Join the Board of Trustees at PKCT

Help shape the future of Perth and Kinross’s countryside – and grow with us.

Are you passionate about access to nature, protecting our environment, or ensuring everyone can enjoy the outdoors? This is a chance to use your skills and experience to make a real difference – while developing your own leadership, networks, and understanding of Scotland’s natural heritage.

About Us

Perth and Kinross Countryside Trust (PKCT) is a small but ambitious environmental charity working across public access, conservation, climate resilience, and outdoor education. With a skilled and dedicated staff team of six, we deliver impactful projects that connect people to nature and protect the places we all love.

Why Join Us?

Becoming a trustee with PKCT means:

• Making a tangible difference to environmental projects and local communities
• Gaining governance experience and developing your strategic thinking
• Connecting with others who share your commitment to a more sustainable future
• Strengthening your leadership and decision-making skills
• Contributing to a charity that’s small enough for your voice to be heard – but with regional impact

Whether you're an experienced trustee or looking for your first board role, we’ll support your journey.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re committed to building a Board that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, life experiences and ages (over 16).

In particular, we’d love to hear from people with experience in any of the following areas:

• Finance or fundraising
• Youth engagement
• Land or countryside management
• Equity, diversity and inclusion
• Community development or education

But more than any one skill, we’re looking for people who care about the countryside and want to help shape its future.

Your Commitment

• Four board meetings a year (two to three hours long each), held in Perth with the option to join remotely
• Participation in one or two sub-committees
• Overall commitment is around eight half-days per year

This is a voluntary role - like all our trustees, you’ll contribute your time and insight on a voluntary basis. Reasonable expenses can be reimbursed.

How to Apply

We welcome informal enquiries – please feel free to get in touch with Graham McQueen, CEO, at [email protected].