BELMAS is inviting nominations for the 2026 Trustee Elections.
This year, we are seeking five new Trustees to join the Board and help guide the continued development of the Society. Serving as a Trustee offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to BELMAS, support our members, and play a part in shaping the strategic direction of the organisation.
As a learned society, BELMAS is committed to advancing educational leadership, management and administration through research, scholarship and professional engagement. Our Trustees play a vital role in ensuring that we remain responsive to our members and continue to deliver against our vision:
To be an innovative, globally recognised and respected learned society for the development of educational leadership, management and administration.
Please review the details below and click the button to submit your self-nomination.
For any enquiries, contact the BELMAS Office at info@belmas.org.uk
Trustees are responsible for the overall governance and strategic leadership of BELMAS. Working collaboratively as part of the Board, they help oversee the Society’s activities, finances, policies and future direction whilst ensuring that BELMAS fulfils its charitable objectives.
The role provides an opportunity to:
Any current BELMAS member may stand for election, provided they meet the legal requirements for serving as a Charity Trustee in the UK: Criteria for eligibility of becoming a Charity Trustee
We welcome nominations from members with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives who share a commitment to supporting the work and values of BELMAS.
Trustees are expected to participate actively in the work of the Society. This typically includes:
Board meetings are held online, enabling participation from members based both within and outside the UK.
Core responsibilities:
All specific duties and the Trustee Code of Conduct are set out in the By-Laws. Trustees serve a three-year term, with a maximum of two consecutive terms.
The Board comprises:
The Board also appoints a Chair and Vice-Chairs responsible for key areas of BELMAS activity, including:
As part of the nomination process, candidates will be asked to provide:
Candidate Briefing (Online & Compulsory)
Attendance at one online briefing session is required:
Member Voting
Results Announcement
Voting is simple and secure. You will receive a unique voting link via email—please do not share this link.
Voting method: Single Transferable Vote (STV)
You will rank candidates in order of preference, including the option to vote for Re-Open Nominations (RON).
What is RON?
RON allows voters to request a fresh election if they feel the current candidates do not represent their interests. For example, if RON ranks third in a five-seat election, only the top two candidates are elected, and the remaining seats are reopened for new nominations.
New Trustees will be invited to attend their first Board meeting:
We recommend reviewing the following documents to support your decision to stand:
All previous Board minutes are available on the Governance page of our website here.
Please note that non-UK nationals must be eligible to serve as a trustee in the UK. Eligibility requirements are set by the Charity Commission and may vary depending on your residency status and legal background.
BELMAS is committed to supporting international members on the Board. If elected, you will have access to:
If you are interested in contributing to the future of BELMAS and supporting the educational leadership community, we encourage you to consider standing for election.
We look forward to hearing from members who wish to play an active role in the leadership, governance and future development of BELMAS.
