2x Trustee - Land and Forestry

Help shape a greener, healthier and more sustainable future.

Our 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.

We are now looking for 2 new Trustees with expertise in forestry, land management, farming or nature conservation to help guide the charity's work at a critical time for both the charity and wider national land-use policy.

Moira, Derbyshire (Hybrid) Applications close: Sunday 17 August 2025 (midnight)

Unremunerated, with reasonable expenses paid

The successful candidates will bring senior experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Forestry and woodland creation

• Sustainable land management or regenerative farming

• Landscape-scale nature recovery

• Land ownership or estates management

• Environmental policy, regulation or practice

One of the new Trustees will also Chair our Land and Forestry Working Group, providing strategic oversight of our work on land, woodland creation and resilience. We are looking for candidates who can support and challenge with a real commitment to our vision.

This 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.

The commitment

• Approx. 1 day/month, including 5 Board meetings (4 in person) and 4 Land & Forestry Working Group meetings annually (in person / virtual). Trustees are not expected to live locally, provided they can attend in-person meetings.

• A 3-year term, renewable for a further 3 years.

Why now?

This is a pivotal time for the 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.

How to Apply: Applications should be made via the Prospectus website - please view the role on the site by clicking 'Redirect to recruiter'

Recruitment Timetable Deadline for applications: Midnight, Sunday 17 August 2025 Interviews with Prospectus via Teams: w/c 1 September 2025

Interviews in-person with our client: w/c 15 September 2025