Key Duties
1. Support the wider Trustees in developing their individual and collective understanding of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and that it is regularly considered throughout all relevant debates
2. Ensure the information being provided to the Board regarding Equality Diversity & Inclusion is adequate, appropriate and easily understood by all Trustees
3. Help provide additional scrutiny and support to the senior staff leading on Equality Diversity & Inclusion ensuring policies, practices and risks are regularly reviewed and effectively reported on to trustees
4. Promote and support inclusive leadership throughout Council as part of the RSWT Equality Diversity & Inclusion strategy

Additional Duties
– To act as a member of other RSWT Committees and panels, as agreed with the Chair.
– To play a full role as RSWT Trustee by fulfilling Trustee duties
– Be aware of their safeguarding responsibilities and take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding
people and ensure that this is a priority for the charity.
– Complying with the legal duties of a trustee as laid out by the Charity Commission. 

Essential Skills
– The skills to analyse proposals and examine their consequences, especially in regard to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
– Experience of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in any sector,
– An ability to engage effectively in Board discussion. 

Desirable Skills
– Experience of charity governance procedures
– Experience of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion within a charity
– An interest in nature and wildlife
– Experience of wider charitable resources such as ICT and HR

Full training and support will be given.