The role of Sustainability Trustee was created in 2022 in recognition of the increasing importance of sustainability and environmental health care issues. We are now inviting applications to take over from Dr LJ Smith following the end of her term of office.
Since the role was created, we have published a sustainability statement and the BTS Sustainability Toolkit, giving the next Trustee a strong foundation to build on. This is an opportunity to keep sustainability visible at Board level, champion use of the toolkit across the respiratory community, and push further progress on making sustainable care business as usual.
The successful candidate will take over from Dr Smith at the Annual General Meeting in November 2026 and serve for three years until November 2029.
Application deadline: 11:59pm on Monday 10 August 2026
How to apply
To apply, please send a brief statement of around 250 words outlining your suitability for the role, plus a short CV (2-3 pages) to sally.welham@brit-thoracic.org.uk
An interview with Officers will take place via Teams during late August/early September. We recommend discussing your application with your Trust/employer to gain approval before applying. Enquiries about the role are welcome - please contact Sally Welham in the first instance.
From Dr LJ Smith, Sustainability Trustee:
“BTS is really leading by example by having a board-level position focused on sustainable respiratory care. Our statement and toolkit show the commitment of the respiratory community to this work. But there is lots more to be done. I have hugely enjoyed my time in this role, and there is now a great opportunity for someone to build on our foundations and really accelerate adoption of sustainable care into every aspect of respiratory care, making it business as usual for the benefit of our current and future patients.”
