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About Us
The Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) is the global membership body for anyone wanting to deliver change for a sustainable future.
ISEP members set the global benchmark in sustainability and environmental practice. Our networks around the world are influencing government policies, driving best-practice across business, advancing careers and nurturing talent.
No matter what stage you’re at in your career or what sector you work in, we can equip you with the skills, standards and support you need to become an agent of change.
ISEP is transforming the world today for a sustainable future.
Non – Executive Board Directors - About these roles
We formally changed our name to the Institute of Sustainability and Environmental Professionals (ISEP) in January 2025, evolving our identity from the Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA). We are a not-for-profit organisation limited by guarantee; this means that any surpluses are re-invested into the organisation with the objective of increasing member value.
The Board provides high quality leadership of the Institute within a framework of prudent and effective controls, which enables risk to be assessed and managed. The Board delegates activities to various committees which are advisory in nature and operate under specific terms of reference.
The Board is composed of external Non-Executive Directors, Non-Executive Directors drawn from our membership and Executive Directors from ISEP.
We are a seeking to appoint three new Non-Executive Board Members who will each advise the Board in one of the following areas based on their experience and expertise;
The Board is collectively responsible for the following:
- Providing a strategic sounding board and being a critical friend to the Chief Executive and Leadership Team.
- Ensuring an effective and transparent system of governance, with effective Board succession, and appropriate accountability to the membership and to all other stakeholders.
- Providing financial oversight and approving annual budgets and ensuring the financial stability of ISEP.
Successful candidates will each need to be able to demonstrate:
Additional Information
How to Apply
The recruitment process is being supported by ISEP’s HR partners at Apodi who act on behalf of ISEP. If you wish to apply for one of these three positions, please supply the following by close of play on Friday 12 September 2025:
Please be aware that ISEP reserves the right to close these vacancies early if sufficient applications are received for the 3 roles. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
We are an inclusive organisation that supports a diverse range of people. We want this diversity to be reflected on our Board. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation, as part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
If you have any questions or to receive a Candidate pack, please email hradmin@apodi.co.uk or call 01628 500892.
Please send your CV, cover letter and details of referees to hradmin@apodi.co.uk
We currently have opportunities available for Chairs, Vice-Chairs and Committee Members across 23 regional areas where you can play a key part in helping to organise impactful events, workshops, and seminars, and foster connections among industry professionals. Explore below:
We are looking for passionate and engaged ISEP members to join our Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Steering Group. The group is paramount in shaping and delivering our policy and practice work program in this space. It’s a great opportunity to be involved in strategic policy and advocacy work, thought leadership, developing guidance and publications, and facilitating knowledge sharing across our membership.
The opportunity is a chance for people working in the field to further their professional skills and experience, and work with members from across different sectors to expand their network.
The Steering Group meets every two months, and the estimated time commitment is around five hours per month, but this depends on types and timings of activities.
Key responsibilities include:
-Support the creation and delivery of a programme of policy and practice activity.
We are looking forward to receiving applications from professionals with proven knowledge and experience in the broad climate change mitigation and adaptation disciplines including: carbon accounting and auditing, climate change risk and opportunity assessment, and using information and data to effectively plan and implement organisational transitions to support sustainable economies. We welcome applications from members outside the UK to ensure a broad representation within our steering group.
To apply please complete the application form and review our volunteer policies on the volunteer hub.
Deadline for applications is 3rd October 2025.
If you have any questions, please contact Chloë Fiddy at c.fiddy@isepblobal.org
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)
ISEP is committed to equality of opportunity and having a diverse workforce and steering groups. We have put a significant amount of work into ensuring that our jobs are accessible for all and that we are nurturing an inclusive and diverse culture. Decisions regarding recruitment and selection are made without discrimination or bias and we welcome applications from all candidates regardless of background. We extend this philosophy when it comes to recruiting our volunteers and selecting speakers for our events.
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