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Inclusive Boards is delighted to be supporting Groundwork Wales in their search for their next Chair of Trustees.
About Groundwork Wales
Our charity exists to create a greener, fairer & stronger future for all people, communities and places in Wales. Groundwork is working across Wales to create stronger, healthier communities, responsible business and greater prospects for local people.
This is a challenging time for society, but a hugely exciting time for our organisation. Groundwork’s origins lie in the economic recession of the 1970s and the first Groundwork organisation was established as a radical experiment in bringing together public and private resources to support communities to tackle social and environmental challenges in tandem.
About the Opportunity
Groundwork Wales is seeking a new Chair of Trustees to provide leadership to the charity and its Board, ensuring that the Charity has maximum impact for its beneficiaries.
The Chair performs in a strategic rather than operational role, and holds the Board and Executive Director to account for the Charity’s mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. The Chair will also line manage and support, and, where appropriate, challenge the Chief Executive and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and to achieve agreed objectives. They will act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity in partnership with the Chief Executive.
Join Our Board – Shape Futures, Change Lives
Could your skills or lived experience help reduce homelessness and support young people across Leicestershire?
If so, now is the time to step up.
YMCA Leicestershire is seeking new Trustees to join our dynamic Board as we drive forward our ambitious 2022–2027 Strategy. We’re tackling youth homelessness, expanding trauma-informed housing, and creating spaces where young people can belong, contribute and thrive.
We’re looking for passionate individuals who share our values of Community, Compassion and Empowerment, and who want to make a real difference.
We’re especially interested in hearing from people with (current) experience in:
- Legal
- Social Care
- Housing Development
- Or those with lived experience of homelessness
We’re also actively seeking applications from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) individuals to better reflect the communities we serve.
Why join us?
- Help address one of the biggest social issues of our time: youth homelessness.
- Shape services that support over 100 young people in supported accommodation.
- Be part of a charity with deep local roots and national influence.
- Gain leadership experience in a high-impact, values-driven organisation.
You don’t need previous board experience — just the right mindset, commitment, and relevant knowledge. Personal or professional experience of leadership and community development is desirable.
Sound like you?
If you would like the opportunity to have an informal conservation with the CEO, please email Gemma Winters, Executive Assistant to CEO.
Together, we can create lasting change - for more information please visit our website.
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The Prison Reform Trust is lookging for a new Treasurer, to maintain an overview of the Prison Reform Trust’s financial affairs. The Treasurer ensures that effective and appropriate financial measures, controls and procedures are put in place and reports to the Board at regular intervals about the financial health of the organisation.
The Treasurer’s responsibilities are as follows:
1. Chairing the quarterly finance and fundraising subcommittee meetings, which includes regular reviews of; a. Financial statements (cash flow, management accounts — forecasts and budgets) b. Investments c. Financial management policies d. Risk register e. Fundraising progress f. IT function and security
2. Acting as signatory on bank accounts and on fundraising applications as needed (e.g. for National Lottery funding).
3. Liaising with external auditor through a meeting at audit time and as needed.
4. Overseeing the presentation of budgets, internal management accounts and annual financial statements to the Board of Trustees.
5. Ensuring that proper accounting records are kept, and that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place and support the development of policies covering financial reserves, and cost management.
6. Ensure accounts are as required by relevant statutory bodies, for example, the Charity Commission and/or the Registrar of Companies.
7. Monitoring and advising on the financial viability of the charity and ensuring investments and assets are maximised.
8. Perform additional duties and checks as tasked by the full board and/or report back to the full board on financial governance issues.
9. Advising on the financial implications of the charity’s strategic plan, including overseeing the charity’s financial risk-management process.
10. Keeping the board informed about its financial duties and responsibilities and liaising with the Chief Executive to develop the financial understanding of the Board of Trustees. In addition to the above, the Treasurer will also have the responsibilities and qualities of all trustees.
To achieve positive change for people in prison and the wider criminal justice system.



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SWEDA is a regional charity supporting people affected by eating disorders across the South and West.
We have a highly skilled team of Trustees leading our charity. They bring a range of attributes and working backgrounds to the Board. Trustees are responsible for the running of the Charity and are there to assist in making major decisions in the best interest of the Charity and its beneficiaries. Decisions are made as a group. Trustees are nominated and voted onto the Board at the Annual General Meeting.
We are now recruiting a Chair of the Board of Trustees, who will hold the Board and Senior Leadership Team to account for the Charity's mission and vision, providing inclusive leadership to the Board of Trustees, ensuring that each trustee fulfils their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. The Chair will also support and, where appropriate, challenge the Chief Executive and ensure that the Board functions as a unit and works closely with the entire SLT of the charity to achieve agreed objectives. They will act as an ambassador and the public face of the charity in partnership with the Chief Executive.
We are looking for a candidate who has skills and experience within strategic leadership and governance and who will establish a strong, effective and constructive working relationship with our CEO. We conduct five board meetings per year including the AGM plus sub-committee meetings. The majority of our meetings take place online but we do like to meet face-to-face a couple of times a year, therefore a willingness to travel to the South West is essential.
We are looking for a candidate who has the following necessary skills and experience, with more details in the attached recruitment pack:
- Strategic leadership
- Governance
- External relations
- Efficiency and effectiveness
- Ability to build a strong relationship with the Chief Executive and the wider management team
In addition to the qualities required of a Trustee of the Charity, the Chair must also meet the following requirements:
PERSONAL QUALITIES
- Demonstrate a strong and visible commitment to the Charity, its strategic objectives and cause
- Personal gravitas to lead a significant regional organisation
- Exhibit strong inter-personal and relationship building abilities and be comfortable in an ambassadorial role
- Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively
- Strong networking capabilities that can be utilised for the benefit of the Charity
- Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team environment
- Ability to commit time to conduct the role well, including travel and attending events out of office hours
EXPERIENCE
- Experience of operating at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation
- Successful track record of achievement through their career
- Experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees
- Experience of external representation, delivering presentations and managing stakeholders
- Experience of change management
- Significant experience of chairing meetings and events
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Broad knowledge and understanding of the Voluntary & Community Sector (VCSE) and current issues affecting it
- Strong leadership skills, ability to motivate staff and volunteers and bring people together
- Financial management expertise and a broad understanding of charity finance issues
- Good understanding of charity governance
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We seek a Chairperson to head our Board at Evolve Counselling who will guide our strategic direction in the provision of lowest cost mental health counselling for individuals and businesses.
Location: Cambridgeshire area of operations. Chair can be fully remote.
Voluntary: Reasonable expenses paid
Commitment: Initial term of 1 -3 years. Flexible hours per month
Closing date: Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Overview
For over 40 years Evolve Counselling has provided lowest-cost professional mental health counselling for adults in Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Northamptonshire and beyond, through the skill and dedication of our team of 60+ BACP-registered counsellors.
The role
We are looking for a new Chair who understands the growing demand for our services and the challenges of competing as a medium sized charitable business at this time. We shall look to our new Chair to build trust and engagement with our CEO, the Trustee Board, our volunteers, and supporters, as we capitalise on great recent work to stabilise and find new opportunities for significant growth.
The new chairperson will ideally bring health and wellbeing experience and commercial skills, as well as a demonstrable empathy for charitable working and commitment to the Nolan Principles of public life.
The role of the Chair is hugely rewarding and the scope under the leadership of the current CEO for Evolve to grow and innovate is significant. You will have significant senior leadership experience to drawn upon as you take ultimate responsibility for directing and inspiring the Trustees, making sure we are financially sustainable, and well run for our clients. Our ethos is to look upwards and outwards as we strive for a leading position in mental health services for all, and your commercial acumen, professional contacts, and powers of persuasion in business will be a huge support for our ambitions.
Including quarterly board meetings, committee sessions (at present virtual), a face-to-face AGM event, plus away days, and regular meetings with our CEO and the trustees, we anticipate a flexible time commitment of around 2 - 5 days per month.
For further information or an informal discussion on the role, please contact Kevin Bottrell.
Application process: Expressions of interest in the first instance by email to our CEO Gordon Ackroyd.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Trustee of North Surrey Domestic Abuse Service
Our Charity
North Surrey Domestic Abuse Service (NSDAS) supports anyone affected by domestic abuse and their children living in the boroughs of Elmbridge, Spelthorne and Epsom and Ewell. We provide free, confidential and independent advice, skilled practical help and ongoing emotional support and information, regardless of sex, race, ability, gender, religion or income level.
Historically the service was provided as part of Citizens Advice Elmbridge (West). We have operated as an independent charity since April 2024 (charity number 1203855) and this is an exciting time to help shape the strategy and direction of the organisation.
The board currently comprises of nine trustees and we are looking to appoint another trustee with experience of strategic HR and/or cultural change.
The Role
The duties of a trustee are as follows.
·Ensuring that the organisation pursues its stated objects (purposes), as defined in its governing document, by developing and agreeing a long-term strategy
·Ensuring that the organisation complies with its governing document, charity law, company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations
·Ensuring that the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its charitable objects for the benefit of the public
·Ensuring that the organisation defines its goals and evaluates performance against agreed targets
·Safeguarding the good name and values of the organisation
·Ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the organisation, including having appropriate policies and procedures in place
·Ensuring the financial stability of the organisation
·Protecting and managing the property of the charity and ensuring the proper investment of the charity’s funds
·Following proper and formal arrangements for the appointment, supervision, support, appraisal and remuneration of the chief executive and other staff members
In addition to the above statutory duties, each trustee should use any specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the board of trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising board papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice and guidance on new initiatives, or other issues in which the trustee has special expertise.
Person specification
·A commitment to the organisation
·A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort
·Strategic vision
·Good, independent judgement
·An ability to think creatively
·A willingness to speak their mind
·An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of trusteeship
·An ability to work effectively as a member of a team
·A commitment to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Prison Reform Trust Trustees play a vital role in making sure that we achieve our core purpose. Our Trustees oversee the overall management and administration of the charity. They also ensure that the Prison Reform Trust has a clear strategy and that our work and goals are in line with our vision. Just as importantly, they support and challenge the executive team to enable the Prison Reform Trust to grow and thrive, and through this, work towards our mission to create a fair, humane and effective justice system. Board members have a collective responsibility. This means that Trustees act as a group and not as individuals.
Duties of PRT trustees include;
• Support and provide advice on the Prison Reform Trust’s purpose, vision, goals and activities.
• Approve operational strategies and policies and monitor and evaluate their implementation.
• Oversee the Prison Reform Trust’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress.
• Ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation.
• Ensure that key risks are being identified, monitored and controlled effectively.
• Review and approve the Prison Reform Trust’s financial statements.
• Provide support to, and challenge if required, the Prison Reform Trust’s CEO in the exercise of their delegated authority and affairs.
• Keep abreast of changes in the Prison Reform Trust’s operating environment.
• Contribute to regular reviews of Prison Reform Trust’s own governance.
• Attend Board meetings, adequately prepared to contribute to discussions.
• Use independent judgment, acting legally and in good faith to promote and protect Prison Reform Trust’s interests, to the exclusion of their own personal and/or any third-party interests
To achieve positive change for people in prison and the wider criminal justice system.



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Join Us as Treasurer Trustee – Help Secure the Future of Sherwood Forest for People & Nature
Do you have strong financial acumen and are passionate about conservation and heritage? Since 1995, our charity has been at the heart of protecting and preserving the rich natural and cultural heritage of Sherwood Forest. Through dedicated conservation projects, community engagement, and educational initiatives, we work to restore threatened heathlands, expand woodlands, and inspire people to connect with this historic landscape.
With funding from the National Heritage Fund, we are embarking on an exciting programme to restore lowland heathlands across the Sherwood National Character Area. As Treasurer Trustee, you will play a vital role in ensuring the charity’s financial health, sustainability, and strategic growth—helping us make the most of our resources to continue this important work for future generations.
We have a high-performing staff finance officer so this is not a Treasurer role where you are required to do the book keeping. Instead you will be the key link between the staff team and the Board as you support your fellow Trustees in the performance of their governance duties and understanding of the charity’s finances.
You’ll be joining a passionate, committed and experienced board of trustees who are in close connection with our CEO led staff team. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your financial expertise to shape the future of a well-established charity. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to apply your skills in financial oversight, strategic planning, and governance - while making a real impact on the environment we would love to hear from you.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive board and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including those with varied professional expertise and lived experiences. We encourage applications from individuals who can bring different perspectives to our work and help us better serve the communities we support.
If you would like an informal chat around the role, please contact our CEO, Helen (contact details on the next tab). To apply, please send your CV or Linkedin profile accompanied with a letter explaining why you want to become a trustee and what you hope to bring to the Board of Trustees.
To apply, please send your CV or Linkedin profile accompanied with a letter explaining why you want to become a trustee and what you hope to bring to the Board of Trustees.
Ensuring the survival of the historic Sherwood Forest as a national treasure for future generations of people and wildlife.
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Seeking the next visionary to lead Pegasus Opera Company as Chair of Trustees
What will you be doing?
Are you ready to lead with purpose and passion? Pegasus is seeking a dynamic and visionary Chair of the Board to help shape the future of our vibrant charity. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact by championing our mission, empowering our people, and guiding us toward an ambitious new era.
As Chair, you’ll provide inspiring, inclusive leadership to our Board of Trustees—ensuring we remain bold, accountable, and united in delivering real change. You'll collaborate closely with a committed Executive Team, including our Artistic Director, Executive Director, and Talent Director, to set the strategic direction and drive innovation at every level.
What are we looking for?
The ideal Chair will have senior strategic leadership experience, a successful track record, and a solid understanding of charity governance. They’ll be confident in chairing meetings, managing stakeholders, and acting as an ambassador. A strong passion for opera and commitment to diversity, inclusion, and the charity’s mission are essential. Candidates should bring gravitas, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to foster collaboration and be willing to commit time to attend events and meetings outside of normal working hours.
What difference will you make?
The Chair will play a pivotal role in shaping Pegasus’s future, providing the strategic leadership, governance oversight, and inspiration needed to drive the charity into its next chapter. By fostering a high-performing Board, strengthening accountability, and supporting the Senior Management Team, the Chair will ensure that Pegasus remains artistically bold, financially resilient, and true to its mission of championing diversity in opera.
They will be a unifying force—guiding trustees, energising stakeholders, and amplifying Pegasus’s voice across the sector. With their influence, the organisation will build deeper partnerships, enhance its public profile, and grow its impact for artists and communities alike.
Ultimately, the Chair will be the catalyst for Pegasus to thrive artistically, operationally, and socially—ensuring it continues to lead with purpose and ambition on a national stage.
Before you apply
To be considered for this role, please send your CV along with an expression of interest in the form of a cover note or letter
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Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust
Closing Date: 30th June. Based: Regular meetings in Welshpool office and on-line
Are you a wise owl? A busy bee? An eager beaver? Do you have hawk eyes? If so, you might be just who we’re looking for to join our Trustees team and help us champion local wildlife.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and confident person to join our Board of Trustees.
Our Trustees are the guardians of our charity, working together to ensure Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust fulfils its charitable activities and delivers on its vision, mission and values. They do this by steering its direction and overseeing the work of our CEO and staff. Our Trustees come together regularly to receive a report from the CEO, to discuss and agree issues of strategic importance and to ensure the charity is being run effectively. Meetings are held as hybrid sessions so Trustees can attend remotely, or in-person at our Welshpool headquarters
Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust was founded in 1982 and is part of The Wildlife Trusts federation and a corporate member of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts. We are the county's leading nature conservation organisation. Our mission is to sustain biodiversity and encourage people to engage with their environment by becoming active and influential wildlife champions. Our vision is of people close to nature with land and seas rich in wildlife. We want to ensure that every person has the opportunity to experience wildlife in their daily lives.
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Lincs and Notts Air Ambulance (LNAA) is seeking a dynamic leader with chairing experience to lead them as their new Chair.
- Location: Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire
- Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Thursday 12th June 2025.
Who we are
We are proud to be a registered charity providing a Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to the people of Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. Our highly skilled team of team of pilots, doctors and paramedics deliver life-saving skills, medicine and equipment directly to the scene of some of the most serious incidents and accidents to give patients the very best chance of survival and recovery.
Whether beachside, roadside or in the countryside, day or night, we are by the side of patients when they need us most.
About the role
We are looking for an individual with previous Chair of the Board experience who will work with fellow Trustees, the CEO and wider Leadership Team.
The Chair will lead the Board in holding the CEO and Leadership Team to account for the effective delivery of the charity’s vision, mission and strategy, as well as providing leadership to all Trustees to ensure they fulfil their duties and responsibilities for the effective governance of the charity. Through support and constructive challenge, the Chair will ensure the Board works cohesively with the CEO and the wider Leadership Team to achieve agreed objectives.
We are open to candidates who do not reside in Lincolnshire or Nottinghamshire. Ideally, candidates who do not live within our counties will be able to demonstrate a good understanding or knowledge of the counties.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking an experienced Chair and inclusive leader who can bring strategic insight, commitment and integrity to the leadership of our governance and Board.
In addition to chairing skills and a track record of executive and non-executive leadership, candidates must demonstrate a commitment to our purpose, mission, values and behaviours.
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Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Thursday 12th June 2025.
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As our new Chair, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our organisation and the lives of those we serve. The Chair leads the board, ensuring that it governs the charity effectively, in service of the charity’s vision and mission.
About Youth Concern
We are an independent charity based in Aylesbury Vale, Buckinghamshire that supports 13-25 year olds. We are inclusive; we aim to support all 13-25 year olds, but specialise in helping those facing additional challenges.
What will you be doing?
Your expertise, passion, and fresh perspective will be invaluable assets as we navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and continue to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the Vale’s young people. Your commitment to our cause will be met with unwavering support and appreciation from fellow trustees and our dedicated executive team.
Role summary
You will:
- Provide strategic leadership to the charity and the board, ensuring that Youth Concern achieves its mission, and fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation
- Work in partnership with the Chief Executive and team
- Lead the board in ensuring that it fulfils its responsibilities for the governance of the organisation
- Optimise the relationship between the board and Youth Concern’s staff and volunteers.
- Plan and chair the board meetings, with others (mainly and normally the Chief Executive) as appropriate
- Act as a spokesperson and figurehead for Youth Concern; be willing to champion Youth Concern’s work through personal networks
- Provide supervisory support, annual appraisal and ongoing development and input to the Chief Executive
Time commitment (estimated at two days per month)
- Attending 6 board meetings annually. Currently meetings last 2 hours and are held in person, with the option to attend remotely.
- Attend sub-committees as required, which are around 1 each month (although as Chair, you are a member of all sub-committees, so can attend more as desired/needed)
- Monthly scheduled meeting with the Chief Executive with flexibility to respond swiftly to the occasional ad hoc issue
- Attending an annual half day strategy session.
What are we looking for?
Essential
- Experience of being a trustee. (You do not need to have been a Chair previously.)
- Experience of working with or for young people
- Experience of leading organisations through periods of growth
- A keen sense of strategic purpose
- An inclusive leadership style and the ability to listen and engage effectively
- Oversee Youth Concern’s financial plans and budgets and monitor and evaluate progress. Whilst the trustee/treasurer takes the lead on this, the Chair is a member of the finance sub-committee
- Be responsive
- Live within easy and quick travel time of Aylesbury
What Difference will you make?
Why should you apply?
Youth Concern believes every young person has the right to be fed, to a safe home, to a good education and later, to employment.
In becoming a trustee, you will be helping young people thrive. And because:
- You believe a few hours a month, working for young people, is a good investment of your time
- You want to give something back
- Your skill set will benefit a growing local charity
- You want to be part of Youth Concern’s success story
Before you apply
The TrusteeWorks team at Reach Volunteering are supporting Youth Concern with their Trustee recruitment. Applications should be made via TrusteeWorks in the first instance.
To apply please submit your CV along with a covering letter stating why you wish to join the organisation and how your skills and experience would add value to the board.
Please send applications and enquiries to the email address provided.
Applications will be accepted until 9:00am on Monday 7 July 2025
Trustee Opportunity
Are you passionate about making a difference in rural, remote communities? We’re looking for individuals to join the Board of Trustees for a new, community-led social enterprise delivering social care services in North Perthshire.
This innovative initiative, born from a collaboration between the Perth and Kinross Health and Social Care Partnership, Rannoch Community Trust and Dunkeld, Birnam & District Community Development Trust, aims to improve access to care at home for those in rural areas.
SKS Scotland is supporting this project and the recruitment process.
About the Role
We are recruiting up to six Trustees to help shape the organisation, working closely with the CEO/Home Care Manager. We’re particularly looking for expertise in:
- Business start-up and development
- Health and social care policy
- Commissioning and local government
- Finance, accounting, and quality assurance
- HR and fundraising
- Community and voluntary sector experience
What You’ll Bring
- Strategic thinking and leadership
- A commitment to rural health and wellbeing
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and make informed decisions
- A passion for community-driven social care
Commitment
Approximately 1–2 days per month, including meetings and preparation. This is a voluntary role with expenses covered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES
Trees for Cities is an independent national charity that engages local people and volunteers to plant, protect and promote trees in towns and cities worldwide. We cultivate lasting change in urban neighbourhoods by revitalising forgotten spaces, creating healthier places, and getting people involved in their local environments. In a world facing unprecedented threats from climate change, loss of biodiversity, and disconnection from nature, our work has never been more urgent or important.
The charity has seen significant growth and development over recent years, with expansion of our Trees for Streets, Trees for Schools and Trees for Neighbourhoods programmes in towns and cities across the UK. It is imperative that the Charity continues to evolve as we move towards a new strategic phase (2025-30), with the strategic goal to create a movement for urban trees and tree equity.
We currently seek a Trustee with marketing and individual giving expertise to join our Board. This is a replacement role to succeed a trustee who is stepping down from the Board in September at the end of their second term. This is an exciting opportunity to support the charity as we embark on our new strategic ambition to take a prominent, influential and leading role in urban forestry.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The trustee will maintain an overview of Trees for Cities’ marketing and IG strategy. The trustee will work closely with the Board and Executive Team, particularly the Chief Executive and Engagement & Marketing Director, to support the charity in pursuing its vision and mission and achieving its agreed objectives. In addition to the skills, experience and qualities required of all Trustees, this trustee will have significant senior-level experience of marketing and IG strategy, policy and regulations as outlined in the person specification.
HOW TO APPLY
At Trees for Cities, we want to reflect and represent the full richness of diversity in the UK. Few of our employees or trustees have lived experience (or close connection to someone with lived experience) of environmental injustice, and few are from Black, Asian or other minority ethnic groups, disabled, or lower socio-economic backgrounds. We are particularly keen to receive applications from fundraising professionals in one or more of these groups.
If you would like to learn more about the role, please email Kate Sheldon, Chief Executive. If you are interested in applying, please use the application link below. Applications should include a CV and a short covering statement.
Deadline to apply at 9am on Monday 16 June.
Interviews scheduled 14 July or 4 August 2025.
This recruitment is not open to agencies.
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As a Business Development Manager you will be the front of the charity by helping to create opportunities when engaging small, medium and large enterprises. The role will provide effective day-to-day management relating to all aspects of the charity’s set up and operations.
The role will ensure financial sustainability by assisting the CEO, Marketing Lead and fundraisers identify and secure appropriate funding that supports the values of the charity, and to clearly demonstrate and promote the positive impact of the charity.
What will you be doing?
- To manage all operational activity of the charity according to the strategic direction provided by the CEO and Trustees.
- Where required to undertake aspects of business development including identification of funding opportunities, bid writing and tender submissions.
- To assist the CEO with updating and revising the charity’s business plan and fundraising strategy in accordance with the Trustees’ strategic direction.
- Contacting potential partners to establish rapport and arrange meetings.
- Researching organisations and individuals to find new opportunities.
- Where appropriate attend conferences, meetings, and charity events.
- Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and stakeholders’ satisfaction.
- To undertake any other relevant duties within the overall scope of the role, as requested by the CEO and Trustees of the charity.
- Lobby government and other policy makers on behalf of the charity’s cause or client group.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor’s degree in business, sales and marketing or related field.
- Highly competent IT skills
- Proven customer service skills
- The ability to prioritise and manager own workload
- Understanding of data protection and confidentiality
- Excellent time management and organisational skills
- Ability to motivate and empower people
- High levels of commitment, reliability and motivation
- Flexible and adaptable approach
- Ability to learn quickly and take on tasks outside of current skill set.
Time commitment and expenses:
- 3-7 hours per week, either in or out of office hours.
- We request a minimum commitment of 3 months volunteering.
What difference will you make?
- Share your knowledge and experience.
- Learn new skills.
- Shape how the charity presents itself to service users, stakeholders, funders and the general public.
- Network with a friendly team of people.
- Make a difference to the charity and the lives of others.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.