THE ROLE

As a developing charity, led by our Chief Executive, Andy Parsons, we currently have a staff team of c. 70 who are supported by an army of volunteers comprising passionate and enthusiastic ambassadors for the Forest, and a range of committed and supportive partners spanning the public, private and voluntary sectors. 

We are looking for a qualified and experienced finance leader with strong commercial acumen and a good understanding of what constitutes good governance and risk who shares our vision and is passionate about creating a 30,000-acre forest in the heart of England. You will be a collegiate and inclusive leader who can work effectively in partnership with others. A strategic thinker who demonstrates a commitment to the Nolan Principles of Public life, you will ideally have some prior charity finance experience. 

We actively encourage candidates from a range of backgrounds who bring the skills to be an effective  Trustee and will work closely with our talented and committed staff team.

If you are passionate about creating, restoring and protecting an incredible woodland legacy; a beautiful forest which positively contributes to the landscape and environment and which is an important source of both education and inspiration for young and old alike, we hope you will read on to find out more.