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Trustee – (Chair, Finance, Audit & Risk Committee)
Chesterfield, East Midlands
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Trustee – (Chair, Finance, Audit & Risk Committee)nHelp shape a greener, healthier and more sustainable future.nOur client is one of the UK’s most inspiring environmental initiatives—restoring and connecting woodland, championing sustainability, and improving lives across 200 square miles in the Midlands and beyond. With 9.5 million trees already planted and national recognition as a pioneering regeneration model, the Forest is growing fast—in scope, scale and influence.nWe are now looking for a Trustee to chair our Finance, Audit & Risk Committee, to help strengthen our financial strategy and risk oversight at the heart of our impact. You’ll play a key leadership role as we shape the next phase of the charity’s ambitions, through organisational growth, expanding commercial opportunities and greater influence.
Moira, Derbyshire (Hybrid)nApplications close: Sunday 17 August 2025 (midnight)nUnremunerated, with reasonable expenses paidnThe successful candidate will be a qualified accountant and strategic thinker with:nSignificant experience in financial governance across public, private or charitable sectors.nUnderstanding of risk and audit processes, ideally with non-executive leadership experience.nThe confidence to chair a committee and support a collaborative, high-performing Board.nThe ability to engage with Defra, the National Audit Office, auditors and other key stakeholders.nA passion for sustainability and the long-term vision of the NFC.nThis is a fantastic opportunity to help shape a national exemplar for landscape regeneration and play a key role in the growth of a new family of national forests.nThe commitmentnApprox. 1 day/month, including 5 Board meetings (4 in person) and 4 Finance, Audit & Risk Committee meetings annually (in person / virtual). Trustees are not expected to live locally, provided they can attend in-person meetings.nA 3-year term, renewable for a further 3 years.nWhy now?nThis is a pivotal time for our client. The government has backed the creation of
three new national forests
following our success. As we lead this next chapter—expanding woodland cover, inspiring new partnerships, and delivering lasting environmental change—we need strong governance and visionary trustees to support our journey.nHow to Apply:nApplications should be made via the Prospectus website - please view the role on the site by clicking 'Redirect to recruiter'.nRecruitment TimetablenDeadline for applications: Midnight,
Sunday 17 August 2025nInterviews with Prospectus via Teams: w/c
1 September
2025nInterviews in-person with our client:
w/c
22 September 2025
Moira, Derbyshire (Hybrid)nApplications close: Sunday 17 August 2025 (midnight)nUnremunerated, with reasonable expenses paidnThe successful candidate will be a qualified accountant and strategic thinker with:nSignificant experience in financial governance across public, private or charitable sectors.nUnderstanding of risk and audit processes, ideally with non-executive leadership experience.nThe confidence to chair a committee and support a collaborative, high-performing Board.nThe ability to engage with Defra, the National Audit Office, auditors and other key stakeholders.nA passion for sustainability and the long-term vision of the NFC.nThis is a fantastic opportunity to help shape a national exemplar for landscape regeneration and play a key role in the growth of a new family of national forests.nThe commitmentnApprox. 1 day/month, including 5 Board meetings (4 in person) and 4 Finance, Audit & Risk Committee meetings annually (in person / virtual). Trustees are not expected to live locally, provided they can attend in-person meetings.nA 3-year term, renewable for a further 3 years.nWhy now?nThis is a pivotal time for our client. The government has backed the creation of
three new national forests
following our success. As we lead this next chapter—expanding woodland cover, inspiring new partnerships, and delivering lasting environmental change—we need strong governance and visionary trustees to support our journey.nHow to Apply:nApplications should be made via the Prospectus website - please view the role on the site by clicking 'Redirect to recruiter'.nRecruitment TimetablenDeadline for applications: Midnight,
Sunday 17 August 2025nInterviews with Prospectus via Teams: w/c
1 September
2025nInterviews in-person with our client:
w/c
22 September 2025
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