The Secretary of State is looking to appoint four new Trustees to The Royal Parks board. DCMS is committed to eliminating discrimination and advancing equality of opportunity in its public appointments. We particularly encourage applicants from underrepresented groups, those based outside London and the South-East and applicants who have achieved success through non-traditional educational routes. This ensures that boards of public bodies benefit from a full range of diverse perspectives and are representative of the people they serve. While these positions are based in London, we encourage candidates from all regions to apply. This is an extraordinary opportunity for individuals who are passionate about the success of The Royal Parks (TRP) and wants to help shape its future. TRP are looking for four Trustees. The four specific areas of expertise being sought are: Start date as soon as possible: Commercial Strategic Communications and engagement (which could include interpretation, outreach and education) Start date March 2026: Horticulture and Landscape Start date April 2026: Finance and Investment (to chair the TRP Investment Committee) Organisation description About The Royal Parks The Royal Parks is a charity and Public Corporation. Its purpose is to oversee the day-to-day management and maintenance of eight Royal Parks: Bushy Park, The Green Park, Greenwich Park, Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Regent’s Park & Primrose Hill, Richmond Park and St James’s Park, which includes the ceremonial parade ground Horse Guards Parade and the processional route of the Mall. It also cares for other green spaces in the capital including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens.The Royal Parks are Crown Land, with their responsibility resting with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. The Royal Parks has a contract with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport to carry out day to day management of the estate on her behalf, which currently runs until 2027. The Royal Parks receives over 77 million visitors a year and plays a key role in the tourism and cultural life of the country. The Royal Parks works closely with key partners including DCMS, the Mayor of London, charitable, sporting, environmental and cultural agencies. Most of the Royal Parks’ income comes from commercial activities. TRP is delivering on an ambitious five-year strategy to ensure the long-term enhancement and protection of the parks for the benefit of this and future generations. The strategy, with sustainability at its core, is overseeing significant investment in the parks. This includes the delivery of four flagship projects - a new two-acre garden in memory of Queen Elizabeth II in The Regents Park, restoring the Diana Memorial Playground in Kensington Gardens, a new café in Roehampton Richmond Park, and the restoration of Greenwich Park. TRP is in the process of examining the longer-term structure and business model of the organisation, including potentially insourcing some functions, as it has started to do, so that a wider range of services can be delivered directly. The parks are faced with a significant challenge due to closure of the Royal Parks dedicated policing unit, due to take full effect from November 2025. This will be the most significant change to the operational model of the charity since it was set up in 2017. TRP will also negotiate a new contract for services with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, for the period after 2027. Board composition https://www.royalparks.org.uk/about-us/leadership-team Regulation of appointment This post is regulated by the Commissioner for Public Appointments. For more information, please refer to the Commissioner’s website Person specification Essential criteria All successful candidates will demonstrate: An understanding of and commitment to the objectives and work of The Royal Parks including protecting and enhancing their intrinsic qualities. The ability to contribute to Board-level discussion and strategic decision making. The ability to work effectively as part of a team, with experience of collective decision making at a senior level. A commitment to supporting fundraising activity. A willingness to serve on board sub-committees as necessary, as Chair or Member, and the opportunity to join a project board overseeing flagship projects. (Whilst The Royal Parks are not specifically looking for a HR specialist, one of the chosen candidates will be expected to Chair the HR Committee). Additional Criteria The Royal Parks are looking for four new Trustees who will bring expertise and experience, each in one of the following areas: Horticulture and/or Landscape management. Significant Commercial Experience Strategic Communications and engagement (which could include interpretation, outreach and education) Finance and Investment (to chair the TRP Investment Committee)