Trustee 2x - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - John Muir Trust
Description
Trustee's 2XTrust seeks two volunteer Board members with experience in ecology and natural heritage or planning procedures and regulations.
Our Trustees are responsible for setting our policies and making strategic decisions.
As co-opted Trustees, the successful applicants will be full members of the Board from November 2023 to November 2024, with the possibility of extending this term by being re-co-opted, or standing for election by the Membership as Trustees.
Essential criteria
Experience in ecology and natural heritage or planning procedures and regulations.
Current Trust membership / willing to join the Trust as a member.
Ability to commit to the role for an initial period of one year.
This involves reading paperwork in advance of attending around seven full-day meetings: four Board meetings (hybrid format) and three Topical discussion meetings (in person meetings at locations around the UK).
Other relevant experience might include:
Any charity governance or previous Trustee experience.
Any work you have done for the Trust, whether as Trustee, volunteer or staff.
How to apply
The John Muir Trust is committed to working together to promote a more inclusive environment and we need a diverse team to realise this.
Applicants are welcome from all walks of life with diverse backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our work on behalf of wild places.
Completed Code of Conduct declaration:
Word format or PDF format
A passport style, head and shoulders photo of yourself
Your experience could include:
Any relevant degree-level or equivalent qualifications or training you have completed
Past/current employment
Volunteering
Contact
Next steps
nb. Results will be announced at our 2023 online AGM on Saturday 4 November.
Job Types:
Freelance, Volunteer
Salary:
Up to £1.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Edinburgh
Application deadline: 22/09/2023
Reference ID:
JohnMuirTrust_Trustees2x_2023
Expected start date: 01/11/2023
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