Who we are
Vincent Wildlife Trust has been at the forefront of wildlife conservation for more than 50 years. Its work is focused on British and Irish mammals and is currently centred on the rarer bats and a small number of carnivores, notably members of the weasel family (the mustelids). It is also increasing working in areas of mainland Europe.
VWT was founded in 1975 by the late Hon Vincent Weir, a highly accomplished naturalist and a philanthropist.
The role
Trustees with specialist skills in finance and investment management
Due to Trustee succession, there are now two vacancies on our board for Trustees. We are looking for two new Trustees — one with specialist skills in investment management and one with specialist skills in finance management to join us and complement the skills and experiences of the existing six Trustees and to help VWT deliver the Ten-Year Strategy.
An interest in wildlife conservation is desirable, however there is no requirement for
experience or specialist knowledge of wildlife or conservation. We are looking for
individuals with experience and connections in their field, and who can bring a new
perspective to help navigate the Trust through the challenges ahead.
Preference will be given to those who have good knowledge of financial products and systems and who can contribute to the financial and investment policies and strategy of the Trust, ideally with expertise in equities or multi-asset strategies, or in charity accounting standards.
Responsibilities
With other Trustees, to hold the charity ‘In Trust’ for current and future beneficiaries by:
• ensuring that VWT complies with all legal and regulatory requirements;
• ensuring that VWT’s governance is of the highest possible standard.
Personal characteristics
of the Trust• Excellent communication skills and ability to foster and promote a collaborative
team environment with the Board, the staff and VWT’s partners
• Have operated at a senior strategic leadership level within an organisation
• Experience of charity governance and working with or as part of a Board of Trustees
• Experience of external representations and managing stakeholders
Essential qualities and attributes of all Trustees
• Ability to think creatively and strategically, exercise good, independent judgement
and work effectively as a board member
• A strong personal commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Willingness to lead according to our values
accountability, openness, honesty and leadership
Supporting document(s)
- trusteejobpackjan2026.pdf - Download
