Apply to become a Trustee

Help us to create a wilder Suffolk by joining Suffolk Wildlife Trust as a Trustee - providing strategic leadership as a member of the Board of Trustees.

We have a vision for a wilder Suffolk - where nature is thriving and abundant, because everyone is doing more to help. To achieve this, we have set ourselves the target to restore 30% of Suffolk's land and sea for wildlife, and to inspire and enable 1 in 4 people in Suffolk to take action for nature and climate. 

Collectively as a member of the Board, and individually, the role of a Trustee is to have overall control of the Trust and to take responsibility for ensuring the organisation is operating effectively, in particular:

• Setting the direction of the Trust through the 2030 strategy.
• Providing leadership and strategic direction for the Trust, including agreeing appropriate policies and scrutinising performance against agreed goals.
• Championing Suffolk Wildlife Trust and its values, fostering an innovative culture where risks are appropriately managed.
• Ensuring the Trust complies with its governing document, charity and company law and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• Ensuring the Trust uses its resources effectively and efficiently to deliver its vision and mission.
• Appointing the Chief Executive Officer and monitoring their performance.

Meet our Board of Trustees

The role is subject to eligibility checks including a Basic DBS check, as required by the Charity Commission. As part of our commitment to safeguarding, we operate a safer recruitment process. No fees are payable for this role,  although reasonable expenses can be reimbursed.
 

How to Apply

If you are thinking of applying and would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please email recruitment@suffolkwildlifetrust.org and we will arrange a convenient time to speak with you. 

Applications can be made completeing our online application form or by emailing us. Your application should include a summary of your relevant skills, knowledge and experience (e.g. your CV) and a covering letter (that addresses the questions in the Recruitment Pack).

The closing date for applications is Sunday 31 May 2026. Preferred candidates will be invited to meet members of the Board for an interview and discussion about the role on Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 June 2025 at our Head Office (Brooke House) in Ashbocking. Please indicate your availability when you apply.