Chair
- Trustees Unlimited
- Part Time
- Work from Home
Job Description
Who we are
We work to ensure a bright future for mammals in the British Isles and Ireland by:
Inspiring, supporting and enhancing conservation projects and policies that protect and restore native mammal populations and their habitats.
Empowering conservationists, students, citizen scientists and nature champions to play a key role in mammal conservation now and in the future through providing training, resources and survey activations.
Building public awareness of and support for mammal conservation.
The role
As Chair of the Mammal Society, you will lead the Board of Trustees and work closely with the Chief Executive Officer to
ensure the Society is well-governed, financially sound and delivering its charitable mission with
integrity and ambition.
This is a highly influential role, ideal for someone who enjoys enabling others, setting strategic
direction and bringing fresh thinking to an established and respected charity.
Importantly, you do not need to be a mammal expert. We actively welcome applications from
people outside the conservation sector who can bring new perspectives, challenge established
thinking and strengthen our governance.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Governance
- Chair Board meetings effectively, encouraging open discussion and collective
decision-making
and risk
Board Development
Support to the Chief Executive
External Representation
Compliance & Oversight
About You
Essential
- Significant leadership experience (in the charity, public or private sector)
- Strong understanding of governance and trustee responsibilities
- Strategic thinker with excellent communication and facilitation skills
- High personal integrity, fairness and sound judgement
- Able to build consensus and manage disagreement constructively
- Genuine support for the aims and values of The Mammal Society
Desirable
- Previous trustee or board experience
- Knowledge of, or interest in, conservation or environmental causes
- Financial literacy
- Confidence engaging with fundraising or advocacy activity
Time Commitment
This is a voluntary role. The time commitment includes preparing for and chairing Board
meetings (four a year, mainly online, but at least one in-person), working closely with the Chief
Executive, and representing the Society as needed. Further details will be shared during the
recruitment process.
Our Commitment
The Mammal Society is committed to openness, inclusivity and transparency in its
governance and leadership. We positively encourage applications from people of all
backgrounds and from outside traditional conservation pathways.