Interested in joining a National Park or AONB board?

As a Secretary of State appointment, board members will sit alongside local councillors.

Members devote an estimated one to four days per month, serving on committees or attending workshops or training.

Defra is particularly interested in applicants with a clear understanding of land management, rural communities as well as protection and enhancement of the environment.

The posts are non-salaried, although members may claim certain allowances and expenses. 

What would I have to do?

• Be collectively responsible, with other members, for decisions and ensure the National Park Authority/AONB Conservation Board furthers its statutory purposes.
• Contribute towards the overall strategic direction of the National Park Authority/AONB Conservation Board through the development of policy, business plans and participation in the activities of meetings, committees and working groups.
• Scrutinise independently the workings and policies of the National Park Authority/AONB Conservation Board.
• Approve and monitor programmes to implement the National Park Authority/AONB Conservation Board policies and plans.
• Influence the National Park Authority/AONB Conservation Board to help it come to informed and balanced decisions.
• Contribute knowledge and skills and provide advice from the national and local perspective which benefits the National Park Authority/AONB Conservation Board.

Click here to visit the Gov.uk website for more information and details of how to apply.