Trustee Vacancy

About ORP

Olive Ridley Project (ORP) is on a mission to protect sea turtles and their habitats through rescue and conservation medicine, scientific research, and education and outreach. At the core of our work is a passionate and dedicated team of scientists, conservationists, citizen scientists and volunteers. We pride ourselves on being able to collaborate with a wide range of diverse groups in order to reach our goal and fill data gaps in sea turtle conservation. The charity is at the forefront of sea turtle conservation, influencing local policy makers, fishing communities and collaborating with research institutes. We currently have bases in Kenya, Maldives, Oman, Pakistan, and Seychelles.

About The Role

ORP is looking for an experienced UK based trustee to provide leadership and direction for the charity. The role of the trustee includes aiding and guiding our international branches where appropriate. Trustees have hands-on involvement in the running of the charity. The position is voluntary and unpaid.

Specific duties will include:

• Specific duties will include:
• Overseeing everything the charity does and helping the CEO lead the charity;
• Strategic development;
• Ensuring ORP is carrying out its purposes for the public benefit;
• Updating of, and ensuring the charity complies with, the ORP governing document;
• Making sure ORP complies with charity law requirements and other laws that apply to the charity;
• Managing the charity’s resources responsibly;
• Ensuring the charity is accountable, particularly when tasks or decisions are delegated to staff or volunteers;
• Working collectively as a group to ensure the best outcome for ORP;
• Helping to raise funds for the charity and manage donors;
• Representing and acting as an ambassador for the charity.

requirements

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications, experience, and skills:

• Previous experience as a charity trustee in a UK organisation.
• Business/professional experience at an appropriate level.
• Knowledge/understanding of UK charity law and fundraising regulations would be an advantage.
• Commitment and common sense is a must.
• An interest in marine life and ocean conservation is desirable.

Why Become a Trustee For ORP?

People become trustees for all sorts of reasons, but the most common reason is that they want to give back and make a difference in the world. Some trustees are drawn to a cause they are passionate about, happy to use their skills and experience to benefit a charity they have an interest in. For others, it is all about the challenge and skills you develop.

Being a trustee means leading the charity. You will be joining our passionate team at a key time when we are taking our mission global. You will be using your skills and experience to help shape the direction of the charity through these exciting times, ensuring good governance and that we carry out our purposes and reach our goals. You will also be acting as an ambassador for all aspects of our work.

What’s in it for you?

This is a great opportunity to gain board-level experience and to get involved in every aspect of the charity. You will use your professional skills to do something good, contributing your ideas and knowledge to the charity with a fresh perspective. You will be engaged in something vital and stimulating as part of a dynamic international team.

Time Commitment

The successful applicant will be able to commit approximately 12-15 hours per month to their role. In addition, we require participation in quarterly trustee board meetings, which take place via video conferencing due to the international nature of our operations.

How to apply

If you are interested in joining the ORP team, and possess the skills and experience needed for this rewarding opportunity, please forward your current CV, along with a covering letter stating your motivation for applying for the role and how you feel your skills and experience could be of benefit to ORP to amanda.costain@oliveridleyproject.org by 9th March 2025. Please include Job Reference T0010 and Your Full Name in the email subject line.