The WEA is looking for a committed new trustee to help drive its mission forward and strengthen its governance. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to an organisation that puts equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything it does, and to work alongside others who share your dedication to social change.
We welcome applications from across the UK and are particularly keen to hear from individuals who bring unique stakeholder perspectives to enhance our leadership. If you have a good knowledge of our sector, experience of quality assurance in education, or digital information—and a commitment to community impact—we encourage you to apply. Join us and help shape the future of WEA!
This trustee vacancy (non-officer role) is open to all eligible candidates for a maximum period of two, four-year terms. Detailed role information is available below.
Trustee role description | Trustee eligibility checks/references
Skills profile
In accordance with the board skills profile, WEA is seeking applicants who may have one or more of the following skills:
- A good knowledge of our sector
- Finance and/or quality assurance (in education)
- Digital/IT transformation
Term of office, time commitment and format of meetings
The total time for trusteeship is estimated at 3 days per month (2 days of Board business + 1 day of Committee business). We provide a programme of induction and training and offer tailored support to those taking up a trustee role
Most of our meetings take place via Teams. A hybrid option is available for those who may be unable to travel for the occasional face-to-face meeting, typically held in London.
Prior to appointment, individuals wishing to serve as a Trustee must declare their business interests and confirm that they meet the statutory requirements for charity trusteeship. You can read more about this here. The role is unremunerated, although expenses incurred in carrying out Board and committee business will be reimbursed in accordance with WEA’s expenses policy.
All appointments to the board of trustees are guided by the WEA Nominations Committee.
If no interest is forthcoming from suitably eligible WEA members by 30 November the role will be advertised externally in accordance with the agreed recruitment practice.
If you are interested to know more
Informal enquiries about board vacancies are welcome from members via the Director ([email protected])
To learn more about the role of a Trustee and the WEA board visit: Our governance pages on the WEA website here.
To apply
Interested candidates are asked to complete the eligibility questionnaire by 30 November.
