- Salary
- Location Wimbledon, Surrey, Greater London (On-site)
- Job Type Voluntary
- Category Policy/Research , Trustees
- Sectors Environment
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Job Description
This is a special opportunity to be instrumental in shaping the future for our Commons.
The Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators ensure that Wimbledon Common, Putney Heath and Putney Lower Common (known collectively as “the Commons”) are managed and conserved in accordance with the Wimbledon and Putney Commons Act 1871, as supplemented by the Commissioners Clauses Act 1847 and their legal obligations as Trustees of a registered charity. We are a non-political organisation, dedicated to the preservation and protection of the Commons.
The Commons comprise around 1,140 acres of countryside, of which approximately 900 acres of the Commons are recognised as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). The open space can be enjoyed for exercise and recreation and attracts large numbers of visitors.
Managed by a team of 20 staff, the Commons are also home to many sporting facilities including some 48 acres of playing fields used for rugby and football, 16 miles of horserides and a golf course.
This is a Ministerial Appointment to the Board of Conservators by the Secretary of State for Defence under Section 12 of the Wimbledon and Putney Commons Act 1871.
To ensure an appropriate balance of skills and experience within the Board, it would be particularly advantageous for applicants to be able to demonstrate skills and experience of legal issues, particularly as they apply to the administration of charities and public bodies. The appointee will have the potential to become a member of the Audit and Risk Committee.
The Closing Date for returned applications is 10th March 2017
Interviews for the post will take place during week commencing 27th March 2017.
Wimbledon and Putney Commons Conservators are committed to equality of opportunities
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