Trustee elections

Could you join our Board?

This summer the Trust will hold elections for candidates to stand for two vacancies on the Board of Trustees. Our Trustees are responsible for the overall governance of the Trust’s activities, stewardship of our charitable assets and the achievement of our charitable purpose to promote the conservation, access and enjoyment of Scotland’s places of historic interest or natural beauty.

We need people like you to help us continue delivering the Trust’s strategy: nature, beauty and heritage for everyone. We are looking for Trustees to lead the delivery of that vision as we move forward into the building and legacy phases and challenge ourselves to meet the targets that have been set as we approach our centenary birthday.

All candidates must be able to demonstrate a passion for the cause of the Trust, along with high-level leadership experience. In addition, this year applicants with skills or experience in two particular areas are being sought:

• Governance, Risk Management & Systems
• Gardens & Horticulture

We encourage applications from the whole breadth of our ethnically and culturally diverse membership, and from people at all stages in their careers.

Applicants will take part in an assessment process, which will aim to ensure that candidates with the skills the Board needs are proposed for election and allow more understanding of the responsibilities of being a member of the Board.

Successful candidates should be available for an open day and interview assessment on Tuesday 22 or Wednesday 23 April 2025.

Download further information on the Trustee election assessment criteria

If you are a member and have the skills, time and passion to help us take our next steps, please do get in touch. Trustees are not paid, but expenses are reimbursed.

How to apply

If you are interested in applying, please download our application form.

Get in touch

For more information email elections@nts.org.uk

The deadline for postal and email applications is noon on Monday 14 April 2025.