Independent Committee Member: Safeguarding Specialist
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust / Jersey Zoo
Jersey Closing date for applications is: 30th Sep 2025| Contact: | People & Values Team ([email protected]) |
| Sector: | Trustee |
| Type: | Volunteer |
| Contract type: | Part-time |
| Salary: | N/A |
Durrell is looking to recruit an Independent Member for its Audit and Risk Committee with specialist knowledge and expertise in safeguarding. This is a part-time voluntary position.
If you would like to support Durrell’s mission and vital conservation work, then we would love to
hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
- Attend Audit and Risk Committee meetings which take place quarterly in Jersey, however virtual attendance is permitted
- Offer strategic guidance and oversight on Durrell’s global safeguarding provision, ensuring we maintain compliance with best practice principles
- Offer ad-hoc advice to Durrell’s Safeguarding Operational Group on complex cases and/or complex operating environments (notice given)
Knowledge, Skill and Ability:
- Passion and genuine interest in our cause, commitment to our mission and our values
- Having the best interest of Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust at the heart of any decisions which are made
- Ability to think strategically and contribute to high-level discussions
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- In-depth understanding of safeguarding best practice within UK/Jersey and international contexts
- Experience in direct implementation of safeguarding strategies within conservation or not-for-profit sectors
Apply for this job:
Please visit durrell.org/get-involved/join-the-team/safeguarding-specialist
