Global Canopy is a data-driven not for profit that targets the market forces destroying nature. We do this by improving transparency and accountability. We provide innovative open-access data, clear metrics, and actionable insights to leading companies, financial institutions, governments and campaigning organisations worldwide. Our special focus is on ending deforestation – an essential step in achieving urgent global goals on climate, nature and human rights. We deliver our work via three main strategies: on open data (including via major global data platforms like Trase, Forest 500, Forest IQ, and ENCORE ); on creating stronger voluntary and compliance frameworks to address nature loss (we are a founding partner of the TNFD ); and on accelerating accountability and action Role overview Working through the Board, trustees are responsible for the organisation in sum: its work, operations and impact. This includes: Supporting and holding to account the Executive Director and Leadership Team Guiding and setting strategic direction Ensuring effective use of resources and efficient administration and operation Safeguarding Global Canopy’s name, values and property Supporting and monitoring the management and progress of the organisation against its objectives. We are looking for a trustee to act as our Treasurer. This is an exciting time to be joining our Board. Global Canopy is in a period of significant growth with a projected budget of £7m per year, good cashflow levels and meeting its reserves targets. We have recently set up a social enterprise arm of the organisation and are developing a new strategy. Requirements To be successful in this role, these are the things that will matter the most: Be committed to our mission and purpose. Have strong analytical skills, be prepared to challenge constructively and make collective decisions. Prepare for and contribute effectively to quarterly board meetings, and on periodic issues arising between meetings. Participate in relevant board sub-committees and/or occasional working groups dealing with specific aspects of Global Canopy’s management and development. Respect boundaries between executive and governance functions. Participate in other tasks that arise from time to time, such as interviewing new trustees. Attend and participate in opportunities for training. Make Global Canopy your philanthropic commitment, meaning you provide an annual gift/donation at the same level as, if not higher than, other charities that you support (the amount is not as important as the act of giving; increasingly philanthropists and foundations inquire about the proportion of Board giving). As relevant/feasible, provide introductions to donor prospects and/or programmatic and other potential organisational stakeholders (or to people these stakeholders might know). Skills and experience We seek a Treasurer who is highly motivated by our vital mission, and who is able to play a fully engaged role to support us as we continue to grow and strengthen Global Canopy and its subsidiary. At Global Canopy, we value diversity and inclusion. You can read our diversity statement on our website. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to having a team with a diverse set of skills, experiences and abilities. We are committed to reducing systemic barriers in our recruitment processes. Global Canopy works on issues of tropical deforestation. We are particularly interested in strengthening our team to include those with a background from forest regions such as Latin America and South East Asia. We welcome applications from people from these regions. Please get in touch with us if you require any additional support. To find out more, download the recruitment pack or visit our website. Please do include your cover letter when you submit your application.