Trustee - Finance Specialist
Closing date: Friday 23 May 2025 Salary: Not applicable Contract type: Casual / Working hours: Flexible Location: Shropshire Wildlife Trust, 193 Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, SY2 6AH
We are looking for a finance specialist to join our board of trustees and to support the Chair and Treasurer with financial oversight and governance.
SWT is governed by a board of trustees (known as ‘Council’) who set overall strategic direction and ensure that charitable funds are used effectively. Operational management is delegated to the CEO and the senior leadership team which includes the Head of Finance and Operations.
You will be a member of Council and also of the Finance Committee. Both committees meet four times a year. Finance Committee’s remit is to review financial performance, advise on financial planning, review audit findings, and where appropriate make recommendations to improve efficiency and accountability.
Advice and support is available if needed from trustees in similar roles across The Wildlife Trusts movement.
About you
You will be a qualified accountant with experience at senior management level in a business of at least comparable size. An understanding of charity finance would be advantageous but is not essential. Specialist conservation knowledge is not required but trustees are encouraged to take an interest in the Trust’s work.
Who we are
Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues. Turnover in 2024 was £3.3m.
Shropshire Wildlife Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo reference checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the appropriate level
The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.
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