Working with the National Trust in an advisory non-executive capacity is an opportunity to contribute to the delivery of our strategy. In return for your time, knowledge and expertise, you’ll have the chance to work alongside members of our Board of Trustees and senior directors, supporting us to look after special places, forever, for everyone.
What you’ll be doing
Our Senior Management Remuneration Committee’s remit includes:
- The remuneration and terms of employment of the Director-General, the Executive team, and other senior directors.
- Overseeing senior management development and succession planning
- Maximising our leadership talent by helping us to attract, recruit, retain, and motivate the very best people to lead the
Trust forward and deliver our strategy.
The Committee consists of at least three members of the Board of Trustees, and one or two external, independent members. It meets formally at least twice a year although our independent members often share their experience or are asked to provide advice every couple of months.
Please visit our career site to read an article about one of our previous non-executive committee members as well as more information about the role.
The role is voluntary, but we reimburse expenses.
Who we’re looking for.
- Someone with a passion for the Trust and understanding of our core purpose and strategy. Our ethos is based on looking after and sharing special places, and as a committee member you’ll have a valuable part to play in how this happens.
- Someone with extensive HR experience either gained in large complex organisations, or as an HR consultant. You will have worked at a senior level in organisations, across different sectors. You’ll have a good understanding of total remuneration and job evaluation methodologies.
- Someone that will share extensive experience, encouraging the things we’re getting right, and supporting us to develop ways in which we might do it better. It’s about enhancing existing strategies and helping us develop new ones. And it’s about making a real, tangible difference to the organisation and its people.
- Knowledge of the charity sector would be an advantage but is not essential.
Time commitment
The appointment is for an initial term of three years from January 2026. The time commitment is approximately 2-4 days a year on Committee business, maybe slightly higher in the first year to allow for induction. Committee meetings are usually held in London, Swindon or virtually. You will be invited to attend the Committee’s next meeting in the autumn of 2025 as member-elect.