Do you have the skills, experience, and passion to help a UK-wide environmental charity tackle the nature emergency using the power of data? 

Can you leverage your financial skills to ensure the charity maintains a strong financial foundation? 

Would you be excited to join the board of trustees as we prepare for a full strategy refresh?

The National Biodiversity Network Trust (NBN Trust) is looking to recruit an individual to join our board of trustees. This individual will also fill the role of Chair of the boards Finance and Audit Committee, playing a key role in leading strategic, non-executive oversight of robust financial management for the charity and ensuring that the board are able to meet their collective fiduciary duties. Candidates should have strong financial acumen and the ability to provide strategic and governance-level financial oversight.

 
How to Apply

For full details about the Trust and the Trustee role, please make sure you read the document attached to this advert, as well as the Recruitment FAQs on our website. 

Please upload your CV and covering letter addressing the criteria for the role. Please also complete the skills survey as part of your application. 

Please provide contact details for two referees (who will not be contacted without your consent).

For any questions not covered in the information we've provided, please contact Pete Tomlin at p.tomlin@nbn.org.uk. 

Closing date: Wednesday 14 October 2026
Interviews: November 2026 TBC

Successful candidates will be invited to attend the Finance & Audit Committee Thursday 21 January 2027 as an observer, and the Board meeting on Thursday 11 February 2027 as an observer and will be formally appointed at that meeting.