Joining our Board

Joining our Board of Trustees CHEAD’s Board of Trustees ensures that CHEAD operates in accordance with the objects enshrined in its constitution and shapes its future to deliver an exciting programme to meet the evolving needs of our membership. Trustees, including the officers of Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer, are elected by the registered representatives of CHEAD member institutions. The Board of Trustees comprises three Honorary Officers, six elected Trustees, up to four co-opted Trustees and two expert Trustees. The terms of appointment for officers and members of the Board of Trustees is normally three years. Elections are held during the Annual General Meeting in the Spring of each year. A call for nominations is normally issued in January. CHEAD has three Co-opted Trustee vacancies arising for the term 2026-2029: Co-opted Trustee: RIKE Co-opted Trustee: PR and Campaigning Co-opted Trustee: Business Development This is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the vision and direction of an active, dynamic organisation dedicated to advancing art, design, and creative disciplines in higher education. Co-opted Trustees have an important role on the CHEAD Board of Trustees. They share the responsibility for governing CHEAD and providing strategic oversight and direction. Co-opted Trustees are appointed to serve a three-year term. Retiring Trustees are eligible to stand for re-appointment but shall not normally serve for more than two terms of appointment consecutively. Eligibility To be eligible to apply for a Co-opted Trustee role, you must be the main representative for a CHEAD member institution. If you are not the main representative for your institution, you should discuss and seek support from your main member representative. If you are not sure who the main representative is for your institution, please contact info@chead.ac.uk Further information is available on the role and application process is available in the pack for each role below. To apply for a Co-opted Trustee role, you should complete an application form available via the links below. Co-opted Trustee: RIKE information pack Co-opted Trustee: RIKE application form Co-opted Trustee: RIKE EDI form Co-opted Trustee: PR and Campaigning information pack Co-opted Trustee: PR and Campaigning application form Co-opted Trustee: PR and Campaigning EDI form Co-opted Trustee: Business Development information pack Co-opted Trustee: Business Development application form Co-opted Trustee: Business Development EDI form The deadline for applications is 30 September 2026 at 12:00 noon. Associate Trustee CHEAD is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive leadership across higher education art & design and creative disciplines. As part of this commitment, we have created a 12-month programme for an Associate Trustee to provide an opportunity for emerging leaders to gain first-hand experience of charity governance and strategic leadership. Associate Trustee information Pack Associate