Social Sustainability Steering Group Member (Voluntary role)

The Social Sustainability Steering Group is looking for enthusiastic members to join the group. The group is paramount in shaping and delivering our policy and practice work programme in this space. It’s a fantastic opportunity to be involved in strategic policy and advocacy work, thought leadership, developing guidance and publications and facilitating knowledge sharing across our membership.  

This opportunity enables practitioners to develop their professional skills and experience, while gaining valuable CPD hours through the role. As part of the role, members can collaborate and network with peers from a range of sectors, expanding their professional connections and enhancing their industry recognition, including through our publications and website. 

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 activities including production of guidance, policy positions, consultation responses and events. 

  • Attend regular virtual steering group meetings.    

  • Support updating on progress in delivering the work programme to the Policy and Practice Committee (PPC). 

  • May attend quarterly PPC virtual meetings    

  • Take part in ISEP consultation events or roundtables where relevant to the member’s expertise.  

  • Take on thematic or operational roles to deliver the programme of activities.  

We look forward to receiving applications from professionals with proven knowledge and experience in the broad social sustainability area and are particularly keen to hear from individuals working in sectors such as energy, consumer products and retail, manufacturing, SMEs, VCSE, charity as well as the academic sector. 

You must be an ISEP member to apply for this role. 

To apply please complete the application form, take a look at our ISEP Volunteer Hub policies and resources including the Volunteer Handbook and the Terms of Reference. The applications will be evaluated in accordance with our EDI policies, therefore please ensure you provide full answers in each of the questions. The biography question will not be used to shortlist candidates. 

Deadline for applications is noon 24th of July 2026.  

If you have any questions, please contact Agnes Chruszcz at [email protected] 

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)  

We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we value the differences that a diverse workforce brings. We therefore commit to keeping up to date with relevant changes in policy and maintaining a consistent and fair approach to the recruitment of both staff and volunteers.  Learn more about our EDI Commitments and policy on the ISEP website.   

Accessibility: We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our application process, if you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know by emailing [email protected] or calling us at +44 (0)1522 540069.   

Circular Economy Steering Group Member (Voluntary role)

The Circular Economy Steering Group is looking for enthusiastic members to join the group. The group is paramount in shaping and delivering our policy and practice work programme in this space. It’s a fantastic opportunity to be involved in strategic policy and advocacy work, thought leadership, developing guidance and publications and facilitating knowledge sharing across our membership.  

This opportunity enables practitioners to develop their professional skills and experience, while gaining valuable CPD hours through the role. As part of the role, members can collaborate and network with peers from a range of sectors, expanding their professional connections and enhancing their industry recognition, including through our publications and website. 

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 activities including production of guidance, policy positions, consultation responses and events. 

  • Attend regular virtual steering group meetings.    

  • Support updating on progress in delivering the work programme to the Policy and Practice Committee (PPC). 

  • May attend quarterly PPC virtual meetings    

  • Take part in ISEP consultation events or roundtables where relevant to the member’s expertise.  

  • Take on thematic or operational roles to deliver the programme of activities.  

We look forward to receiving applications from professionals with proven knowledge and experience in the Circular Economy and are particularly keen to hear from individuals working in sectors such as logistics, retail, packaging, food, manufacturing, textiles, life sciences and digital technology. 

You must be an ISEP member to apply for this role. 

To apply please complete the application form, take a look at our ISEP Volunteer Hub policies and resources including the Volunteer Handbook and the Terms of Reference. The applications will be evaluated in accordance with our EDI policies, therefore please ensure you provide full answers in each of the questions. The biography question will not be used to shortlist candidates. 

Deadline for applications is noon 17th of July 2026.  

If you have any questions, please contact Agnes Chruszcz at [email protected] 

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI)  

We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we value the differences that a diverse workforce brings. We therefore commit to keeping up to date with relevant changes in policy and maintaining a consistent and fair approach to the recruitment of both staff and volunteers.  Learn more about our EDI Commitments and policy on the ISEP website.   

Accessibility: We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our application process, if you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know by emailing [email protected] or calling us at +44 (0)1522 540069. 

ISEP Fellows Network Volunteer Opportunity

Committee Member

Opportunity:  ISEP Fellows Network Committee Member

Location: Virtual

Salary: Unpaid volunteer opportunity

Duration: Up to 18 months (with the option to reapply)

Hours: 2-4 hours per month


What is the Fellows Network?

The Fellows Network is for the highest level of ISEP membership.  The Network delivers on its Strategic Ambitions .

As representatives of ISEP, this network organises webinars, workshops, contributes to ISEP activities such as marketing campaigns, share insights and initiate new work areas within the network to foster valuable connections among industry experts.

What we’re looking for in a Fellows Network Volunteer:

We are seeking enthusiastic and committed volunteers to join ISEP’s Fellows Networks—representing our voice and membership worldwide. Ideal candidates are passionate about sustainability and the environment, well networked, eager to support organising impactful webinars and workshops and skilled at fostering connections among industry professionals. Volunteers should be proactive, collaborative, and ready to advocate for member initiatives on a global stage, contributing to meaningful change across the profession.

Examples of tasks:

  1. Attend quarterly virtual meetings with ISEP.
  2. Provide insights and articles.
  3. Initiate and deliver sub-groups or webinars to support Fellows’ development and insights.
  4. Keep up to date with ISEP key activity.

Benefits:

We recognise our volunteers dedicate a huge amount of time to provide value and connection for members in the community. As such, you will receive the following as an ISEP volunteer:

  1. LinkedIn credential and volunteer badge
  2. You will be added to the Fellows Network page on the ISEP website
  3. Recognition by ISEP for your volunteer input
  4. A reference for your role as a volunteer upon request
  5. Visibly associated with the largest sustainability and environmental body
  6. Adding value to the environment and sustainability community
  7. Opportunity to create a lasting impactful legacy
  8. CPD hours and experience to support your professional development
  9. Increased knowledge and networking opportunities
  10. Credit for any support through any contribution to newsletters, magazines or event planning.

Specific Skills:

Priority will be given to those applying with the following skills and experience:

  • Service Industries
  • Statistics / data / accounting / reporting eg ESG
  • Biodiversity / water
  • Globally based (esp MENA, Asia)
  • The arts / hospitality / tourism
  • Policy (local or national govt)
  • Social / community engagement

 How to Apply: Please read the Volunteer Pack and complete this form.   The Terms of Reference are available here. If you have any questions about the application process, please contact [email protected]  

Note: You need to be an ISEP member to apply

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI): We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success and we value the differences that a diverse workforce brings. We therefore commit to keeping up to date with relevant changes in policy and maintaining a consistent and fair approach to the recruitment of both staff and volunteers.  Learn more about our EDI Commitments and policy on the ISEP website.

Accessibility: We want to make sure no one is put at a disadvantage during our application process, if you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know by emailing [email protected] or calling us at +44 (0)1522 540069.

 

About ISEP: 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.

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Join the team transforming the world to sustainability.

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