Finance Trustee Opportunity with the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust
Help shape the future of the Dartmoor Heritage Pony and Dartmoor’s living landscape
The Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust is seeking a Finance Trustee to join its Board and support the long-term future of one of Britain’s most important native pony populations.
The Dartmoor Heritage Pony has shaped Dartmoor’s landscape for centuries. These semi-feral ponies play an important role in conservation grazing, biodiversity and the cultural identity of Dartmoor National Park. As the Trust continues to expand its work protecting the Heritage Pony population and supporting sustainable grazing on the moor, we are looking for an experienced finance professional to help guide the organisation’s strategic future.
This is an opportunity to use your expertise to support meaningful conservation work with lasting impact.
About the Role
As Finance Trustee, you will take the lead on behalf of the Board of Trustees for strategic financial matters, working closely with the Honorary Treasurer to support strong governance, financial resilience and long-term planning.
You will help guide the Board and staff through financial responsibilities, provide strategic advice on plans and proposals, and support confident decision making across the organisation.
This is a strategic governance role within a growing conservation charity working at the heart of Dartmoor National Park.
Time Commitment
The expected time commitment is approximately one day per month.
Skills and Experience
We are looking for someone with:
- Professional financial qualifications such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or similar
- Financial experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector
- Strong strategic thinking and communication skills
- The ability to explain complex financial matters clearly and effectively
- A collaborative and supportive approach
Knowledge or experience relating to conservation, land management, equine or rural sectors would be welcomed.
Who We Are Looking For
We are particularly interested in hearing from people who are:
- Passionate about protecting the Dartmoor Heritage Pony and the landscape of Dartmoor National Park
- Strategic, collaborative and thoughtful
- Curious and supportive in their approach
- Interested in becoming actively engaged with the organisation and the region
Why Join the Dartmoor Pony Heritage Trust?
This is an opportunity to contribute directly to the future of a rare native pony population and support practical conservation work across Dartmoor.
The work of the Trust helps protect a living part of Dartmoor’s heritage while supporting biodiversity, sustainable grazing and the long-term future of the moorland landscape.
By joining the Board of Trustees, you will help shape the next chapter of this important work.
Apply or Find Out More
To express interest or request further information about the Finance Trustee role, please contact:
vice.chair@dpht.co.uk.