Grants Committee Member

Support the Future of Ecological Research – Join the BES Grants Committee

Role: Grants Committee Member
Organisation: British Ecological Society
Term: 3 years
Closing Date: 2 March 2026, 09:00 GMT
Location: Remote, anywhere in the world

Would you like to have an impact and influence on the latest ecological research that receives funding? We have voluntary positions to join our Grants Committee. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and direct the Society’s Grant Portfolio in a way that best supports the delivery of our vision for a world where nature and people thrive.

As a registered charity and non-profit organisation, we’re dedicated to advancing ecological science and promoting the importance of ecology in addressing global challenges. We support a vibrant, inclusive community of researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts through funding, events, publications, and policy engagement.

Who We’re Looking For

Members are chosen for the Committee according to their relevant experience and to represent and reflect the BES community. To achieve a balance of knowledge and skills in our groups, we are especially looking for people who have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Outreach
• Microbial Ecology
• Evolutionary Ecology

We also hope that you will have an understanding of the work of the BES and be able and keen to represent the BES and our vision and aims.

We Value The Diversity And Wide Range Of Perspectives That People From Different Backgrounds Bring To Their Work And To Ecology, And We Are Committed To Ensuring All Our Committees And Working Groups Represent The Diversity Of Our Membership. For The Grants Committee We Are Especially Interested In Hearing From

• Early career researchers
• Members from under‑represented & marginalised ethnicities
• Ecologists organisations other than universities, e.g. charities and environmental NGOs.

To learn more about the role and what it’s like to serve on a BES committee download About the Grants Committee and our Committee Recruitment Pack
.

• About the Grants Committee
• Committee Member Volunteer Pack

Please submit the following via our recruitment portal:

• Covering letter (max. 1 page) answering:
  • Why do you wish to join the Grants Committee? (200 words max)
  • What would you hope to achieve during your 3-year term? (200 words max)
• Most recent CV (max. 2 pages)
• Equality and Diversity form (This optional information helps us monitor and improve the diversity of our recruitment. It won’t affect your application or be used in shortlisting.)

If you have any questions about this role, would like more information, or need a different format in which to apply, such as email, please contact (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).