Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum, Chair

Do you share our passion for Westonbirt, The National Arboretum, and its world-renowned tree collection?

Do you share our ambition to inspire many more people through 'conservation, education, and participation’?

Do you have the necessary skills, expertise, knowledge, and Board experience to serve as our Chair?

If the answer to these questions is?YES, we would love to hear from you.

Established in 1985 by a small group of enthusiasts with a desire to work closely with Forestry England to help preserve, enhance, and develop this unique landscape by raising funds through our membership scheme. We are immensely proud of our work and its impact.

Today we have grown to become a charity with an income in excess of ￡1.7m per annum that employs 23 members of staff and serves more than 38,000 members.

We are also at one of the most significant and exciting times in the history of both the Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum and the Arboretum. With a new and aspirational 10-year vision developed in partnership with Forestry England to transform Westonbirt Arboretum and secure its place as “a world leader in trees.” Inspiring many more people through conservation, education, and participation.

Friends of Westonbirt Arboretum

Chair

Tetbury, Gloucestershire

Our expectations are high. As our new Chair, you will be joining a dedicated, passionate, and high-performing team, all of whom are incredibly proud of being part of and celebrating Westonbirt Arboretum.

You will be expected to share our passion for the enhancement, conservation, and care of Westonbirt. Work collaboratively with Forestry England and our CEO to help shape the long-term sustainable future of both Westonbirt Arboretum and the charity, horizon scan, broker new introductions, and effectively mobilise new opportunities. Act as an ambassador and a public face, support the CEO, and ensure that the board functions as a unit and works closely with the entire team to achieve our strategic objectives.

Closing date: Monday 24th April

Preliminary Interviews: Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th May

Final Panel Interviews: Tuesday 6th or Wednesday 7th June

If this appeals to you and you would welcome the opportunity to have an informal and confidential discussion, and have sight of the candidate pack, please contact our advising consultant Philip Nelson on 07771 953959 or via email at [email protected].

www.fowa.org.uk