Trustee
EAUC
This is a unique opportunity to bring your sustainability leadership to a purpose-driven charity at the intersection of sustainability and education.
Position: Trustee and director
Location: Remote within UK and Ireland
Renumeration: Voluntary with reasonable expenses paid
Positions available: Two
Closing date: 18 May 2026
The EAUC is the leading body for sustainability in the post-16 education sector in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Primarily a membership body, we serve 300 organisations whilst also working to change systems that enable sustainability action. We’re both a charity and a company limited by guarantee and are always not-for-profit. You can find out more about our vision and values on our website.
Who we’re looking for
The EAUC board has twelve volunteer trustees. Two vacancies will arise following the AGM in July 2026 due to board members reaching their maximum tenure.
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. We seek people who are committed to our mission, purpose and values, and who bring one or more of the following:
- insights into the further education or skills sectors
- cross sector organisational leadership insight
- sustainability academic and/or research experience
We particularly encourage applications from people who are currently under-represented on our board with regards to age, ethnicity and disability.
Full details of time commitment, responsibilities and support are included in the trustee information pack alongside more information about our work and how to apply. Please do consider joining us or share this this opportunity with someone who could help shape the future of sustainable education.