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Directors for the Trustee of the Elan Valley Trust (voluntary position)

The Elan Estate is a truly stunning place. Covering 73 square miles in Mid Wales this is your opportunity to be a part of a forward thinking and dynamic board, overseeing and guiding the work of the Elan Valley Trust.

We are looking for up to three new trustee directors who will join the Trust at an important time, as we seek to address the challenges of nature loss and a changing climate across this key water catchment and much-loved place for physical recreation.

New directors will join an experienced board who take responsibility for:
·         The Trust’s mission, values and strategy
·         Compliance with legal requirements and the Trust’s governing documents
·         Financial oversight
·         The senior management team
 
Key areas of knowledge and experience:
·         Nature conservation and high nature value upland farming
·         Recreation and access
·         Rural estate management
·         The local community
·         Built and cultural heritage
·         Finance, audit and governance
·         Climate mitigation and resilience
·         Grant funding and projects
 
Personal Qualities:
·         A strong commitment to the Trust’s mission; an understanding of our goals and ambitions; and values that align with these
·         Excellent communication and listening skills
·         Fair, reasoned and balanced decision-making skills
·         The confidence to challenge and support constructively
·         Time to commit to the role (including preparation and commitment to meetings)
·         A commitment to work collaboratively with other directors and the senior staff as part of the strategic leadership team
 
The benefits:
·         Joining an excellent team
·         The opportunity to help shape the future of a significant part of mid-Wales
·         The opportunity to learn and develop new skills and experiences
·         Great professional development opportunities

Closing Date: 1st September 2025

Would you Like to Work with Us?

Our self-catering holiday cottages and bunkhouse are a favourite choice for guests seeking a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

We are looking for individuals to assist with cleaning and preparing the properties. If you have an eye for detail and would love to lend a hand, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us.

Volunteer with us!

We are still looking for people to take part in our fast-growing volunteer team! Throughout the year, we will be running a variety of interesting projects that you can be a part of to make a great difference to the nature of the Elan Estate.

To sign up for this opportunity, please register on our volunteer management system.

When registering please select ‘Elan Valley Trust’ as your organisation and enter N/A when it asks for a membership number.

If you have trouble registering or require any further information please contact us.