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Board Member

Employer
Prospectus
Location
London
Salary
Unremunerated 
Closing date
10 Jan 2020

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Function
Trustees & Chair
Sector
Environment / Conservation
Hours
Part Time
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Details

As we strive to protect the environment and tackle climate change at this critical time, we are seeking to appoint a Board member to join the Friends of the Earth Board.  
  
Friends of the Earth is one of the UK’s most influential environmental campaigning organisations with an increasingly important role to play. We are part of an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it, with around 2 million supporters across five continents and more than 75 national organisations worldwide.  Every one of our people is vital to us achieving our goal; that by 2030 the next generation will enjoy an environment that's getting better: a safer climate, flourishing nature, and healthy air, water and food. 
  
Board member​ 
Unremunerated  
London 
  

Coming up to our 50th anniversary, Friends of the Earth is seeking a new Board member to provide high quality governance as the organisation continues to effect positive change on behalf of the environment. 
  
The new Board member will share the motivation and values of Friends of the Earth, make a strategic contribution to the board and will bring a background in and thorough understanding of finance. 
  
You will have a sound understanding of governance/board experience within a medium or large organisation and senior leadership experience within a public, private or charity sector setting.  
  
Friends of the Earth is committed to equal opportunities and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. We are keen to encourage applications from people currently underrepresented in the environment movement and on our Board, including BAME, disabled people and LGBTQI+ people.  
  
As we are engaged in campaigning across Northern Ireland, Wales and England, we also welcome applications from people based outside London and the South East. 

 
To read full details of the role and to find out how to apply please read the detailed Appointment  Brief attached on the Prospectus website which can be reached by clicking on the apply button.    
      
If you wish to have an informal and confidential conversation, please contact Lottie Wihl or Camille Revuelta at Prospectus on 0203 479 5405 or via email at Lottie.Wihl@prospect-us.co.uk or Camille.Revuelta@prospect-us.co.uk      
     
Closing date: 20 January 2020     
Initial interviews with Prospectus: w/c 27 January 2020     
Panel Interviews with Friends of the Earth: w/c 10 February 2020 

Company

We believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities and society. For over 60 years Prospectus has been working across the UK and internationally to connect talented people with beyond profit organisations.

 

Company info
Telephone
(020) 7691 1925
Location
20/22 Stukeley Street
London
London
WC2B5LR
GB

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