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Title

Trustee

Organisation

Herefordshire Wildlife Trust

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What you will be doing

The duties of a Trustee are:
• To ensure that the Trust complies with the objects of its governing
document which are:
a) For the benefit of the public to advance, promote and further
the conservation, maintenance, and protection of:
i) wildlife considered to be worthy of protection for the public
benefit, and its habitats;
ii) places of natural beauty;
iii) places of zoological, botanical, geographical, archaeological
or scientific interest;
iv) features of landscape with geological and physiographical
value in any ways that are available in law and in particular, but
not exclusively, by promoting biodiversity.
b) To advance the education of the public in the principles
and practice of sustainable development*; and biodiversity
conservation.
c) To promote research in all branches of the study of the natural
world which will be for the benefit of the public and to record and/
or publish the useful results thereof.
*Sustainable development has been primarily defined as “Development which meets
the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to
meet their own needs” (the Brundtland Commission)
• To ensure that the Trust complies with charity law, company law
and any other relevant legislation or regulations.
• To ensure that the Trust pursues its objects as defined in its
governing document.
• To ensure the Trust applies its resources exclusively in pursuance
of its objects. i.e. the charity must not spend money on activities
which are not included in its own objects, no matter how
worthwhile or charitable those activities are.
• To contribute actively to the board of trustees’ role in giving firm
strategic direction to the Trust, setting overall policy, defining goals
and setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed
targets.
• To safeguard the good name and values of the Trust.
• To ensure the effective and efficient administration of the Trust.
• To ensure the financial stability of the Trust.
• To protect and manage the property of the Trust and to ensure the
proper investment of its funds.
• To appoint the Chief Executive Officer and monitor his/her
performance.
In addition to the above statutory duties, each Trustee should use any
specific skills, knowledge or experience they have to help the Board of
Trustees reach sound decisions. This may involve scrutinising board
papers, leading discussions, focusing on key issues, providing advice
and guidance on new initiatives, other issues in which the trustee
has special expertise. Trustees should also be willing to undertake
training/self-development to improve their skills and knowledge where
required.

Activities

Skills & Attributes

Skills Description

Trustee person specification: • A commitment to the organisation. • A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort. • Strategic vision. • Good, independent judgement. • An ability to think creatively. • A willingness to speak their mind. • An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship. • An ability to work effectively as a member of a team. Each Trustee should be willing to work to Nolan’s seven principles of public life: selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership. Time commitment The Board meets five times a year. Trustees are also expected to participate in sub-committees, of which there are currently two, dealing with finance, and with conservation matters. Meetings are usually held at our offices at Queenswood. However, we have taken the opportunity of covid to develop our ability to enable participants to join remotely. These meetings last for approximately two and a half hours. At least once a year, there is a joint meeting of Trustees and staff. Trustees are also expected to participate occasionally in ad-hoc or established sub-groups. Certain Trustees may also be asked to attend national or regional Wildlife Trust’s fora. Terms This is a voluntary, unpaid role, though with reimbursement of essential and reasonable expenses.

What is in it for you

Time Commitment

The Board meets five times a year. Trustees are also expected to participate in sub-committees, of which there are currently two, dealing with finance, and with conservation matters. Meetings are usually held at our offices at Queenswood. However, we have taken the opportunity of covid to develop our ability to enable participants to join remotely. These meetings last for approximately two and a half hours. At least once a year, there is a joint meeting of Trustees and staff. Trustees are also expected to participate occasionally in ad-hoc or established sub-groups. Certain Trustees may also be asked to attend national or regional Wildlife Trust’s fora.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Role Address

Queenswood Country Park Dinmore Hill

Postcode (See Google maps below)

HR6 0PY

Directions

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