Partners and Stakeholders where necessary
• To attend meetings and events (supported by the centre on delivery).
• To update the Board on regional activity, issues, and themes
• To take on director responsibilities and feed into National Strategy.
• To ensure that the Welsh perspective is embedded into LLG Work Streams.

 

The Regional Director position will commence from the AGM on 29th April 2026 and run for a term of four-years.  

 

The role is not remunerated, but expenses will be paid in line with the company’s expense policy for directors. Paid for attendance at the LLG Spring Conference and LLG Governance Conference is provided for this position (including reasonable travel and accommodation).

With these factors in mind, should you wish to be considered for the position of Welsh Regional Director, please set out in no more than two sides of A4 a written application demonstrating, with examples where possible, the following:

• Eligibility (see criteria)

• Ability to take an interest in and represent LLG members at all levels.
• Commitment to LLG.
• Capacity to represent LLG effectively and with impact at all levels (Stakeholders include LGA, LGSCO, CIPFA, SOLACE, ADSO, AEA, RTIP, SRA, The Law Society and Central Government Departments);
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Regional Knowledge (relevant to the sector).

 

Appointment

Appointment is by way of majority Welsh membership vote. Given the position is currently vacant, the successful candidate might be asked to step into the role in an interim basis prior to formal appointment at the AGM.

 

PLEASE PROVIDE A PHOTOGRAPH TOGETHER WITH A STATEMENT WHICH WILL BE RELASED TO THE MEMBERSHIP TO ENABLE THEM TO CAST THEIR VOTE.

 

Criteria

1.Must be a full member of Lawyers in Local Government

2.Must be currently actively working within Local Government

3.Must be capable of holding a director position in England and Wales under company law

4.Must have some understanding of the work of LLG and its aims and objectives

5.Should have some understanding of the current challenges facing local government lawyers

6.Strong interpersonal skills and leadership qualities

7. Must live or work in Wales and have knowledge of Welsh law.  

 

 

 

Please submit an application to Membership@llg.org.uk no later than 5pm on 12th February 2026.

 

Timelines

 

12th February 2026           Closing Date for Applications

 

27th February 2026           Board will determine criteria met within applications and approve for member election where relevant

 

2nd March 2026                Candidates notified of outcome and elections launched to Welsh Members

 

16th March 2026               Elections closed.

 

18th March 2026               Applicants notified of results.

 

7th April 2026                    Notice of AGM with Special Resolution AGM

 

29th April 2026                  AGM and appointment.

 

 

 

If you would like an informal chat please contact Helen Bennett at Helen@llg.org.uk.

 

Board meetings are held bi-monthly and are provided on a hybrid basis with some fully remote. These normally take place on a Friday.

There are two hybrid conferences per year (Spring and Governance Conference). You should be willing to communicate by email or teams/zoom occasionally inbetween meetings. LLG recommends you discuss this position with your line manager due to the need to attend meetings on occasion during office hours.

 

 

Job Description for Board Director:

• Play a full and active role in LLG, taking part in discussions and encouraging debate
• Prepare well for meetings, reading papers and thinking through issues
• Contribute in a considered and constructive way
• Complete any action points as agreed and to timetable
• Make decisions in the best interests of LLG for the good of the wider membership, not just your own authority
• Ensure LLG is well run through appropriate challenge
• Raise issues and questions in a sensitive way
• Keep up to date with the workings of LLG and the local government sector
• Act in good faith and be accountable for your actions
• Respect majority decisions even when you are in the minority
• Have a working knowledge of the articles
• Actively contribute to improving the governance of the board
• Work to identify and encourage candidates to ensure succession to the board