Company Description
Mountain Training England is the awarding body for qualifications in walking, climbing and mountaineering leadership in England. We also administer two personal skills schemes, one for walking and one for climbing. Our vision is to promote a diverse and active outdoor society, supported by inspirational leaders, instructors and coaches. Our mission is to inspire, enable and develop people in walking, climbing and mountaineering through the provision of nationally and internationally recognised skills training and leadership qualifications.
To achieve this Mountain Training England:
* Administers 10 qualifications and two skills training courses
* Quality assures the delivery of our courses.
* Provides induction and training for our course providers.
* Regularly reviews all our schemes.
* Collaborates on the shared objectives of the national Mountain Training organisations.
* Liaises with stakeholders and partners to be most effective.
* Develops guidance with partners to support the whole UK outdoor sector.
Mountain Training England is a Company Limited by Guarantee and a registered Charity. Mountain Training England consists of a Board and a Council of elected member organisations. The Council members support the Board of Trustees and act as a consultation body. They have the authority to elect Trustees. The responsibilities of the Trustees include setting the budget and organisational strategy, overseeing its implementation and running the company.
Role Description
As a Director and Trustee, you will be expected to attend Board and Council meetings and oversee the running of the business. The Trustees of MTE are responsible for setting the strategy and budget, overseeing the management of the company and ensuring its safe running by implementing good governance. The ability to think strategically and creatively, to exercise independent judgement and a willingness to speak your mind are some of the key attributes we are looking for. This post is non-salaried. Trustees’ travel and reasonable expenses are reimbursed.
The Vacancies
Mountain Training England is recruiting for four non-executive Trustees - two independent trustees and two from the adventure sector.
Essential skills and experience (independent)
* Expertise in diversity & inclusion
* Development of digital resources and commercial development
* Understanding of charities and voluntary sector organisations
* Experience of collaborative partnership working
* An interest in walking or climbing
* Media and Public relations
Essential skills and experience (adventure sector)
* A good knowledge of Mountain Training’s processes and ethos
* Strong personal background in walking, climbing and mountaineering
* At least one Mountain Training qualification
* Good working knowledge of operations in the adventure activities sector
Diversity statement
We are committed to achieving a diverse Board and welcome applications from members of currently under-representative groups (such as women, black and minority ethnic communities and/or candidates who consider themselves to have a disability). Currently we have a gender balance of 40% female board representation.
For full details of the posts, the requirements and how to apply, please see the recruitment information pack on our website.
* Applications are welcomed after 23rd March 2026
* Closing date: 20th April 2026
* Interviews will be held online on 5th and 6th May 2026
* Induction to role and organisation in May/June 2026
* Successful candidates to attend first Board meeting in May 2026