Help guide the future of the Usk Valley’s most spectacular visitors.
Usk Valley Ospreys is looking for a new trustee to join its Board and help protect, celebrate and share the story of the ospreys that return to the Usk Valley each spring.
Usk Valley Ospreys was founded in March 2024 by a small group of people who share an interest in local wildlife and achieved charitable status in November 2024. We work collaboratively with landowners, conservation organisations and other relevant authorities to ensure the osprey are well protected and can be viewed and enjoyed by all. As part of our activities, we seek to inform and educate our wider community through regular talks and presentations.
About the role
Position: Trustee (voluntary, unpaid) Time commitment: Approximately 8 hours per month, including 9 Board meetings per year Location: Remote; South Powys for meetings Term: Initial 3 year term
What you’ll do
Help set the charity’s strategy and ensure it meets its aims
Share responsibility for governance, finance and legal compliance
Support fundraising, partnerships and community engagement
Act as an ambassador for Usk Valley Ospreys at events and in the community
Contribute to decisions on conservation, education and volunteer programmes
Who we’re looking for
We welcome applications from anyone with a genuine interest in wildlife and the local community. We’re especially keen to hear from people with experience in:
Finance or fundraising
Law, HR or governance
Ecology or conservation
Why join us?
Play a direct part in protecting a species that has returned from near extinction in the UK
Develop your leadership and governance experience
Work with a friendly, dedicated team of volunteers and supporters
Reasonable expenses reimbursed
How to apply
Send a short covering letter or email (no more than one page) explaining why you’d like to join, and what you could bring to the Board, along with a brief CV, to janet.hoskin67@gmail.com by the 15th December 2026.
Notes to editors
Registered charity number 1210832
For media enquiries, please contact jenna@coastmarcoms.co.uk
More information about Usk Valley Ospreys can be found online at www.uskvalleyospreys.org
