Join the team!
We are looking for a new non-executive finance director (board member) to join our group of award-winning social enterprises. Our unpaid (trustee-like) board members are central to ensuring Down to Earth’s impact continues to grow whilst maintaining excellent accountability and good governance.
Interviews: tbc at our Murton site in Swansea (SA3 3AP)
Start date: July 2025. There will be a 3 hour induction also required.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
We are looking to appoint at least 1 new board member with experience in:
* Finance–Chartered Accountant;financial strategy,budgetsand governance on key financial decisions
Essential:
* Minimum5yearsexperienceinthe areas mentioned above
* Strong communicationskills
* Passion to create a better world for people and nature
Desirable:
* Welsh language speaker
* Board level experience
What are we looking for?
Being a non-executive director, we need committed and passionate people who believe we can create a better world together. As you’ll see in the Specification, we are looking for a skill set in finance. We encourage different perspectives and backgrounds and people from different sectors.
Benefits and work environment
The non-executive board member roles are unpaid, though we cover expenses and any necessary training. Board members are also able to use Down to Earth sites for personal and work purposes, as well as our EV charging facilities, for free.
Application process
Responsibilities
As a non-executive director, you will be registered as a director with Companies House.
Responsibilities include:
* Accountability and governance
* Advice
* Specific support to the team
Board members are appointed on a 4 year term with the potential to renew up to 2 times.
Working hours and location
We hold board meetings 6 times a year in our hand-crafted Gower (Swansea) venues on Fridays. Four board meetings are Friday mornings between 9am and 12pm and two board meetings are strategy days (9am to 3pm). We are open to some virtual attendance but would prefer mostly face to face. Ad hoc input is also expected depending on project and business needs.
Salary range
Purpose & Scope
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