Trustee with legal experience

Organisation Overview

Woodland Heritage is creating a thriving UK wood culture that benefits our environment, all people and our economy.

We do this by championing the good use of home-grown timber from sustainable, productive woodlands for the benefit of present and future generations. Through a combination of demonstration sites, research, education, membership and outreach, we build on the wisdom and skills of the past to weather the challenges of tomorrow.

Grow trees. Use wood. For our future.

Role Details

Time commitment: Roughly 1-3 hours per week.

Attendance: Remote with some in person opportunities.

Role Description

Woodland Heritage is creating a thriving UK wood culture that benefits our environment, all people and our economy.

We do this by championing the good use of home-grown timber from sustainable, productive woodlands for the benefit of present and future generations. Through a combination of demonstration sites, research, education, membership and outreach, we build on the wisdom and skills of the past to weather the challenges of tomorrow.

Grow trees. Use wood. For our future.

Required Skills and Experience

Do you love trees, woodlands and beautiful homegrown timber?

Woodland Heritage is looking to recruit a Vice Chair and Chair to its trustee board. You would be joining a dedicated and passionate group of volunteers and a wider staff group who are developing exciting plans for the charity’s future. Experience of the charity / woodland / forestry / timber / making sectors is helpful but certainly not essential.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of people and we want to listen to your ideas and benefit from your guidance. If you have any questions about this, please do ask.

What is essential is compatibility with the charity’s mission and values and the desire to bring your life’s experiences and skills to the table.

If this isn’t the right time or opportunity for you, do you have someone in mind you could share this opportunity with?

Being a trustee at Woodland Heritage is an engaging, thought provoking opportunity to make a difference. You will receive insight and access to remarkable people, amazing woodlands, fine timbers, beautiful furniture, stunning workshops and so much more.

Woodland Heritage is creating a thriving UK wood culture that benefits our environment, all people and our economy. We do this by championing the good use of home-grown timber from sustainable, productive woodlands for the benefit of present and future generations. Through a combination of demonstration sites, research, education, membership and outreach, we build on the wisdom and skills of the past to weather the challenges of tomorrow.

Put simply: Grow trees. Use wood. For our future.

Time commitment, events and meetings

In addition to bi-monthly trustee meetings, which usually take place virtually and, in the evening, (though a few times per year these will be in person or hybrid meetings for which reasonable expenses will of course be paid), there will be additional time and involvement required to undertake these roles effectively. The role of chair in particular would suit someone who wants to give several hours of their time per week.

Required Skills and Experience

There are many ways to be an effective trustee and you can read more about the essentials on the government's website. We are looking for someone with a legal background and hope that your legal skills and experience may mean you have skills in the following areas:

· Governance

· Finance

· Risk management

· Fundraising and Marketing

· Business

· Forestry & Making

· Culture & People

Supporting you

You will be supported with an initial induction with the staff team. This will be followed by activities to familiarise yourself with the organisation’s activities and your governance role.

Once you have become familiar with these you will be able to get more involved in those things which you find exciting and rewarding.

Along the way you will be supported by the staff team and trustees to make a real difference!

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