Trustee
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT)
As a trustee of BBOWT, you will play a key role in guiding an organisation working at the forefront of nature’s recovery in one of the most complex and fast-changing regions in the UK. This is an opportunity to help shape how a region responds to the nature and climate crisis. You will contribute to the strategic direction of the Trust, ensuring we remain ambitious, focused and effective in delivering our Strategy 2030 - Building a movement for change and helping to secure 30% of land well managed for nature by 2030.
We are looking for trustees who are willing to engage with complexity, bring external insight, and support the organisation to operate at a systems level.
Core responsibilities
Trustees are collectively responsible for:
- Setting and safeguarding the strategic direction of the Trust
- Ensuring strong governance, financial oversight and regulatory compliance
- Supporting and constructively challenging the executive team
- Monitoring performance against strategic priorities and impact
Contribution beyond the Board
We are particularly looking for trustees who can:
- Bring insight from sectors such as finance, investment, land use, planning, infrastructure, business or community leadership
- Use their networks and influence to support BBOWT’s mission
- Act as ambassadors for the Trust and for nature’s recovery
- Engage with key strategic questions, including land use, growth, and long-term investment in nature
What we are looking for
You do not need previous trustee experience or a background in conservation.
We are looking for individuals who bring:
- Strategic thinking and sound judgement
- Curiosity and openness to new perspectives
- A willingness to challenge constructively
- Commitment to equity, inclusion and collaboration
- A passion for creating a future where nature and people thrive together
Time commitment
The role typically involves around 10–12 days per year, including:
- Four Board meetings and two away days
- Participation in at least one committee or working group
- Time for preparation and occasional additional engagement
About Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working for wildlife across the UK.
Using a science-led approach, we protect and restore natural habitats, which are home to some of our most precious wildlife. We work to promote natural solutions to the climate crisis – such as restoring floodplain meadows to tackle flooding and capture carbon.
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust (BBOWT) is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working for wildlife across the UK. Using a science-led approach, we protect and restore natural habitats, which are home to some of our most precious wildlife. We work to promote natural solutions to the climate crisis – such as restoring floodplain meadows to tackle flooding and capture carbon.
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