We are currently recruiting for Board members (two posts available)
Information about the role, organisation and application process:
For over 35 years Ethical Consumer (ECRA) has been the hub of the ethical consumer movement, helping consumers to shop ethically, campaigners to challenge corporate power and businesses to improve their supply chains. The role of the board is to help ECRA to meet its long term goals and to move its social purpose forward.
Board members meet quarterly to assess and advise on the progress that ECRA is making. Meetings normally last two hours. We also hold an annual strategy session to address issues chosen by the board. Board members may attend these meetings by zoom or in person (in Manchester) at their convenience. Travel expenses can be paid. Board members are paid £125 for each meeting attended during the year.
Board members may also be asked for opinions or for decisions by email in between meetings. Occasionally a special call to address a particular issue may be necessary too.
Members of our Board act as company directors. They are responsible for overall good governance of Ethical Consumer in accordance with the provisions of relevant legislation and guidance.
If you would like more information about the responsibilities of directors inside Ethical Consumer’s unique co-operative structure before applying please email us at enquiries@ethicalconsumer.org and ask for a copy of our Board Handbook.
Application form: Click here for a person specification and application form. Only one application can be made from any one device (eg laptop). This allows you to leave the form and come back to it via the same link. Please also, using the same device, complete the separate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) form.
Important: you will receive an automatic confirmation on screen when you submit the form, rather than an email. You can amend your application, even after submission, up until the deadline. You are advised to keep a copy of all your answers, as we cannot accept responsibility or extend the deadline in the case of technology problems.
Ethical Consumer is a not-for-profit multi-stakeholder cooperative, and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We use name-blind shortlisting. The offices are upstairs in a wheelchair accessible building in Manchester, [but remote working is possible].
The timetable for this recruitment is as follows:
Closing date: 9pm Wednesday 8th May
Short-listing: 9th - 21st May
Interviews: from 27th May
If you are short-listed for an interview, you will be notified by telephone by 6pm 24th May.