Lissie Smith

My association with Plas y Brenin spans over many years. It began in 2000 when I joined as a Centre Assistant. After a brief departure in 2001 to pursue a PGCE in Outdoor Education, I returned to the team in 2002 as their Youth Coordinator. Over time, I progressed within the organisation, eventually assuming the role of Client Bookings Manager in 2017. In early 2022, I left to join the NHS Covid Vaccination team. I rejoined the Plas y Brenin family in October of last year, taking on the position of Governance Officer.

In my role as Governance Officer at Plas y Brenin, my primary responsibility is to uphold the organisation’s compliance with legal and regulatory standards while fostering ethical practices and implementing robust governance procedures. Key areas of focus include policy development, compliance monitoring, risk management, board support, ethical oversight, stakeholder engagement, reporting and disclosure, and continuous improvement initiatives. By fulfilling these duties, I play a pivotal role in enhancing the effectiveness, transparency, and long-term sustainability of Plas y Brenin’s governance framework.