Trustee

Trustee

Trustee/Governor
J99137
At a glance

Skills

  • Campaigning
  • Public relations
  • Fundraising strategy
  • Governance
  • Strategic development and planning
  • Change management
  • Project / programme management

Where

Oxford, OX3 9HY
Remote opportunity

Time

Either in or out of office hours Estimate of time needed:
0-5 hours / month
Attend four Board meetings a year (three online, one in London or Oxford) and occasional extra duties

Deadline

18 Oct 2024

We aim to reverse the decline in freshwater biodiversity do you have experience in Communications, Policy and Parliamentary influence, Human Resources or any other Trustee experiance

What will you be doing?

Freshwater Habitats Trust (FHT) is the UK’s leading charity for all freshwaters. We’ve been creating, restoring and protecting high quality habitats for freshwater wildlife for more than 30 years.

Our aim is to reverse the decline in freshwater biodiversity. We work to achieve this through practical conservation, scientific research, community engagement and by influencing policy. As an evidence-based organisation, we target our practical delivery work where it will make a real difference. We have projects in many parts of the UK, focused on restoring and protecting high quality habitats for freshwater wildlife.

Now, we want to enhance the current Board and bring a range of backgrounds and experiences reflective of the people we currently serve and those we would like to be serving in the future.

We particularly welcome new Trustees that bring skills and experience in any of the following areas:

  • Communications:
  • Policy and Parliamentary influence
  • Human Resources

Please do not be put off from applying if you do not have any of these skills or if you have never been a Trustee before. The most important qualities for our Trustees are enthusiasm, engagement and a desire to get involved and make a contribution to FHT. 

This is a voluntary role (reasonable travel expenses reimbursed) involving:

  • Attending four Board meetings a year (three online, one in London or Oxford).
  • Approximately four days per year to cover meetings and occasional extra duties.

What are we looking for?

You will need: 

  • A commitment to the organisation and a genuine interest in freshwater conservation. 
  • A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort.
  • Strategic vision.
  • Good, independent judgment. 
  • An ability to think creatively. 
  • A willingness to offer a constructive challenge.
  • The ability to act as a positive ambassador for FHT, helping to build connections and to facilitate opportunities.
  • An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship (training can be provided).
  • Previous Board experience is desirable but not essential. 
  • An ability to work effectively as a member of a team that values diversity.

What difference will you make?

As part of our board, you will support and shape our work and strategic direction, as well as help us achieve our purpose to affect change through scientific research that influences policy and legislation.

Before you apply

Please submit your CV and cover letter outlining why the role is of interest and why you think you would be suitable. 

Causes
  • Environment
  • Organisation type: 
    Charity

    Freshwater Habitats Trust (FHT) is the UK’s leading charity for all freshwaters. We’ve been creating, restoring, and protecting high-quality habitats for freshwater wildlife for more than 30 years...