Non-Executive Directors with commercial law, construction, catering or events background

Organisation Overview

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.

Role Details

Time Commitment: Equivalent to about one day per month, 4 board meetings and one strategy day annually 

Attendance: Hybrid.

Role Description

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.

Required Skills and Experience

• 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

To apply for or express an interest in this position, please email bicenquiries@weareadvocate.org.uk