Trustees x 6
CHEM Trust
Salary: Unremunerated
Location: Remote or London (meetings held virtually)
Every single continent and ocean on Earth is polluted with harmful synthetic chemicals. Some of the chemicals come from the past, but many others are still being manufactured and are even now used in everyday items such as children’s toys, food packaging, sofas and water-repellent clothing.
CHEM Trust – a small charity with a global impact
CHEM Trust focuses its work on preventing this pollution. They bring together science and policy to identify the chemicals that need to be controlled and the best way to do this. They collaborate closely with other environmental and health groups to drive this positive change for people and nature.
Their main area of attention is at the EU level. Even though many improvements are needed, the EU is the region that has the most effective chemicals policy system and EU regulations shape other regulatory systems around the world. They do this work in association with their German partner, CHEM Trust Europe eV, as well as EU-wide groups such as the European Environment Bureau.
They also work in the UK, to keep us closely aligned with the EU system. At the global level They work to deliver improvements to global chemicals management, inspired and informed by the work already done at the EU level.
The Trustee roles
We are currently expanding our Board and are looking for up to six new Trustees. With a new Chair and the finalisation of a new strategy, you’d be joining a friendly and collaborative team at a pivotal moment for the organisation.
You can find out more about the organisation and opportunity, including a job description and how to apply in the appointment brief below.
They are looking for a variety of experience and skills to increase their impact and strengthen their resilience. They are particularly interested in hearing from you if you have experience in:
Philanthropy (grant making)
Finance/Audit
Law
HR
Policy or Regulation
Operations or Organisational Development
Supply Chain
Communications
CHEM Trust is committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board. They welcome the debate and innovation that greater diversity of thinking brings, and are keen to support new Trustees from the start to enable them to play an effective role.
If you have any queries about these roles or the recruitment process or would like an informal discussion with the CHEM Trust Chair before applying, please email askchemtrust@chemtrust.org to organise an informal conversation.
The deadline for receipt of applications is 09:00 UK time on Monday 3rd June 2024.