Chair of Council

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**Chair of Council**
**Do you have the ability, empathy and commitment to make a major contribution to the conservation of Scotland’s wildlife and wild places?**

**Are you an experienced leader?**

For nearly 60 years, the Scottish Wildlife Trust has worked with its members, partners and supporters in pursuit of its vision of healthy, resilient ecosystems across Scotland’s land and seas.

The Trust successfully champions the cause of wildlife through policy and campaigning work, demonstrates best practice through practical conservation and innovative partnerships, and inspires people to take positive action through its education and engagement activities.

We are looking for an outstanding individual with excellent leadership, diplomacy and communication skills to be our Chair of Council.

**Main Duties**:

- Lead Council in providing sufficient strategic direction in order to realise the Trust’s vision of a connected network of healthy, resilient ecosystems supporting Scotland’s wildlife and people
- Chair meetings of both Council and AGM effectively and efficiently
- Ensure that Trustees are fully engaged
- Ensure that constructive relationships exist with and between the Trustees and senior staff
- Ensure that the Council fulfils its duties to ensure adherence to charitable objects
- Support the Trust’s membership ethos
- Ensure that the Council regularly reviews major risks and opportunities
- Ensure that the Council fulfils its duties to ensure sound financial health of the charity
- Develop the knowledge and capability of the Council**Closing date: 28 February 2023, 12 noon**

**Our reference**: MTC135

**Vacancy**: Chair of Council

**Location**: Leith, Edinburgh

**Salary**: Volunteer

**Hours**: 30 days per annum