Chair (Non-Executive) – South West Wildlife Fundraising Ltd (SWWFL) Board
 

Renumeration: £12.5k per year + expenses
Time commitment: ~4 days/month
Location: Home-based (South West travel)

South West Wildlife Fundraising Ltd are looking for an experienced, collaborative leader to Chair their Board.

This is a meaningful leadership role at the heart of a partnership between Wildlife Trusts across the extended South West.

You’ll work closely with the CEO, support strong governance, and help shape strategy, relationships, and long-term impact for conservation fundraising.

You’ll also act as a Company Director, sharing responsibility for the stewardship and success of the organisation.

What we’re looking for:

• Board-level experience and confidence chairing discussions
• Strategic thinking and sound judgement
• Financial and governance awareness
• Strong relationship-building skills
• A genuine connection to conservation and nature 

Key details:

• 3-year term, appointed by the Board
• ~4 days per month
• Remunerated role (non-employment basis)
• Requires appropriate self-employed status or equivalent
• Works within SWWFL’s Director governance framework 

This is a rare opportunity to help shape conservation fundraising across 12 regional Wildlife Trusts.

For more information about the role, visit the SWWFL website.

How to apply

Please fill out the personal statement form below and email your application to: finance@swwfl.co.uk (please use ‘SWWFL Chair Application’ in your subject header). A copy of your CV, plus a personal statement detailing your skills and experience relevant to this role, must be included in your application.

The deadline for applications is 7^th June 2026.

Interviews will take place on 30^th June 2026 at Avon Wildlife Trust, Bristol. 

Find out more on the SWWFL website