Trustee of the Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)

You will contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust, ensuring we remain ambitious, focused and effective in delivering our Strategy 2030 - Building a movement for change and helping to secure 30% of land well managed for nature by 2030.

We are looking for trustees who are willing to engage with complexity, bring external insight, and support the organisation to operate at a systems level. Core responsibilities Trustees are collectively responsible for:

• Setting and safeguarding the strategic direction of the Trust
• Ensuring strong governance, financial oversight and regulatory compliance
• Supporting and constructively challenging the executive team
• Monitoring performance against strategic priorities and impact

Contribution beyond the Board

We are particularly looking for trustees who can:

• Bring insight from sectors such as finance, investment, land use, planning, infrastructure, business or community leadership
• Use their networks and influence to support BBOWT’s mission
• Act as ambassadors for the Trust and for nature’s recovery
• Engage with key strategic questions, including land use, growth, and long-term investment in nature

What we are looking for

You do not need previous trustee experience or a background in conservation. We are looking for individuals who bring:

• Strategic thinking and sound judgement
• Curiosity and openness to new perspectives
• A willingness to challenge constructively
• Commitment to equity, inclusion and collaboration
• A passion for creating a future where nature and people thrive together

Time commitment

The role typically involves around 10–12 days per year, including:

• Four Board meetings and two away days
• Participation in at least one committee or working group
• Time for preparation and occasional additional engagement