SFT Recruiting Up To 5 New Trustees

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Help shape the future of The Scottish Forestry Trust and develop the forestry sector through supporting education, training and research.

We are looking to appoint up to 5 new Trustees to take up position on 1 January 2022. We need individuals with a broad range of skills and experience including; Climate Science, Technology and Innovation as it applies to Forestry Management and Timber Processing, Financial and Risk Management, and Marketing and Communnications; the skillset and experience required for the 5th Trustee position is not specified but should be related to the forestry and timber technologies sector. Those with a background in Climate Science or Innovation and technology as it applies to Forestry Management and Timber Processing should have a track record in academic or applied research.

Experience of charity governance or being a non-executive director is desirable but not essential and training will be provided.

We would particularly welcome applications from those living and/or working in Wales and Northern Ireland as at present only residents of Scotland and England are represented on the Trust.

We would welcome applications from a wide range of talented people irrespective of race, age, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Applications from researchers who have previously received SFT support is actively encouraged.

A full Applicant Information Pack is available to download here or by contacting Amanda Bryan on Director@scottishforestrytrust.org.uk or on 07593 630450.

Applications close on 19th July 2021.

We look forward to hearing from you.