St Helena National Trust Director

Job Description

The St Helena National Trust is recruiting a new Director to lead the charity at a time of national and international pressure. This challenging and rewarding role requires considerable drive and tenacity. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability and experience to manage a changing environment, prioritise the Trust’s work, ensure the Trust has a sustainable financial foundation, and strengthen the operational infrastructure. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a high level of personal integrity.

The Trust was founded in 2002 to promote and protect the unique and internationally significant natural and historic environments of St Helena. A public charity regulated by Ordinance, the Trust receives core funding from St Helena Government, together with financial and capacity building support from the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, the Blue Marine Foundation, and the Darwin Initiative. With a staff of 22 individuals, the Trust is a large employer and a leading civil society organisation.