Down to Earth is an award-winning group of social enterprises based on the Gower peninsula, Swansea.
Since 2005 they have been offering life-changing experiences to some of the most disadvantaged communities in Wales through creating stunning venues and outdoor spaces with natural materials and renewable technologies.
By creating, using and looking after these landmark facilities with their groups, they deliver health care and education in new and internationally recognised ways – whilst also showing how it is possible to create a better world: one that is good for people and good for the planet.
Non-Executive Director – Finance
Salary: Unpaid
Hours: 6 Board Meetings a Year
Reports to: Board of directors
Down to Earth is looking for a new non-executive director (board member) for their group of award-winning social enterprises. Their unpaid (trustee-like) board members are central to ensuring Down to Earth’s impact continues to grow whilst maintaining excellent accountability and good governance.
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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.
Not business as usual
We are most definitely not “business as usual”. As a group of social enterprises, we operate on a non-profit distributing model but strive to make a healthy surplus to further our impact.
Expected 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.
Our group of social enterprises
We have 2 social enterprises: Down to Earth Project (DTEP) and Down to Earth Construction (DTEC). Both are identical in their Article of Association and both are companies limited by guarantee. DTEC is a wholly owned subsidiary of DTEP. We are looking non-executive directors for both companies.
Benefits
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.
Term of appointment
Board members are appointed on a 4 year term with the potential to renew up to 2 times.
Responsibilities:
As a non-executive director, you will be registered as a director with Companies House. Responsibilities include:
1. Accountability and governance
2. Advice
3. Specific support to the team
Board member specification:
We are looking to appoint at least 1 new board member with experience in the following area:
4. Finance – Chartered Accountant; financial strategy, budgets and governance on key financial decisions
Skills, Knowledge & Experience: Essential
5. Minimum 5 years experience in one of the areas in the specification
6. Strong communication skills
7. Passion to create a better world for people and nature
Skills, Knowledge & Experience: Desirable
8. Welsh language
9. Board level experience
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For more information and to apply, click here
Start date: ASAP
Interviews: TBC at Down to Earth's Murton site in Swansea (SA3 3AP).
Published: 8th July, 2025
Author: Clare Pilborough
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