This is a voluntary position offering a rewarding opportunity to help shape the direction of a small but growing charity that supports plant and environmental education professionals across the UK and beyond.

As a Bgen Trustee, you’ll play an active role in guiding our work and supporting our mission to connect people and plants through creative education, training and collaboration. You’ll join a friendly, engaged Board that works across four key workstreams: Governance, Treasury, Communications & Membership, and Conference & Training.

We’re particularly keen to hear from applicants with expertise in Governance, Communications & Membership, or Grant Writing & Fundraising, though we welcome interest from anyone passionate about Bgen’s mission.

✨ What You’ll Gain

Be part of a supportive, enthusiastic team making a difference in plant and nature education.

Build experience in charity governance, strategy, and leadership.

Expand your professional network across the cultural, heritage and environmental sectors.

Develop your own skills in communication and strategic planning.

💻 About the Role

Home-based with online meetings (4–6 Board meetings per year)

Additional workstream meetings (approx. 4 per year)

Approx. 2–3 days commitment per quarter

Three-year term (renewable once)

This role is ideal for anyone wanting to contribute to the success of a national network at a key moment in its development.

🪴 How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining:

Your suitability and experience for the role

Why you’d like to join the Bgen Board of Trustees

Email your application to Samantha Bowden, Bgen Coordinator, at info@bgen.org.uk

Download the job description here:   Bgen Trustee Job Description
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Interviews will be held during November 2025, with the successful candidate taking up their post following our Annual General Meeting in January 2026.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Lauren Baker, Chair of BGEN, at lauren.baker@obg.ox.ac.uk
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