British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA)
Environmental Impact & Sustainability Working Group - Chair
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BIAZA
Closing date for applications is: 16th Sep 2026
Contact: Alex Blatherwick (alex.blatherwick@biaza.org.uk)
Sector: BIAZA Committee/Working Group Vacancies
Type: Volunteer
Contract type: Part-time
This is a voluntary post for which you must have institutional support and be a staff member at a BIAZA Full Member. The post is Chair of the Environmental Impact & Sustainability Working Group (EISWG) which is part of BIAZA’s Mission Enabling Committee (MEC). Applicants are expected to have experience in sustainability, responsibility for sustainability within their organisation and a good understanding of upcoming regulations.
ROLE SUMMARY:
To lead EISWG to encourage an environmentally sustainable approach in BIAZA and its members, raise sustainability and climate change awareness and provide guidance to assist in these objectives. To deliver positive behavioural change within BIAZA members and stakeholders.
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Role Description
The EISWG Chair contributes to the overall objectives of the group by:
- Organising EISWG meetings: Between 3 and 5 meetings are usually held each year, most are online but one per year is typically in person, at a BIAZA member zoo/aquarium.
- Supporting the BIAZA office in contributing to new resources wherever possible.
- Being the main point of contact for sustainability questions from BIAZA members and other interested parties.
- Assisting with development and review of relevant BIAZA policies.
- Contributing to relevant comms, e.g. articles for BIAZA website, presenting at conferences etc.
- Helping to establish links between BIAZA and appropriate external organisations and agencies.
- Encouraging adoption of best environmental practice models and sharing of emerging best practice.
- Encouraging monitoring of environmental performance relative to key performance indicators.
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To apply, please send an expression of interest outlining any experience and why you are interested in chairing the group to alex.blatherwick@biaza.org.uk
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