About the organisation
Cheshire is an area of great ecological and demographic diversity, no
longer recognised as a single administrative area. Our patch stretches
from the Dee and Mersey Estuaries of the Wirral, across the Meres and
Mosses landscape of the Cheshire plain to the Pennine fringes and large
urban conurbations of South Manchester, Warrington and Halton.
Cheshire Wildlife Trust is one of 46 independent charities which
together form the UK wide Wildlife Trust movement - the largest
voluntary organisation in the UK solely dedicated to protecting wildlife.
There are nearly 850,000 members and 2,256 nature reserves across
the UK. The Trust's junior membership Wildlife Watch is part of this UK
network. The Wildlife Trusts lobby for better protection of the UK's
natural heritage and are dedicated to protecting wildlife for the future
About the role
Cheshire Wildlife Trust is seeking a Deputy Treasurer to join our Board of Trustees and support the financial governance of one of the region’s leading conservation charities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with financial experience who wants to use their skills to help protect wildlife and inspire people to value the natural world.
Working closely with the Treasurer, Chief Executive, and Finance team, the Deputy Treasurer will play an important role in ensuring strong financial oversight while helping guide the Trust’s long-term sustainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Treasurer in overseeing the Trust’s financial governance and strategy.
- Review management accounts, budgets, and financial reports presented to the Board.
- Contribute to financial planning, risk management, and reserves policy discussions.
- Provide advice and constructive challenge to ensure sound financial decision-making.
- Step in for the Treasurer when required at Board or Finance Committee meetings.
- Help ensure compliance with charity finance regulations and best practice.
Our ideal candidate
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applications from people with a range of financial backgrounds. Ideally you will have:
- Experience in finance, accounting, audit, or financial management.
- An understanding of financial governance and risk.
- The ability to analyse financial information and communicate insights clearly.
- Strategic thinking and a collaborative approach to decision-making.
- An interest in environmental conservation and the mission of the Trust.
A professional accounting qualification is welcome but not essential.
Ready to apply?
It’s easy to apply – all we need are your answers to four simple questions. You can submit them by visiting our website and filling out our online form, or by sending us a video or voice note. The deadline to apply is the 31st May 2026.
What’s in it for you
As Deputy Treasurer you will:
- Contribute to protecting wildlife and restoring nature across Cheshire.
- Gain or deepen trustee governance experience at a respected conservation charity.
- Work alongside passionate trustees and staff committed to making a difference.
- Help strengthen the financial foundations that enable impactful conservation work.
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