Directors for the Trustee of the Elan Valley Trust (voluntary position)

The Elan Estate is a truly stunning place. Covering 73 square miles in Mid Wales this is your opportunity to be a part of a forward thinking and dynamic board, overseeing and guiding the work of the Elan Valley Trust.

We are looking for up to three new trustee directors who will join the Trust at an important time, as we seek to address the challenges of nature loss and a changing climate across this key water catchment and much-loved place for physical recreation.

New directors will join an experienced board who take responsibility for:

• The Trust’s mission, values and strategy
• Compliance with legal requirements and the Trust’s governing documents
• Financial oversight
• The senior management team

Key areas of knowledge and experience:

• Nature conservation and high nature value upland farming
• Recreation and access
• Rural estate management
• The local community
• Built and cultural heritage
• Finance, audit and governance
• Climate mitigation and resilience
• Grant funding and projects

Personal Qualities:

• A strong commitment to the Trust’s mission; an understanding of our goals and ambitions; and values that align with these
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Fair, reasoned and balanced decision-making skills
• The confidence to challenge and support constructively
• Time to commit to the role (including preparation and commitment to meetings)
• A commitment to work collaboratively with other directors and the senior staff as part of the strategic leadership team

The benefits:

• Joining an excellent team
• The opportunity to help shape the future of a significant part of mid-Wales
• The opportunity to learn and develop new skills and experiences
• Great professional development opportunities

Closing Date: 1st September 2025

For further details and an application pack please click "apply on our website"