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're championing the "30 by 30" targets 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.

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.
 

Find out more

Join one of our 'Meet the Trust' sessions with our Chief Executive, Christine Luxton, and one of our Trustees ot learn more about the Trust and the role of Trustees. Sessions are being held at 5pm on Tuesday 3rd March and Thursday 23rd April, and will last 45mins.

If you would like to join one of these sessions, email your details and your preferred date to: recruitment@suffolkwildlifetrust.org
 

How to Apply

Before your apply, please read our Trustee Recruitment Pack - which is filled with information about the Trust and the role of Trustees. To submit an application, please complete our online application form.

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

Download the Recruitment Pack

Submit an application