Join our board of Trustees and help us to bring local wildlife back!

The Trustees who make up LRWT’s Council play a vital role in the life of our charity. Trustees are ultimately responsible for the governance of the organisation, development of its strategic direction, and oversight of the charity’s key decisions. They work closely with the CEO and staff to do this.

So our Council needs to reflect a wide range of skills and expertise.

We are currently recruiting new Trustees.

By joining our Council, and helping to guide our charity, you will be making a unique contribution to our Wildlife Trust’s vital mission. We know that governing bodies, like our Council, which are made up of different backgrounds and experience are more likely to encourage debate and to make better decisions – so we encourage applications from all ages and backgrounds. And as a Trustee, you can also learn leadership experience, and network with like-minded people.

Local action, collective impact, global change. That’s what it will take to bring our wildlife back.

We welcome applications from anyone who is passionate about nature’s recovery. However in this round of recruitment, we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who have skills, knowledge and experience in one or more of the following areas:

•  Public relations and media
•  Conservation management policy and/or practice
•  Community outreach and youth engagement
•  Large-scale grant funding
•  Big Data management, visualisation and impact measurement.

The process for this round of Trustee recruitment:

• Deadline for receipt of applications – 30th June 2024
• Individual telephone/video call with the Chair – July 2024
• Review of applications by Selection Panel – July/August 2024
• In-person interviews of shortlisted candidates on 22nd August and 6th September 2024 (interviewees can attend on either date)
• Selected candidates nominated for election to Council – 23rd September 2024
• Candidates put forward for election at the AGM – 23rd November 2024.

Please note: A Trustee gives their time and involvement on a voluntary basis. They will be expected to attend the Council’s four meetings each year, as well as the AGM and any additional meetings that might be required periodically on specific topics. They will be expected to be able to give adequate time to prepare for these meetings by reading the papers provided, so they can participate fully in discussions. They may also be asked to represent the Council at certain events and external meetings.