British Ecological Society
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EventsCommitteeMember
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“Events Committee Member at British Ecological Society. Choose venues for the Annual Meeting. Choose plenary speakers for the Annual Meeting”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Experience in Diversity and inclusion strategies, Experience in Evolutionary ecology, Experience in Behavioural ecology, Experience in Microbial ecology, Experience in Palaeoecology, Experience in Environmental Physiology, Understanding of the work of the BES, Ability to represent the BES, Keen to represent the BES
Nice to Have
Lived experience of neurodiversity, Lived experience of physical and/or mental health conditions, Passionate about developing inclusive events
What You'll Do.
Choose venues for the Annual Meeting
Choose plenary speakers for the Annual Meeting
Choose thematic sessions for the Annual Meeting
Choose workshops for the Annual Meeting
Oversee main conference programming
Evaluate registration fees for BES events
Evaluate budgets for BES events
Evaluate policies for BES events
Select symposia proposals
Manage symposia budgets
Review annual plans for Special Interest Groups
Review budgets for Special Interest Groups
Full Job Description
**Volunteer Role: Events Committee Member Organisation: British Ecological Society Term: 3 years ** **Closing Date: 22 June 2026, 09:00 BST Location: Remote, anywhere in the world ** Ready to make a meaningful impact on the BES events programme? We're excited to offer volunteer opportunities to join our Events Committee! This is your chance to play a key role in shaping and guiding our diverse events portfolio, helping us bring to life our vision of a world where nature and people thrive. As an Events Committee member, you'll engage in a wide range of activities that drive our events strategy, such as: * Choosing venues, plenary speakers, thematic sessions, and workshops for the Annual Meeting * A chance to join a sub-group that oversees the main conference programming * Evaluating registration fees, budgets, and policies related to BES events * Selecting symposia proposals through an open call and managing their budgets * Reviewing the annual plans and budgets for our Special Interest Groups To learn more about the Committee, what involvement entails, and the benefits of joining, please explore the About the Events Committee and our Committee Member Volunteer Pack. * [About the Events Committee](https://assets.britishecologicalsociety.org/2025/01/09192743/2025_Events-Committee_About.pdf) * [Committee Member Volunteer Pack](https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org//wp-content/uploads/2026/02/EXT_2026_Committee-Recruitment-Pack.pdf) **Requirements** 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: * Diversity and inclusion strategies and actions * Evolutionary, Behavioural, or Microbial ecology * Palaeoecology or Environmental Physiology 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 backgrou
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