Chair (Designate)

About Us

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust is the county's leading conservation charity run by local people for the benefit of local wildlife and communities. We are a part of a UK network of 46 local Wildlife Trusts working to protect and restore nature. Since 1963 we have been championing the views of people who care passionately about our county’s wild places and with your support we can do even more. Our Mission is to protect Nottinghamshire’s wildlife, restore biodiversity and inspire people to act for nature and climate.

East Midlands Environmental Consultants, trading as EMEC Ecology, is a subsidiary of the Trust, providing a one stop shop for ecology, biodiversity, project management and land management services.

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading Limited is also a subsidiary, running cafes, retail shops, conferencing, and a range of events at our Attenborough and Idle Valley flagship nature reserves – plus online retail sales.

All Profit with Purpose from these subsidiaries flows into supporting our charitable work across the county, creating a wilder future for Nottinghamshire.

It is anticipated that the Chair (Designate) will work alongside the current chair for a period of induction and familiarisation before assuming full responsibility for the role.

About the Roles:

Chair of Trustees – Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust

We are looking to appoint a visionary Chair, who can help drive forward our ambitious strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to join us in our battle to restore wildlife and create a wilder future for Nottinghamshire. Working alongside our CEO, Paul Wilkinson, the chair will help us continue to grow stronger and increase our impact further.

The new Chair will have exceptional leadership and governance skills necessary to drive the Trust’s mission forward, along with a proven ability to guide a Board of Trustees in fulfilling their fiduciary duties and responsibilities. You will be a strong and collaborative partner to the CEO, providing both support and constructive challenge to ensure the Trust’s strategic direction and operational effectiveness.

We are looking for candidates with a solid understanding of good governance practices and expertise in:

Providing constructive feedback as a “critical friend” Championing inclusive policies Track record of organisational management and leadership Non-Executive Directors – EMEC Ecology & Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Trading Limited

Working closely with other Board members and staff, the Non-Executive Directors will be responsible for advising and guiding on any area of appropriate professional expertise you possess. Bringing a flexible approach, balancing strategic leadership with a commitment to our mission, aims and ethos.

We are looking for highly collaborative and inspiring leaders who bring:

Demonstrable expertise in commercial legal matters or construction (EMEC); catering or events (NWTTL). Exceptional leadership skills with experience of developing cultures that support staff to develop our businesses through the delivery of strategic business plans Experience of building strong relationships and supporting a variety of stakeholders. An understanding of the linkages between a charity and its commercial subsidiaries. For further information, please view the candidate pack attached.

If you have a passion to join us in our fight for nature, then we’d love to hear from you! If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you’ll enquire and learn more.

If you would like to know more about any of these opportunities, please contact Katherine Wilson, Chair of NWTTL katherine@number8marketing.co.uk or Paul Wilkinson, CEO of NWT and MD of both EMEC and NWTTL pwilkinson@nottswt.co.uk for an informal discussion.

Recruitment Timetable:

Closing date: 7th October

Interviews: 10, 15 or 16 October

AGM Date: November 6th

How to apply: Applications should be by CV and covering letter to Katherine Wilson, Chair of NWTTL via the button below.

Location: Nottinghamshire, GB

Posted Date: 9/20/2024