Who We Are
Somerset Wildlife Trust is one of 46 Wildlife Trusts working across the UK. We are a science-led movement focused on restoring habitats to support a wide range of wildlife and to restore natural processes that are essential for healthy landscapes. This also provides vital services such as clean air and water, food production, carbon absorption, and flood alleviation.

We have had some fantastic successes over our 60 years, such as working in partnership on the Levels and Moors to return the iconic Bittern, securing the purchase of Honeygar Farm to restore degraded peatlands, working with Devon Wildlife Trust on the reintroduction of pine martens, and developing climate adaptation plans with communities already affected by climate change.

However, we know we need to do more. The scale and urgency of the nature and climate crisis has never felt more pressing than it does right now.

To find out more about our work, please visit: www.somersetwildlife.org

The Role
We are looking for new Trustees to join us in our mission to create a wilder Somerset by 2030.

We understand that to deliver real-world change, we need to think and act differently. We want to recruit people with a range of different backgrounds and experiences, and with a variety of areas of interest, who can bring new energy and expertise to achieve more for nature in Somerset.

We are seeking individuals who share our passion for nature and our ambition to see it recover across Somerset and beyond. We are looking for people who believe we can address nature loss and climate change by supporting and inspiring others to take action.

We welcome applications from all applicants who can dedicate the time needed and demonstrate their commitment to our goals and values. We are looking for people with:

• A passion for nature 
• A shared commitment to Somerset Wildlife Trust’s goals and values 
• A willingness to devote the necessary time and effort to be a Trustee 
• The ability to think and operate at a strategic level 
• Good independent judgement and problem-solving skills 
• An ability to think creatively 
• An ability to speak honestly and act as the minority voice when needed 
• An understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities, and liabilities of trusteeship 
• An ability to work effectively as a member of a team 

For further details about the organisation, the role description, and the person specification, please download the Candidate Briefing Pack.

How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this role, please provide:

• A comprehensive CV, including your recent achievements and the details of two referees 
• A supporting statement outlining your motivation for applying (maximum one side of A4) 

Please send your application to applications@trustees-unlimited.co.uk including your full name and “Somerset Wildlife Trust Trustee” in the subject line.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter – Managing Partner, Charities: melissa.baxter@trustees-unlimited.co.uk / 07789 985229

Closing date for applications: Monday 20th July 2026
1:1 sessions with the Chair: from 7th September 2026
Interviews with Somerset Wildlife Trust: between 11th – 18th September 2026

We look forward to receiving your application.