Up, up and away! RSPB awards chief executive Beccy Speight pay rise for job well done

 

Ms Speight - committed and energetic

THERE has been a pay rise for the RSPB's chief executive, Beccy Speight.

The charity's annual report reveals that her annual remuneration  package has risen to £195,445 compared with £189,473 the previous year.

The society's board of trustee has been impressed by her energy and commitment since she took the reins in August 2019.

Between them, Ms Speight and her other six directors received £788,373 last year compared with £690,869 the previous year.

A total of  38 of RSPB staff receive salaries of £60,000 per annum or more. This compares with 25 last year.

The directors are firm believers in openness and transparency.

The annual report further states: "We try to create a culture where RSPB supporters, staff, volunteers, institutional partners and the public can see and understand how we work, how we deal with issues, and how we spend our funds.

"We strive to keep you informed and involved about our projects and activities. 

"This means we operate in an open and transparent way within our legal and regulatory requirements. 

"We want to share information about how we work and ensure it can be accessed easily."

Of her own job at the top of the perch, Ms Speight says: "My role is to lead the organisation, build relationships with key partners, represent our views externally and work with the council and executive board to develop our forward direction and ensure we deliver that plan. 

"I believe I am in the best possible place to make a real difference for birds, the natural world and people in the context of the nature and climate crisis. 

"I feel fortunate to work with a great team of staff, volunteers, members and supporters to do just that."

The society is due to hold its AGM online this Saturday October 14.