Trustees (Finance, Governance and Compliance)

Business & Human Rights Resource Centre; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A charity focused on countryside protection is seeking trustees with expertise in finance and governance. The roles involve leading financial planning and governance compliance while contributing to rural community enhancement across North and East Yorkshire. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills and a commitment to charitable aims. Initial training and ongoing support are offered to help you succeed in making a tangible impact in protecting the countryside. Applications are open until 16th February 2026.

Benefits

Initial training

Ongoing support

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in financial management of an SME or larger organization.
• Experience in governance or compliance in a nonprofit setting.
• Willingness to learn about UK charity law.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and review of the charity’s financial plan.
• Advise on governance and compliance with charity law.
• Manage investment funds and reporting as a treasurer.

Skills

Financial management

Governance knowledge

Strong communication skills

Collaborative working

Job description

Help protect the countryside of North and East Yorkshire for current and future generations. Join the board of CPRE North & East Yorkshire.

Time commitment: c.1 – 2 days per month

Location: Hybrid/North and East Yorkshire (Thirsk)

Applications close: Monday 16th February 2026.

About CPRE North and East Yorkshire

CPRE North and East Yorkshire campaigns to protect, enhance and promote the countryside for everyone’s benefit. We cover the largest CPRE region in England, spanning 6,900 square miles from the River Tees to Goole (south of the River Humber) and west from the Yorkshire Dales to the East Yorkshire coast.

Our vision is for a beautiful and thriving countryside that enriches all our lives. We work tirelessly to ensure the right development occurs in the right place. We actively support biodiversity improvement and champion countryside protection from climate change impacts, while contributing to climate solutions.

Our small but energetic team of volunteer trustees helps people to protect the countryside they love. We have a successful track record of enabling residents and community groups to shape proposed development in ways that enrich their rural communities and the countryside around them. We also use our planning expertise to proactively campaign for local authority planning policies that safeguard and enhance our beautiful and varied landscapes.

About the roles

We are seeking two exceptional individuals to join our board of trustees, each bringing specialist expertise while sharing general trustee responsibilities for developing our charity in line with our strategy and ensuring compliance with all legal and governance requirements.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference to our beautiful countryside while developing valuable skills in charity governance and leadership. You will join a friendly, supportive board where your expertise will be valued and your contribution will make a tangible difference to countryside protection across North and East Yorkshire. We provide initial training, ongoing support and the chance to be part of a passionate team working on issues that matter.

You will gain valuable experience in charity governance, broaden your network and have the opportunity to participate in social events and workshops at local and national levels. Most importantly, you will use your skills to help find positive solutions for the major challenges facing our countryside and environment.

Who we are looking for

Trustee with finance expertise

As finance lead trustee, you’ll lead the development and review of the charity’s financial plan and its investment strategy, manage investment funds and deposit accounts and support and advise the trustee board on investment and finance matters, including financial compliance. You’ll also undertake some treasurer responsibilities by preparing and maintaining accounting records, financial reports and annual financial statements.

We are looking for an individual with experience leading the financial management of an SME or division of a medium to large organisation. You will bring good independent judgement and strategic vision, whilst offering support and challenge to the board.

Trustee with governance & compliance experience

As governance & compliance lead trustee, you’ll support and advise the trustee board on governance and risk management. You will lead on risk management for the charity and on policy development and review. You’ll also undertake some secretary responsibilities, ensuring compliance with our constitution, charity law and regulations.

We are looking for an individual with experience in leading on governance, compliance or company secretarial duties in a commercial or not for profit setting, who has some knowledge of UK charity law and best practice and, if not current, readiness to learn and develop. This person could bring experience as a company secretary, legal, board secretary or risk and compliance/governance professional.

Our trustees are passionate about countryside protection. You will bring strong communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively and a commitment to our charitable aims. Previous trustee experience is not required as we provide comprehensive training and support.

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Applications for this role close on Monday 16th February 2026.