Trustee
The Heart of England Forest
Heart of England Forest
Voluntary and unpaid. However, all reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
The Heart of England Forest is an exciting and ambitious charity working hard to create a huge new woodland in the heart of the country that will benefit people and wildlife for generations to come. We take our mission very seriously; it has never been more important to invest in our natural environment. Planting trees and creating new woodlands is no longer just a positive ambition for the country, it’s essential. It is the simplest solution to help mitigate climate change and create new green spaces that can help reconnect people and communities with nature and the natural environment.
THE ROLE
As a developing charity, led by our Chief Executive, Andy Parsons, we currently have a staff team of c. 70 who are supported by an army of volunteers comprising passionate and enthusiastic ambassadors for the Forest, and a range of committed and supportive partners spanning the public, private and voluntary sectors.
We are looking for a qualified and experienced finance leader with strong commercial acumen and a good understanding of what constitutes good governance and risk who shares our vision and is passionate about creating a 30,000-acre forest in the heart of England. You will be a collegiate and inclusive leader who can work effectively in partnership with others. A strategic thinker who demonstrates a commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public life, you will ideally have some prior charity finance experience.
We actively encourage candidates from a range of backgrounds who bring the skills to be an effective Trustee and will work closely with our talented and committed staff team.
If you are passionate about creating, restoring and protecting an incredible woodland legacy; a beautiful forest which positively contributes to the landscape and environment and which is an important source of both education and inspiration for young and old alike, we hope you will read on to find out more.
How to apply
To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:
- Your CV (no more than three sides).
- A supporting statement (no more than two sides) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
Closing date
Friday 20th June 2025
Preliminary interviews with Starfish online
w/c 30th June 2025
Final Panel interviews with Heart of England Forest
w/c 14th July 2025