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A rare and newly-created opportunity to join David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) as Director of Development at a pivotal moment of growth. As part of the Senior Management Team (SMT), you will help shape the future direction of the Foundation, leading its fundraising strategy, inspiring support and delivering significant and sustainable income growth. We are looking for a collaborative team player, who leads with integrity, warmth and passion. Experience in the conservation sector is an advantage but not a prerequisite. The right candidate will be the person who can prove that they are able to ignite action, build lasting relationships and generate meaningful growth in support of the DSWF's mission. Throughout the interview process we'll be keen to hear about your track record in fundraising at a leadership level and your experience of making an impact on an organisation of our size or larger. You will demonstrate how you develop strategies and implement them successfully, show an understanding of DSWF's existing development portfolio, and a view on where you see you might help to take us over the next 3 years and beyond. See below for more detail of for the full application pack please visit: To apply, please send a CV and supporting statement of no more than two pages to no later than Monday 15th June. JOB DESCRIPTION Role: Director of Development (DoD) Reports to: CEO Works closely with: CEO/COO/CFO as part of the SMT Line manages: Development Team: Development Manager, Trust and Foundations Manager, Development Executive, CRM Executive Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week (4 days) Location: Hybrid working between the DSWF Shalford Office (GU4 8JU) for a minimum of two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays), and home with occasional travel Annual Leave: 25 days per annum pro rata. Bank Holidays are also provided, and at DSWF's discretion the office usually closes between Christmas and New Year (additional to annual leave) Salary: Competitive executive-level salary dependent on experience and breadth of impact. Please ask for salary range on application. Start date: Asap. Summary of the Role The Director of Development (DoD) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all fundraising income and supporter engagement activity at DSWF. The role is accountable for delivering sustainable, diversified revenue growth aligned with DSWF's mission across conservation, education and art, while building lasting relationships with major donors, trusts, foundations, corporate partners and senior supporters. Working in close partnership with the CEO, COO, CFO, and Board of Trustees, the DoD translates organisational strategy into compelling Cases for Support, effective fundraising plans and measurable outcomes. The postholder leads and develops a high-performing Development team, ensuring strong delivery and continuous improvement. As a member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), the Director shares responsibility for shaping the Foundation's overall direction, contributing to governance, organisational culture and high-level strategic decision-making. This is a pivotal position combining senior management with hands-on major gift fundraising and team leadership. Central to enabling the Foundation's long-term impact and growth, the DoD is a driving force behind DSWF's ability to successfully deliver its mission to protect endangered species in Africa and Asia. Key responsibilities Strategic Leadership •Lead on the development, implementation, delivery and continuous refinement of DSWF's multi-year Development strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and long-term financial sustainability. •Advise the CEO and Trustees on fundraising performance, trends, risks and opportunities. •Own and articulate the organisational Case/s for Support, ensuring a clear, compelling narrative that integrates conservation impact, education outcomes and artistic heritage. •Working closely with the rest of the SMT, embed a culture of philanthropy across the organisation, enabling all team members, Trustees and ambassadors to actively support income generation. •As part of SMT, be jointly responsible for over-arching decisions regarding the direction of the Foundation, its mission, strategies and culture. Major & Strategic Fundraising •Working closely with the CEO, cultivate, solicit and steward a portfolio of DSWF's most significant donors and prospects, including major individual donors, trusts and foundations, legacy campaigns and strategic partners. •Responsible, alongside the CEO, for the overall management of all corporate partnerships and sponsors. •Design and lead bespoke solicitation strategies for new high-value prospects, involving the CEO, Trustees and senior colleagues as appropriate. •Oversee the development of structured approaches to major giving, trusts & foundations, legacy giving and corporate partnerships. •Have strategic oversight of lower-level individual giving programmes including appeals, regular individual giving and adoption schemes. •Be responsible and ensure best practice in prospect research, due diligence, stewardship and ethical fundraising. Team Leadership & Management •Lead, manage and develop the Development team, setting clear objectives, KPIs and income targets aligned to the overall strategy. •Ensure the structure, resourcing and capabilities of the team are fit for purpose and scalable as income grows. •Coach and support all those within the organisation that are responsible for fundraising, providing professional leadership, mentoring and performance management. •Lead on all training and offer career progression for all staff within the Development team. •Foster strong collaboration between Development and all departments, including; Policy and Programmes, Marketing and Communications, Education, Art, Finance and Operations. Supporter Engagement •Represent DSWF externally with senior donors, partners and sector peers, enhancing the organisation's profile and credibility. •Oversee a high-quality supporter journey across all touchpoints, ensuring donors feel valued, informed and connected to impact including lower-level individual giving. •Champion systematic all level stewardship, donor care and impact reporting to maximise retention, lifetime value and advocacy. •Ensure accurate, GDPR-compliant data capture and effective use of CRM systems (Beacon) to drive insight-led fundraising. Events •This senior role will have overall responsibility for any fundraising or donor profile events (at present this would include the Wildlife Ball which is an annual fundraising/profile raising event that takes place at the Dorchester Hotel). •Working closely with the rest of SMT, this role will direct the Development team to ensure that all events deliver optimum, high level donor experiences and are run professionally (with logistics and operational support from the COO and team). •This role will have overall responsibility for ensuring the CEO has all information required to support engagement with donors at all events. Governance & Reporting •Report on Development performance to the CEO, SMT and Trustees, providing clear analysis against agreed targets. •Work closely with Finance to support forecasting, budgeting and long-term income planning. •Work closely with Finance and legal advisors in relation to all legal matters pertaining to legacies and bequests. •Ensure all Development activity aligns with regulatory, governance and ethical standards. Person Specification Knowledge and Experience •Significant senior leadership experience in fundraising and development within complex, mission-driven non-profit organisations, at Director level or equivalent, where philanthropy is critical to organisational impact and growth. •Significant experience in leading and delivering long-term development strategies, with a demonstrable track record of translating organisational ambition into clear, costed and achievable fundraising plans. •Proven ability to set strategic direction across multiple income streams, establish measurable objectives and KPIs and use data and insight to monitor performance, evaluate impact and adapt approach over time. •Experience of driving sustained income growth, strengthening donor pipelines, and delivering measurable outcomes aligned to organisational priorities and long-term sustainability. •Deep understanding of the UK philanthropic landscape, with well-established networks across major donors, trusts and foundations, corporates and high-net-worth individuals and the ability to build credibility and influence rapidly at national and international levels. •Demonstrable experience of leading and scaling fundraising income through periods of organisational change, growth or strategic transformation. •Proven track record of securing transformational gifts and long-term partnerships from individuals, corporates, trusts and foundations. •Strong history of inspirational leadership, team building and talent development, with the ability to motivate teams towards ambitious shared goals. . click apply for full job details

Chair of the Methodist Modern Art Collection Management Committee The Vacancy: Are you an enthusiast for the value of Modern art to Christian discipleship, mission and evangelism? Are you familiar with the strategies and ethos of the Methodist Church and experienced with the operation of committees/trustee bodies. If so, you could be the next volunteer Chair of the Management Committee for the Methodist Modern Art Collection. We are seeking a new Chair to provide strategic leadership to the Management Committee in promoting, developing and using the Methodist Modern Art Collection to deliver on the strategic aims of the Methodist Church to be inclusive and justice-seeking, evangelistic and growing, a safe space and environmentally conscious. Exhibitions of the artworks are planned to encourage people to have conversations about God in Christ in the contemporary world, and the Committee offer material to encourage use of the images to bring new dimensions to study, worship and spiritual life. This expert volunteer Management Committee of curators, art historians and others passionate about art in worship and for mission are advocates for the Collection, support borrowers to conceive their exhibitions and interpret the art and advise on conservation and occasional acquisitions. The Chair will lead three or four Management Committee meetings per year (with one usually in person), with electronic communication and working groups convened online as required in between. Occasional in-person meetings, representing the Management Committee and visits to support exhibitions of the Collection, are expected as part of this role, for which all reasonable expenses are paid. The Collection There are almost 60 artworks by leading artists of the last 100 years in this very special collection: artists of Christian faith, other beliefs and none. The Collection is owned by the Methodist Church and illustrates many aspects of the Christian Gospel narrative. The Collection began in 1962 as a touring Collection. We continue to tour the artworks: last year notably to 3Generate, the Methodist Children & Youth Assembly at the NEC, Birmingham, and to five church and gallery venues for Bradford 2025, UK City of Culture, with reproductions in six further bars and cafes. The latest display was at St Mary's Church, Guildford, for Lent 2026. It will be key to this role for the Chair to help the Management Committee and Connexional staff team to extend the reach of the Collection, and a priority to progress identifying and working with a partner organisation to establish a new home base for the Collection from which to tour and where artworks can be put on display between exhibitions elsewhere. Find out more about the artworks and how they are managed and toured, including the brief for the new home, at: The Methodist Modern Art Collection - The Methodist Church To arrange an informal conversation about this role, please contact: Closing Date: 12 noon on Monday 8 June 2026. Interviews will be held in person at the Methodist Church's offices in Tavistock Place, London, on Tuesday 23 June 2026.

A rare opportunity to lead one of Britain's most significant historic estates - Hestercombe Garden Trust Hestercombe is one of the South West's most significant historic landscapes, combining nationally important gardens, heritage buildings, and a vibrant programme of cultural and community activity. Set within a unique valley landscape, the estate brings together over 300 years of garden design, including the celebrated collaboration between Sir Edwin Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll, alongside earlier Georgian and later Victorian influences. Today, Hestercombe operates as an independent charitable trust with a mission to conserve, restore and share this remarkable place for public benefit. In February 2024, Hestercombe was awarded Full National Museum Accreditation, recognising the quality and importance of its collections, interpretation, and public offer. The estate welcomes tens of thousands of visitors each year and offers a diverse programme spanning horticulture, arts and culture, learning, and wellbeing. From formal gardens and woodland walks to exhibitions, events and seasonal programming, Hestercombe provides an accessible and inspiring environment for a wide and growing audience. While the organisation is currently navigating a period of formal Administration, this next phase marks a turning point rather than a conclusion. Significant progress has been made to stabilise the Trust's position, and we are now moving toward an exit from administration with a renewed sense of purpose. With a dedicated staff team, a loyal volunteer base, and strong community roots, the foundation for recovery is firmly in place. The appointment of a new Chief Executive and Board of Trustees is a pivotal moment of transformation. We are looking for leadership that respects our 300-year heritage while driving an entrepreneurial, resilient, and sustainable future. This is a rare opportunity to lead the regeneration of a site of national importance; shaping a legacy that ensures Hestercombe remains an inspiring environment for generations to come. Background The Trustees, together with the Joint Administrators of the Trust, are seeking to appoint a Chief Executive Officer ( CEO ) to lead the Trust through an immediate restructuring phase and into the next chapter, securing a sustainable long term future. The CEO will play a central role in stabilising operations, supporting the exit from Administration, and delivering the strategic and commercial direction required to secure the Trust's viability and important heritage focus. The CEO will champion Hestercombe's artistic, horticultural, historic and ecological importance while strengthening commercial performance and visitor experience. They will have a deep affinity with heritage, culture and landscape. Due to a number of operational challenges and financial pressures, the Trustees appointed Joint Administrators from Forvis Mazars LLP on 1 August 2025 to protect the estate and stabilise operations. With fantastic support and hard work from the existing management team, staff and an army of volunteers, the Estate has successful continued trading under the supervision of the Administrators, who have been working with key stakeholders and benefactors to formulate a rescue and funding plan and secure a long term sustainable future of the Estate. It is intended that Hestercombe Gardens Trust will exit Administration within the next 6 months and return to the control of the Trustees, a newly appointed CEO and management team. The Joint Administrators and the existing Trustees are seeking to appoint a new CEO to create and lead a strategy that will ensure the long term sustainability of this nationally significant heritage estate. Purpose of the role The CEO will be responsible for: Overall leadership and management of the Trust. Create and lead the delivery of a strategic plan to support the preservation of this historic cultural asset and financial sustainability. Meet governance and regulatory requirements. Maintain strong relationships with key funders and partners during and after the Administration exit. Key responsibilities Provide clear leadership to the Trust, setting direction for the management team and wider staff. Formulate, deliver and support a business plan as part of the exit from Administration, including financial and operational milestones and ensure the Trust is positioned for long term viability. Maintain effective dialogue with key funders including the principal benefactor, the National Lottery Heritage and Memorial Funds and Bank. Work closely with the Trustees to implement the future governance structure, including supporting a refreshed Board. Lead commercial activity, visitor/member experience and revenue generating initiatives, including events, house tenants and growth opportunities. Oversee management of trading operations and ensure efficient use of resources. Promote a culture of accountability, prudent financial management and operational resilience. Build and maintain relationships with heritage, cultural and community partners. Represent the Trust publicly and manage its profile with stakeholders at all levels. Ensure statutory, regulatory and charity governance requirements are met. Lead organisational development including staffing structure, people management and performance oversight. Oversee risk management, including financial, operational, reputational and compliance risks. Oversea the stewardship of the Trust's heritage assets, balancing conservation with commercial and public engagement needs. Lead fund raising initiatives and grant applications to enhance the heritage site and support financial sustainability. Key skills and experience Senior leadership experience in the heritage, cultural, environmental or charitable sectors. Strong financial management skills, including leading organisations through change or turnaround. Experience in the heritage, cultural, environmental or charitable sectors. Ability to build strong relationships with funders, donors and public bodies. Experience managing competing priorities and tight resource constraints. Clear, confident communicator able to represent the organisation at all levels. Ability to lead and motivate staff through periods of transition. Experience of commercial development and generating sustainable revenue streams. Understanding of charity governance, working with Trustees and the Charity Commission. Experience engaging with local authorities, heritage bodies, grant funders and community groups. Personal attributes Enthusiastically champion of Hestercombe's artistic, horticultural, historic and ecological importance while strengthening commercial performance and visitor experience. You will have a deep affinity with heritage, culture and landscape. Strong communication, negotiation and relationship building skills. A collaborative and strategic thinker with a practical, delivery focused approach A passion for landscape, conservation, culture and public engagement. Commitment to heritage, cultural and community value of the site Please submit a CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. Applications may be submitted to Deadline for applications 12 June 2026 The Administrators are also seeking candidates to reconstitute the board of Trustees, which can be found on a second job listing Mark Boughey is authorised to act as an insolvency practitioner in the UK by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and bound by the Insolvency Code of Ethics. Where personal data is required to be processed, this will be dealt with in accordance with the Forvis Mazars LLP Insolvency Services Privacy Statement which can be accessed at: . The affairs, business and property of the Company are being managed by the Joint Administrators. The Joint Administrators act as agents of the Company and without personal liability.

Chair (Non-Executive) - Board of Directors South West Wildlife Fundraising Ltd ('SWWFL') Remuneration: £12,500 per annum (plus expenses) Location: Home-based, with some travel across the South West Time commitment: Approximately 4 days per month Do you care about the work of the Wildlife Trusts and want to make a real difference to the future of our treasured wildlife? About the role SWWFL, a wholly-owned trading subsidiary of 8 regional Wildlife Trusts, is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to take on the role of Non-Executive Chair of the Board. This is a pivotal leadership position, providing direction to the Board of Directors, supporting the Chief Executive Officer, and strengthening relationships with our owning Wildlife Trusts and partnerships with client Trusts. You will also serve as a Company Director of SWWFL, sharing responsibility for the oversight, stewardship, and long-term success of the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation supporting the work of The Wildlife Trusts across the extended South West. Key responsibilities As Chair, you will: Lead the Board of Directors, ensuring effective governance, decision-making and accountability Work closely with the CEO, providing both support and constructive challenge Ensure strong strategic alignment between SWWFL and its owning Wildlife Trusts and client Wildlife Trusts Oversee financial performance, risk management and regulatory compliance Chair Board meetings and ensure effective participation from all Directors Act as an ambassador for SWWFL with external stakeholders and partner Wildlife Trusts Lead the annual appraisal and development of the CEO Governance and Director responsibilities In addition to Chair duties, the postholder will fulfil the responsibilities of a SWWFL Company Director, including: Acting in accordance with the SWWFL Memorandum & Articles of Association and Members' Agreement Exercising independent judgement, care and diligence Ensuring robust governance, financial oversight and risk management Supporting long-term sustainable success of the business Terms of appointment The Chair is appointed by majority vote of the Board Term: normally 3 years, may be renewed, with annual performance review by the Board and owning Trusts The Chair role is remunerated, via a contracting agreement, in recognition of additional responsibilities The person appointed must, therefore, have appropriate and genuine self-employed status (or equivalent) to receive payment Where a Trustee of an owning Wildlife Trust is appointed, they cannot receive remuneration in line with SWWFL governance arrangements All Directors (including the Chair in their Director capacity) are subject to SWWFL governance requirements About you We are looking for someone who brings: Experience Significant Board-level experience Proven experience of chairing meetings Senior strategic leadership experience (ideally in a commercial environment) Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building experience Skills & knowledge Strong understanding of governance and regulatory requirements High level of financial literacy Commercial awareness Experience in risk management and organisational oversight Personal qualities Strategic, decisive and emotionally intelligent Collaborative and diplomatic, with strong interpersonal skills Confident in an ambassadorial role Committed to the mission of The Wildlife Trusts Time commitment The Chair is expected to commit around 4 days per month, including: Regular meetings with the CEO and Finance Manager 6 Board and Stakeholder meetings annually 4 Finance & Remuneration Committee meetings Meetings with auditors and owning Trust CEOs Some travel across the South West will be required, although many meetings are held remotely. Eligibility The Chair does not need to be an employee of an owning Wildlife Trust. However, they do need to be a member of their local Wildlife Trust, and they will operate within a Board that includes Directors who are drawn from the owning Trusts: Avon, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire & Isle of Wight, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Worcestershire Wildlife Trusts. Why join us? This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role in a values-driven organisation, helping to support vital conservation work across the South West and beyond. How to apply An application pack and form can be downloaded from the SWWFL website or upon request by emailing via the button below (please use 'SWWFL Chair Application' as the subject line). A copy of your CV, plus the completed application form detailing your skills and experience relevant to this role, must be included in your application. The deadline for applications is 7th June 2026. Interviews will take place on 30th June 2026 at Avon Wildlife Trust, Bristol.

Contract Legal Specialist Home Based with regular travel to locations across the UK Up to £50,000 per annum (or pro-rata for 0.8 FTE) Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week) (0.8 FTE could be considered). This role is predominantly home-based with regular travel to locations across the UK. Office facilities are available at our Newark office (Tuesdays to Thursdays) for those within easy travelling distance. Closing date for applications: 14th June 2026 First interview: 30th June / 1st July (Online Interview) Second interview: 6th July (Online Interview) About Us The Wildlife Trusts are a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that we need nature and nature needs us. We have more than 945,000 members, over 33,000 volunteers, 4,100 staff and 600 trustees. There are 46 individual Wildlife Trusts, each of which is a place-based independent charity with its own legal identity, formed by groups of people getting together and working with others to make a positive difference to wildlife and future generations, starting where they live and work. Every Wildlife Trust is part of The Wildlife Trusts federation and a corporate member of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts, a registered charity in its own right founded in 1912 and one of the founding members of IUCN the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Taken together this federation of 47 charities is known as The Wildlife Trusts. The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. We recognise that this will require big, bold changes in the way The Wildlife Trusts work, not least in how we mobilise others and support them to organise within their own communities. About You If you are an experienced and self-motivated contracts lawyer ready to apply your commercial and legal expertise with real purpose, we d love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to help safeguard the work and future impact of one of the UK s best-loved conservation charities. In this newly created role of contracts legal specialist, you ll lead on all contractual legal matters across The Wildlife Trusts Federation, acting as the first point of contact, providing high quality legal advice for contract-related queries. Reporting to our Legal Director, you ll build successful working relationships across the organisation supporting colleagues to identify, manage and mitigate legal risk while enabling the Charity s work to thrive. You ll play a key role in promoting legal compliance, contributing to the development of policies and guidance, and staying up to date with legislative changes and relevant case law. While your focus will be on contract law, you ll also bring a broad awareness of related areas such as charity and employment law. Using your legal expertise and excellent communication skills, you will design, organise and deliver training to colleagues, embedding best practice, building capacity and confidence, improving consistency and ensuring value for money on contracting activities. You ll be organised, adaptable and comfortable juggling multiple priorities in an ever-changing environment. As a pragmatic and commercially astute professional, you ll balance risk awareness with opportunity, using your initiative to take on new challenges and quickly develop knowledge in unfamiliar areas to support the wider work of the legal team. While there is currently no line management responsibility, our ambition is to grow the legal function over time creating future opportunities to gain line management experience and play a part in shaping the team. The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. We are passionate in promoting our aims, and we pride ourselves on being inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. RSWT take our Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please click here to read our commitment statement. The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. RSWT are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and, as a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming recruitment experience for all applicants. Applicants with disabilities and from ethnic minority backgrounds, will be considered for the next stage of the selection process should they meet all the minimum criteria for the role outlined in the person specification detailed as essential criteria in the recruitment pack. As part of our Disability Confident Scheme, RSWT offers an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities and therefore not all applicants with disabilities would be entitled to an interview as they must still satisfy the minimum requirements for the job. This commitment is designed to help reduce barriers and promote equal opportunity. We actively work to remove barriers throughout the recruitment journey and are dedicated to creating an accessible and supportive recruitment experience by offering reasonable adjustments at every stage of the recruitment process, as well as within the workplace. If you would benefit from any adjustments to support you during your application or interview process, please let us know and we will be pleased to put the appropriate support in place. At RSWT, we are committed to creating a safe environment where discrimination, bullying, and harassment are not tolerated. We expect everyone to uphold, respect, and support our zero-tolerance policy. Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools.

Job Title: Conservation Trustee Salary: Unremunerated (all reasonable travel expenses reimbursed) / Four meetings per year plus an annual discussion day / Fixed-term for four years About the Role: Are you willing to commit some of your time, energy and experience to help care for some of England's most important historic sites and artefacts so future generations can enjoy them as we do today? We are the charity that cares for the National Heritage Collection - over 400 historic sites and more than a million artefacts across England. Some are internationally known, others are local treasures, but all belong to the nation. We are recruiting for a Trustee to assist with the conservation and management of the collection and to help guide our long-term strategy to preserve these sites and to make them accessible and meaningful to people across the country. What is the Role of a Trustee? As a Trustee of English Heritage, you will be responsible for ensuring that English Heritage carries out its charitable purpose for the public benefit, delivers its charitable objectives, remains solvent and properly managed, and complies with all relevant legislation and governance best practice. You will attend four board meetings a year and an annual discussion day. These are usually in London and are planned well in advance, as well as one to two regional visits to English Heritage sites. Our Trustees are expected to participate in one of our sub-committees, such as the Remuneration Committee, Nominations Committee, and Audit and Risk Committee. In addition, there is the London Blue Plaques Panel, and we anticipate that the Conservation Trustee would participate in the new English Heritage Conservation Committee and engage with HECC (Historic England Conservation Committee). Further, Trustees may be asked to advise the executive on specific issues from time to time and will be invited to attend events such as capital project launches, cultivation events and blue plaques unveilings. Initial appointments are made for four years, and Trustees are eligible for reappointment for a further term. The role is unremunerated, but all reasonable expenses (such as travel and childcare) are claimable. We ll give you a full induction and ongoing development, including sessions at selected Board meetings about our work and the Trustee role. An experienced English Heritage Trustee will be your mentor for your first year. Required Experience, Attributes and Skills: The ideal candidate would be a qualified and experienced practitioner in the conservation and maintenance of historic buildings, having held senior and long-term responsibility for maintenance regimes and major capital repairs across a range of historic building types. You will also have experience in large-scale programme management involving partnerships with funders and contractors. You will bring: An understanding of English Heritage's work, and a commitment to our charitable purpose, vision, and values. An understanding of the role of a trustee and how a trustee could best collaborate with English Heritage's senior leadership team. Knowledge and experience of strategic planning and monitoring. Strong interpersonal and relationship-building abilities, with the ability to work effectively as a member of a team. The time and focus to ensure the role can be fulfilled to the highest standard. The experience, attributes and skills we've listed represent the "perfect candidate". Please do not be deterred if you do not fulfil every line. We are looking for someone committed to English Heritage's mission and values and who can fulfil the overall brief. How to Apply: We are committed to ensuring diversity and equity are part of English Heritage. The more diverse our Board, the better able it is to bring new perspectives and support us in achieving our mission. If you are interested in applying for the role, please select the apply button shown and send a CV and cover letter detailing how you meet the 'Required Experience, Attributes and Skills'. The deadline for applications is the 29th of May 2026.

Trustee - Friends of Lydiard Park The Friends of Lydiard Park are seeking to appoint a new trustee to help guide the next phase in the development of one of Wiltshire's most significant historic estates. Since 1967, the Friends have supported the conservation, stewardship, and public engagement work of Lydiard Park and House in partnership with Swindon Borough Council. The charity plays an active role in supporting restoration and acquisition projects, learning programmes, archival collections, volunteering, advocacy, and long-term strategic planning. We are particularly interested in hearing from individuals with senior-level experience in: Heritage, museums, or historic landscapes and environments Education and learning (at the school or university level) Grant funding and strategic leadership Community partnerships and public engagement Applicants may also bring experience from comparable cultural institutions or charitable bodies, alongside a commitment to the future of Lydiard Park as a place of heritage, learning, and community life. This is a voluntary trustee role offering the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the long-term sustainability and development of an important historic site. As we look ahead, we are seeking fresh perspectives, practical thinkers, and people willing to roll up their sleeves to help guide the charity forward. Familiarity with Swindon / North Wiltshire would be an additional benefit. Living in Swindon is not a necessity.

Chair (Non-Executive) Board of Directors South West Wildlife Fundraising Ltd ( SWWFL ) Remuneration: £12,500 per annum (plus expenses) Location: Home-based, with some travel across the South West Time commitment: Approximately 4 days per month Do you care about the work of the Wildlife Trusts and want to make a real difference to the future of our treasured wildlife? About the role SWWFL, a wholly-owned trading subsidiary of 8 regional Wildlife Trusts, is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to take on the role of Non-Executive Chair of the Board. This is a pivotal leadership position, providing direction to the Board of Directors, supporting the Chief Executive Officer, and strengthening relationships with our owning Wildlife Trusts and partnerships with client Trusts. You will also serve as a Company Director of SWWFL, sharing responsibility for the oversight, stewardship, and long-term success of the organisation. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organisation supporting the work of The Wildlife Trusts across the extended South West. Key responsibilities As Chair, you will: Lead the Board of Directors, ensuring effective governance, decision-making and accountability Work closely with the CEO, providing both support and constructive challenge Ensure strong strategic alignment between SWWFL and its owning Wildlife Trusts and client Wildlife Trusts Oversee financial performance, risk management and regulatory compliance Chair Board meetings and ensure effective participation from all Directors Act as an ambassador for SWWFL with external stakeholders and partner Wildlife Trusts Lead the annual appraisal and development of the CEO Governance and Director responsibilities In addition to Chair duties, the postholder will fulfil the responsibilities of a SWWFL Company Director, including: Acting in accordance with the SWWFL Memorandum & Articles of Association and Members Agreement Exercising independent judgement, care and diligence Ensuring robust governance, financial oversight and risk management Supporting long-term sustainable success of the business Terms of appointment The Chair is appointed by majority vote of the Board Term: normally 3 years, may be renewed, with annual performance review by the Board and owning Trusts The Chair role is remunerated, via a contracting agreement, in recognition of additional responsibilities The person appointed must, therefore, have appropriate and genuine self-employed status (or equivalent) to receive payment Where a Trustee of an owning Wildlife Trust is appointed, they cannot receive remuneration in line with SWWFL governance arrangements All Directors (including the Chair in their Director capacity) are subject to SWWFL governance requirements About you We are looking for someone who brings: Experience Significant Board-level experience Proven experience of chairing meetings Senior strategic leadership experience (ideally in a commercial environment) Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building experience Skills & knowledge Strong understanding of governance and regulatory requirements High level of financial literacy Commercial awareness Experience in risk management and organisational oversight Personal qualities Strategic, decisive and emotionally intelligent Collaborative and diplomatic, with strong interpersonal skills Confident in an ambassadorial role Committed to the mission of The Wildlife Trusts Time commitment The Chair is expected to commit around 4 days per month, including: Regular meetings with the CEO and Finance Manager 6 Board and Stakeholder meetings annually 4 Finance & Remuneration Committee meetings Meetings with auditors and owning Trust CEOs Some travel across the South West will be required, although many meetings are held remotely. Eligibility The Chair does not need to be an employee of an owning Wildlife Trust. However, they do need to be a member of their local Wildlife Trust, and they will operate within a Board that includes Directors who are drawn from the owning Trusts: Avon, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Hampshire & Isle of Wight, Somerset, Wiltshire, and Worcestershire Wildlife Trusts. Why join us? This is a unique opportunity to play a key leadership role in a values-driven organisation, helping to support vital conservation work across the South West and beyond. How to apply An application pack and form can be downloaded from the SWWFL website. A copy of your CV, plus the application form detailing your skills and experience relevant to this role, must be included in your application. The deadline for applications is 7th June 2026. Interviews will take place on 30th June 2026 at Avon Wildlife Trust, Bristol.

Senior Media Officer up to £35,280 per annum Permanent Full-Time Office facilities are available at our Newark office at The Kiln, Waterside, Mather Road, Newark, NG24 1WT for those within easy travelling distance. Full time: 35 hours per week Mondays to Fridays. This role includes participation in a rota for out-of-hours press office support, including evenings and weekends as required. Permanent contract. Closing date for applications: 31st May 2026 First interview 9th or 10th June (Online Interview) Second interview: 16th June (Online Interview) About Us The Wildlife Trusts are a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that we need nature and nature needs us. We have more than 945,000 members, over 33,000 volunteers, 4,100 staff and 600 trustees. There are 46 individual Wildlife Trusts, each of which is a place-based independent charity with its own legal identity, formed by groups of people getting together and working with others to make a positive difference to wildlife and future generations, starting where they live and work. Every Wildlife Trust is part of The Wildlife Trusts federation and a corporate member of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts, a registered charity in its own right founded in 1912 and one of the founding members of IUCN the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Taken together this federation of 47 charities is known as The Wildlife Trusts. The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. We recognise that this will require big, bold changes in the way The Wildlife Trusts work, not least in how we mobilise others and support them to organise within their own communities About You Are you looking for a new challenge? If you re an experienced media relations professional looking to make a meaningful difference for nature, this is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK s best-loved nature charities. As a Senior Media Officer, you will play a key role in raising the profile of The Wildlife Trusts by promoting our work, campaigns and priorities across the national media. You ll help shape public conversation, influence key stakeholders, and inspire action for nature s recovery while building strategic relationships with national journalists and the media. You ll also contribute to protecting and enhancing The Wildlife Trusts brand and reputation, ensuring our voice is trusted, influential and widely heard. Working within our small but highly effective national Media Relations team, you ll play a key role in promoting The Wildlife Trusts and our work across national media outlets including print, online, TV and radio. Your work will help shape public opinion, influence decision-makers and inspire action for nature s recovery, ensuring our stories reach a wide and diverse audience. About You From commentary on government policy and ambitious landscape recovery programmes, to highlighting the restoration of vital habitats - such as Britain s lost rainforests - and showcasing community action for nature, you ll help bring the breadth and impact of our work to life. You ll do this through compelling press releases, media commentary, and by securing high-quality interview and filming opportunities. You will develop and maintain strategic relationships with national journalists and media outlets, while actively playing an important role in protecting and enhancing The Wildlife Trusts brand and reputation. We are looking for a creative and proactive media relations professional with excellent research, writing and editorial skills. You ll have a track record of developing a range of news stories and features, and the confidence to pitch and place stories and commentary effectively with journalists and editors. You ll thrive in a fast-paced, varied environment where no two days are the same, bringing excellent organisational skills, resourcefulness and exceptional attention to detail. You ll confidently manage inbound enquiries to our press office inbox, ensuring timely, accurate and professional responses, including outside of standard working hours. The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. We are passionate in promoting our aims, and we pride ourselves on being inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. RSWT take our Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please click here to read our commitment statement. The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. RSWT are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and, as a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming recruitment experience for all applicants. Applicants with disabilities and from ethnic minority backgrounds, will be considered for the next stage of the selection process should they meet all the minimum criteria for the role outlined in the person specification detailed as essential criteria in the recruitment pack. As part of our Disability Confident Scheme, RSWT offers an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities and therefore not all applicants with disabilities would be entitled to an interview as they must still satisfy the minimum requirements for the job. This commitment is designed to help reduce barriers and promote equal opportunity. We actively work to remove barriers throughout the recruitment journey and are dedicated to creating an accessible and supportive recruitment experience by offering reasonable adjustments at every stage of the recruitment process, as well as within the workplace. If you would benefit from any adjustments to support you during your application or interview process, please let us know and we will be pleased to put the appropriate support in place. At RSWT, we are committed to creating a safe environment where discrimination, bullying, and harassment are not tolerated. We expect everyone to uphold, respect, and support our zero-tolerance policy. Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools

An opportunity to lead a living masterpiece. Step into a role where art, nature and history converge. Painshill is much more than a historic landscape. It is a Grade I listed garden, an internationally celebrated masterpiece of the eighteenth century - an immersive "living painting" created by the visionary Hon. Charles Hamilton. Set across 160 acres, Painshill welcomes circa 180,000 visitors a year to walk the work of art and immerse themselves in the history of the landscape. With King Charles 111 as Patron, and a legacy shaped by over 40 years of careful restoration of this once lost garden, this is a place of both national significance and global admiration. Now, we are seeking an exceptional Director to lead Painshill into its next chapter. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of the United Kingdom's most remarkable landscape gardens. Working in close partnership with the Board of Trustees, you will safeguard Hamilton's vision while driving a forward-thinking strategy, elevating Painshill's profile as a world-class heritage destination and ensuring its long-term sustainability. You will lead across every aspect of the organisation: inspiring a dedicated team of staff and volunteers; enhancing visitor experience throughout the landscape garden; and growing income through membership, fundraising, partnerships and commercial activity, to sustain both public engagement and conservation, opening up the transformative power of this extraordinary landscape to wider audiences for generations to come. From education programmes and community engagement to events, retail and filming, you will harness every opportunity to broaden Painshill's reach and impact. We are looking for a strategic, inclusive, and enterprising leader - someone who combines commercial acumen with a genuine passion for heritage, culture, landscapes, horticulture - bringing credibility and the ability to inspire others around a shared purpose. If you are ready to protect, champion and reimagine an extraordinary place for future generations, we would be delighted to hear from you. Perrett Laver have been engaged to support on this appointment and will conduct an executive search process in parallel with the public advertisement of the role. Applications can be submitted via Perrett Laver Vacancies quoting reference 8439 and should comprise a CV and covering letter, detailing how you fulfil the role description and person specification. The deadline for applications is 9am BST on Sunday 7th June 2026. Accessibility Statement To confidentially get in touch about this role, or for advice on your application please email Caitlin Vopni at . Should you require access to these documents in alternative formats, please contact Freya Coombes at . If you have comments that would support us to improve access to documentation, or our application processes more generally, please do not hesitate to contact us via . Perrett Laver's GDPR Policy Protecting your personal data is of the utmost importance to Perrett Laver and we take this responsibility very seriously. Any information obtained by our trading divisions is held and processed in accordance with the relevant data protection legislation. The data you provide us with is securely stored on our computerised database and transferred to our clients for the purposes of presenting you as a candidate and/or considering your suitability for a role you have registered interest in. Perrett Laver is a Data Controller and a Data Processor, and our legal basis for processing your personal data is 'Legitimate Interests'. You have the right to object to us processing your data in this way. For more information about this, your rights, and our approach to Data Protection and Privacy, please visit our website

Senior Media Officer up to £35,280 per annum Permanent Full-Time Office facilities are available at our Newark office at The Kiln, Waterside, Mather Road, Newark, NG24 1WT for those within easy travelling distance. Full time: 35 hours per week Mondays to Fridays. This role includes participation in a rota for out-of-hours press office support, including evenings and weekends as required. Permanent contract. Closing date for applications: 31st May 2026 First interview 9th or 10th June (Online Interview) Second interview: 16th June (Online Interview) About Us The Wildlife Trusts are a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that we need nature and nature needs us. We have more than 945,000 members, over 33,000 volunteers, 4,100 staff and 600 trustees. There are 46 individual Wildlife Trusts, each of which is a place-based independent charity with its own legal identity, formed by groups of people getting together and working with others to make a positive difference to wildlife and future generations, starting where they live and work. Every Wildlife Trust is part of The Wildlife Trusts federation and a corporate member of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts, a registered charity in its own right founded in 1912 and one of the founding members of IUCN the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Taken together this federation of 47 charities is known as The Wildlife Trusts. The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. We recognise that this will require big, bold changes in the way The Wildlife Trusts work, not least in how we mobilise others and support them to organise within their own communities About You Are you looking for a new challenge? If you re an experienced media relations professional looking to make a meaningful difference for nature, this is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK s best-loved nature charities. As a Senior Media Officer, you will play a key role in raising the profile of The Wildlife Trusts by promoting our work, campaigns and priorities across the national media. You ll help shape public conversation, influence key stakeholders, and inspire action for nature s recovery while building strategic relationships with national journalists and the media. You ll also contribute to protecting and enhancing The Wildlife Trusts brand and reputation, ensuring our voice is trusted, influential and widely heard. Working within our small but highly effective national Media Relations team, you ll play a key role in promoting The Wildlife Trusts and our work across national media outlets including print, online, TV and radio. Your work will help shape public opinion, influence decision-makers and inspire action for nature s recovery, ensuring our stories reach a wide and diverse audience. About You From commentary on government policy and ambitious landscape recovery programmes, to highlighting the restoration of vital habitats - such as Britain s lost rainforests - and showcasing community action for nature, you ll help bring the breadth and impact of our work to life. You ll do this through compelling press releases, media commentary, and by securing high-quality interview and filming opportunities. You will develop and maintain strategic relationships with national journalists and media outlets, while actively playing an important role in protecting and enhancing The Wildlife Trusts brand and reputation. We are looking for a creative and proactive media relations professional with excellent research, writing and editorial skills. You ll have a track record of developing a range of news stories and features, and the confidence to pitch and place stories and commentary effectively with journalists and editors. You ll thrive in a fast-paced, varied environment where no two days are the same, bringing excellent organisational skills, resourcefulness and exceptional attention to detail. You ll confidently manage inbound enquiries to our press office inbox, ensuring timely, accurate and professional responses, including outside of standard working hours. The Wildlife Trusts value passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. We are passionate in promoting our aims, and we pride ourselves on being inclusive. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. RSWT take our Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please click here to read our commitment statement. The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. RSWT are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and, as a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming recruitment experience for all applicants. Applicants with disabilities and from ethnic minority backgrounds, will be considered for the next stage of the selection process should they meet all the minimum criteria for the role outlined in the person specification detailed as essential criteria in the recruitment pack. As part of our Disability Confident Scheme, RSWT offers an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities and therefore not all applicants with disabilities would be entitled to an interview as they must still satisfy the minimum requirements for the job. This commitment is designed to help reduce barriers and promote equal opportunity. We actively work to remove barriers throughout the recruitment journey and are dedicated to creating an accessible and supportive recruitment experience by offering reasonable adjustments at every stage of the recruitment process, as well as within the workplace. If you would benefit from any adjustments to support you during your application or interview process, please let us know and we will be pleased to put the appropriate support in place. At RSWT, we are committed to creating a safe environment where discrimination, bullying, and harassment are not tolerated. We expect everyone to uphold, respect, and support our zero-tolerance policy. Please be aware we may not accept applications if we have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools