Volunteer EcoWild seeks Non Exec Director to build a resilient Board

What will you be doing?

We are looking for a highly motivated Non Exec Director (like a Trustee but for a CIC) to help us further the essential work we do. We are looking to meet people from all walks of life, but are keen to hear from anyone with a background in finance, health/ social care services to join our small, passionate Board. This person will provide perspective in governance matters, and help the Executive Director with oversight of accounts and finance.   Experience of social enterprise governance would be useful, and some project management experience would also be an advantage, but enthusiasm and commitment to contributing to a regenerative future is the primary quality required.  Time commitment Roughly 2 hours a month. Attending 3 Board meetings annually, one of which to be the Annual General Meeting. Meetings are held in person near Midsomer Norton/ High Littleton/ Timsbury or occasionally remotely via Zoom.  Completion of appropriate governance training maybe be required on an annual basis. Ad hoc and occasional support through working groups and/or support to the team.

What are we looking for?

We seek someone with financial/ accounting / VCSE governance/ environment / health / fundraising skills 

What difference will you make?

You will

Enable EcoWild's wonderful and high-impact to have more reach and sustainability, strengthening our Board by bringing in new skills and perspective. Influence human and ecological systems for the better through evidence-based approaches Be part of creating a regenerative future  Help us to support the needs of people with chronic health issues to get the benefit of nature connection Help us to support more children to know and care for the living world and themselves