Careers

About Us

We are the awarding body for qualifications in walking, climbing and mountaineering leadership in England. We also administer two personal skills schemes, one for walking and one for climbing. For more detailed information about Mountain Training England, https://www.mountain-training.org/about/structure-and-governance/mountain-training-england

Our Ethos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzqVFu7N-RA&t=3s

Our Vision

To promote a diverse and active outdoor society, supported by inspirational leaders, instructors and coaches.

Our Mission

To inspire, enable and develop people in walking, climbing and mountaineering through the provision of nationally and internationally recognised skills training and leadership qualifications.

To achieve this Mountain Training England:

• Administers 11 qualifications: https://www.mountain-training.org/qualifications and two skills training schemes https://www.mountain-training.org/personal-skills
• Quality assures the delivery of our courses.
• Provides induction and training for our course providers.
• Regularly reviews all our schemes.
• Collaborates on the shared objectives of the national Mountain Training organisations.
• Liaises with stakeholders and partners to be most effective.
• Develops guidance with partners to support the whole UK outdoor sector.

How is Mountain Training England organised?

Mountain Training England is a Company Limited by Guarantee and a registered Charity. Mountain Training England consists of a Board and a Council of elected member organisations. The Council members support the Board of Trustees and act as a consultation body. They have the authority to elect Trustees. The responsibilities of the Trustees include setting the budget and organisational strategy, overseeing its implementation and running the company.

The Trustees are supported by an Executive Officer who in turn is supported by a staff complement.

About The Role

What will my role be?

• To attend Board and Council meetings and oversee the running of the business. The Trustees of MTE are responsible for setting the strategy and budget, overseeing the management of the company and ensuring its safe running by implementing good governance.
• The ability to think strategically and creatively, to exercise independent judgement and a willingness to speak your mind are some of the key attributes we are looking for.
• This post is non-salaried. Trustees travel and reasonable expenses are reimbursed.

What level of commitment is required?

You will be expected to attend four Board meetings and as a minimum one meeting of the Council per year. Board meetings are held in person and/or online. Two out of three Council meetings are held online. We try to get everyone together once a year, although any in person meetings can be held blended/ online.

Trustees must be willing to communicate with other members of the Board and the executive staff outside of those meetings from time to time. Trustees also participate in sub-committees and special project groups such as the finance sub-committee, the screening committee and scheme review groups.

What about diversity?

We are committed to achieving a diverse Board and welcome applications from members of currently under-representative groups (such as women, black and minority ethnic communities and/or candidates who consider themselves to have a disability). For more information about how we are addressing diversity and inclusivity, please follow this link - https://www.mountain-training.org/help/resources/blog/equity-diversity-and-inclusivity-actions-2014-2024/

HONORARY TREASURER ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Honorary Treasurer is a key voluntary post within Mountain Training England and the wider network of related mountaineering organisations. As a member of the Board of Trustees, the Treasurer shares the responsibility for overseeing the management of the organisation and implementing the strategic objectives of its members.

The Treasurer has an oversight role over all aspects of financial management, working closely with other members of the Board of Trustees to safeguard the organisation financially. They act as an informed reference point for the Chair and other Trustees.

Although it is the Treasurers responsibility to ensure proper financial records and procedures are maintained, much of this work is delegated to the Finance and Audit Sub-committee and paid staff.

Our annual statement of accounts can be seen at Companies House.

Role of Mountain Training England Treasurer

• The Treasurer oversees the financial matters of Mountain Training England in line with good practice and in accordance with the governing document and legal requirements of the Charities and Companies Acts and reports both quarterly to the Board and to the Members at three Council meetings per year about the financial health of the organisation.
• The Treasurer ensures that effective financial measures, controls and procedures are in place.
• The Treasurer takes the lead on the formulation of policies for finances, reserves and investments.

Specific Responsibilities

• To oversee/verify and present budgets, accounts, management accounts and financial statements to the Board and Members after discussion with the Finance Committee.
• To ensure that appropriate accounting procedures and controls are in place.
• To ensure that full and accurate accounts and records are kept.
• In conjunction with the Executive Officer maintain sound financial management of MTE's resources, ensuring expenditure is in line with the charity's objects.
• To ensure compliance with relevant legislation e.g. Companies and Charity legislation and contractual agreements with external agencies such as funders and statutory bodies.
• Chairing the Finance and Audit Committee in line with its terms of reference and reporting back to the Board.
• Present the annual statement of accounts to the Members at the Annual General Meeting.
• To liaise with designated staff about financial matters.
• Advising on the financial implications of MTE's strategic and operational plan.
• Ensure that the annual accounts are compliant with the current Charities Statement of Recommended Practice.
• Ensure any recommendations of the independent examiner are implemented.
• Contribute to the fundraising strategy of the organisation.
• Advise on reserves policy and investment policy.
• Ensure that there is no conflict between any investment held and the aims and objects of MTE or partner organisations.
• Ensure that MTE has sufficient liquidity to meet its future commitments.

PERSON SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS EXPERIENCE

• Considerable experience as a treasurer of similar sized organisations OR experience of controlling a budget in a small-to-medium-sized (SME) organisation/business
• Financial accounting and reporting experience
• Recognised accountancy qualification e.g. ICAEW, ACCA, CIPFA, CIMA, AAT etc Knowledge of Charity SORP

DESIRABLE

• Some experience of walking, rock climbing or mountaineering.
• Experience of working with charity or educational body accounts
• Have an interest in the development of the Mountain Training awards
• An understanding of Equity/Inclusion applicable to financial resources

Further Information

HOW TO APPLY AND APPLICATION TIMETABLE

Please send your CV together with a letter/personal statement giving your reasons for wishing to become a Trustee of Mountain Training England to: cath@mountain-training.org

Applications are welcomed after September 1, 2025

A webinar for interested applicants will be held on the evening of Tuesday 16th September 2025 at 7pm. For anyone interested in attending, please contact cath@mountain-training.org and you will be emailed the joining details.

The closing date for applications is October 1, 2025

Interviews (online) will be held as follows: possibly on any of the following dates 21/22/23 October 2025

Induction to role and organisation November/December 2025

Successful candidates to attend first Board meeting on 9 December 2025. If you have any questions about the roles and would like to talk to one of the Trustees, please email us via our governance officer cath@mountain-training.org  who will arrange for a call back to you.

Apply for role

Closing date: 1st October 2025