Engineers Without Borders UK are part of a global movement of over 60 Engineers Without Borders organisations and tens of thousands of committed individuals working together to put global responsibility at the heart of engineering, to ensure a safe and just future for all.
As a charity, Engineers Without Borders UK have long championed the need for engineers to understand the vital role that we all have to play in addressing the challenges facing society today. Looking ahead to the 2030 deadline for the UN Sustainable Development Goals, now is time for the engineering community to proactively consider how they can address the destruction of global ecosystems and the current failure to meet the basic human rights of everyone. The engineering community is uniquely placed to address these challenges.
In 2021, EWB refreshed their strategy for 2030, emphasising the need to put global responsibility at the heart of how all engineering is taught and practised, enabling the engineering community to rapidly transform the world. This is achieved by inspiring and encouraging the engineering community to commit to global responsibility; upskilling, so that people are equipped to put purpose into practice; and driving change, collaborating with companies, universities and a wide variety of organisations to accelerate globally responsible engineering becoming mainstream.
By 2030 EWB aim to build a movement of over half a million people who individually commit to making a difference and transforming the culture of engineering. This is an ambitious goal but the scale of the challenge that we all face demands it.
Engineers Without Borders UK are seeking a new UK Chair of the Board of Trustees to support their goals and vision, helping to ensure the organisation’s long-term viability.
This is a voluntary position that helps put purpose into practice by driving change through collaboration with companies, universities and a wide variety of organisations.
EWB are looking for someone with the experience, skills and insight for to lead the Board of Trustees to fulfil their responsibilities as well as bring credibility, insights and connections from the engineering sector.
Details on the recruitment process are available on the EWB website: https://www.ewb-uk.org/
To apply please send a CV (two pages maximum) and a covering letter (up to two pages) to kcraigwaller@grangerreis.com with the role title in the subject line. Please outline clearly in your covering letter:
* Your reasons for wanting to join Engineers Without Borders UK's Board of Trustees
* How you meet the role description and person specification
* Where you saw the role advertised.
The deadline for applications is the 2nd March 2025, and we expect to interview candidates in early March before agreeing on a final shortlist for consideration by EWB.
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