Have you ever considered becoming a Trustee of BELMAS? This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of our international community and contribute to our vision:
“To be an innovative, globally recognised and respected learned society for the development of educational leadership, management and administration.”
We are currently seeking three new Trustees to join our Board. If you are passionate about educational leadership and committed to supporting BELMAS, we encourage you to stand in our 2025 elections.
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
The BELMAS Board comprises 16 Trustees, including:
Within the Board, BELMAS appoints a Chair and four Vice-Chairs:
Eligibility:
Any current and active BELMAS member may stand for election, provided they meet the criteria for becoming a Charity Trustee.
Criteria for eligibility of becoming a Charity Trustee
Trustees are expected to actively support and advocate for BELMAS throughout their term. Key commitments include:
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.
To complete your nomination, you will need to provide:
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.
🗳️ Nominations Period
📢 Candidate Briefing (Online & Compulsory)
Please attend one of the following sessions:
🗳️ Online Voting
📣 Results Announcement
🧭 First Board Meeting
🌟 Strategic Away Day
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:
