About the National Biodiversity Network Trust
The National Biodiversity Network Trust (NBN Trust) is a UK-wide environmental charity working to tackle the nature emergency through the power of data.
The organisation is seeking a new individual to join its Board of Trustees and take on the additional responsibility of Chair of the Board’s Finance and Audit Committee.
This is an opportunity for an experienced financial professional to contribute strategic, non-executive oversight and help ensure that the charity maintains a strong financial foundation.
The appointment comes as NBN Trust prepares for a full strategy refresh, providing the successful candidate with an opportunity to contribute to the organisation’s strategic direction and governance.
About the Trustee Role
The successful candidate will join the NBN Trust Board of Trustees and serve as Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee.
Job Title: Trustee to the Board – Chair of the Finance & Audit Committee
Organisation: National Biodiversity Network Trust (NBN Trust)
Job Location: United Kingdom
Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Interviews: November 2026 (Date TBC)
Committee Observer Date: Thursday, 21 January 2027
Board Observer & Appointment Date: Thursday, 11 February 2027
The role will involve providing strategic and governance-level oversight of the charity’s financial management and supporting the Board in fulfilling its collective fiduciary responsibilities.
NBN Trust is looking for an individual who combines strong financial acumen with the ability to operate effectively at board and committee level.
Key Responsibilities
As Trustee and Chair of the Finance and Audit Committee, the successful candidate will play a key role in:
- Providing strategic, non-executive oversight of the charity’s financial management.
- Helping ensure that NBN Trust maintains a strong and sustainable financial foundation.
- Chairing the Board’s Finance and Audit Committee.
- Providing governance-level financial oversight and challenge.
- Supporting the Board in meeting its collective fiduciary duties.
- Contributing to effective financial governance, accountability and oversight.
- Bringing financial expertise and strategic insight to Board discussions.
- Supporting the organisation as it prepares for a full strategy refresh.
Candidate Requirements
NBN Trust is seeking an individual with:
- Strong financial acumen.
- Relevant financial skills and experience.
- The ability to provide strategic financial oversight at Board level.
- An understanding of governance and fiduciary responsibilities.
- The ability to contribute effectively in a non-executive trustee capacity.
- A strong interest in supporting an environmental charity and helping address the nature emergency.
- The ability to provide constructive oversight, challenge and guidance on financial matters.
Candidates should be able to use their financial expertise to support sound decision-making while contributing to the wider strategic work of the organisation.
Why Join NBN Trust?
This trustee opportunity provides the successful candidate with the chance to:
- Join the Board of a UK-wide environmental charity.
- Use financial expertise to support strong organisational governance.
- Chair the Finance and Audit Committee.
- Contribute to strategic decision-making at Board level.
- Help ensure the charity meets its fiduciary responsibilities.
- Support NBN Trust during an important period of strategic development and a planned strategy refresh.
- Contribute to efforts to tackle the nature emergency through the use of biodiversity data.
Recruitment Process
The closing date for applications is Wednesday, 14 October 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place in November 2026, with the exact date to be confirmed.
Successful candidates will be invited to attend the Finance & Audit Committee meeting on Thursday, 21 January 2027 as an observer.
They will also attend the Board meeting on Thursday, 11 February 2027 as an observer and will be formally appointed at that meeting.
How to Apply
Applicants should review the full Advert and Person Specification and the Recruitment FAQs before applying.
For questions not covered in the available recruitment information, candidates can contact Pete Tomlin, NBN Trust Chairperson, at p.tomlin@nbn.org.uk.
Closing Date: Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Application Links
Full Advert and Person Specification: Review the detailed requirements before applying.
Recruitment FAQs: Check the frequently asked questions for additional information about the recruitment process.
Skills Survey: Complete the required skills survey as part of your application.
Apply for the Role: Applications should be submitted through the NBN Trust recruitment portal.
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