Become a Board Director at ESAS

“Join us and help shape change for our communities”

Who We’re Looking For
We welcome people from all genders and backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience in ESEA or migrant communities. You don’t need prior Board experience — willingness to learn is just as important.

We value:

  • Commitment to justice, rights, and empowerment for ESEA communities.

  • Professionalism and responsible representation of ESEA communities.

  • Support for anti-racism, inclusivity, and sustainability.

  • Skills in areas such as:

    • Finance & Treasurer duties

    • Governance & leadership

    • HR & compliance

    • Funding & NGO landscape

    • Policy & advocacy

    • Cross-sector engagement (councils, NHS, unions)

    • Human rights & civil society leadership

    • Research & Monitoring/Evaluation

Why Join Our Board?
As a Board Director, you’ll:

  • Help guide ESAS’s strategy and governance.

  • Contribute to long-term systemic change for ESEA communities.

  • Build experience in leadership, advocacy, and civil society engagement.

This is a voluntary role (reasonable expenses reimbursed).

Commitment

  • Approx. 29 hours per year (quarterly online meetings, prep, document reviews).

  • One annual in-person meeting in Scotland.

  • Every 5 years: a Governance Development Weekend (next in Nov/Dec 2025).

Location
Board Directors must be UK-based to ensure active participation, with at least one annual in-person meeting in Scotland.

“Your skills can create systemic change for ESEA communities”

How to Apply

Please read full Application and Role Description before applying: [Full Application and Role Description]

Send us a cover letter (max 2 pages) or a short video/audio message, using the guided questions provided in the documents below:

If you cannot view or download the files, please email us at team@esascotland.org and we will provide them directly.

Application deadline: 30th October 2025