Play your part in harnessing the value of the UK’s natural environment for everyone

Ecosystems Knowledge Network (EKN) has gained widespread recognition as a trusted source of insight for all with role in the stewardship of land, water and nature. Through our events, resources, advice and communications, we support a wide range of people, from volunteers in small local environmental initiatives to representatives of big businesses. Our job is to help them harness the value of the environment for everyone’s wellbeing and prosperity. We are a registered charity and a growing social enterprise.

From architecture to agriculture, ecology to engineering and finance to fisheries, the natural environment has huge untapped potential to help resolve issues of concern to business and wider society. EKN exists to harness this potential.

EKN is a diverse network of professionals. We run pioneering events on ‘frontline’ topics not addressed by others, enabling learning and action between different sectors and interests.  This includes convening a recent event on the connections between nature recovery and cultural enrichment, EKN runs a highly respected conference on nature finance – the increased role for private money in the stewardship of land, water and nature.

The role includes attending quarterly Trustee meetings (normally online) and we are seeking candidates with expertise in one or more of the following areas:

1. Learning and skills development
2. Financial and commercial oversight
3. Rural land and communities

We are always open to enquiries from people who are committed to using their expertise and professional networks in support of our charitable objectives and social enterprise goals.

In accordance with Charity Commission rules, Trustees are not entitled to receive remuneration. All reasonable expenses incurred in relation to the role will be reimbursed. The positions are open to anyone who resides in the UK and has the right to work in the UK.

New members of the Board will be asked to complete a declaration of their business interests. They must be able to fulfil their role in accordance with the rules and guidance for charity trustees in the UK. It is important that they safeguard the independence, inclusivity and impartiality of EKN.

At EKN we know that diversity of thoughts, perspectives and lived experience fosters innovation. We are committed to fairness, equal opportunity and inclusion and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, abilities and identities across all UK nations