Non Medical Trustee

European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons; London; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected international medical society is seeking a Non-Medical Trustee to contribute to its governance. The role involves periodic meetings across Europe and overseeing aspects of the organization. Candidates should have significant leadership experience, ideally in complex international settings. This is a voluntary role with necessary travel expenses covered.

Qualifications

• Senior executive or board-level leadership experience.
• Successful background in business management.
• Desirable experience in governance or as a trustee.

Skills

Senior executive or board-level leader

Successful experience building and managing businesses

Previous governance or trustee experience

Experience of working with outsourcers

Experience leading and managing professional service organisations

Job description

Overview

European Society of Cataract & Refractive Surgeons

Non-Medical Trustee

(Trustee, Non-executive, voluntary, necessary travel expenses reimbursed)

Europe-based (Remote, with periodic in-person meetings). The role requires European travel. Quarterly meetings are held at different locations

The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) - the second largest Ophthalmic Society in the world - is an internationally highly respected medical society committed to promoting and advancing education and research in the field of cataract and refractive (vision correction) surgery and the study and practice of ophthalmology.

As a vibrant and growing international organisation with ambitious plans for the future, the Society is expanding its education, charity and research programmes. At the forefront of professional development within the ESCRS, the Leadership, Business and Innovation (LBI) programme stands as a dynamic pillar of the society’s Practice Management offering. Our Educational Forum is supported by multiple Industry partners to provide independent didactic education in selected therapeutic areas.

Whatever your professional background we are now seeking a Non-Medical Trustee with:

• Senior executive or board-level leader
• Successful experience building and managing businesses
• Previous governance or trustee experience, particularly within complex or international organisations, is desirable
• Experience of working with “outsourcers”
• Experience of leading and managing professional service organisations

If you have the drive and interest to share in our purpose we would like to hear from you.

We look forward to receiving your application online at www.maryleboneexecutivesearch.com/jobs

When applying online please submit your CV along with a 2 page letter of application demonstrating how you meet the attached Candidate Profile.

For an informal confidential discussion call Richard Evans on [phone] or [phone]

Closing date for applications: 20 October 2025

Long List interviews: 21 October – 3 November 2025

Short List interviews: From 10 November 2025

Final Panel Interviews: 2/21 November 2025 (in London tbc)