Co-Opted Non-Executive Director (Volunteer, unremunerated) in Liverpool

Role – Co-Opted Non-Executive Director (Volunteer, unremunerated)

Number of appointments – Up to three

Expenses – Reasonable expenses reimbursed in line with IWFM’s expenses policy

Term of office – Up to four years, renewable by the Board (appointments may be for a shorter period depending on Board priorities)

Time commitment – Four Board meetings per year (quarterly), plus occasional additional engagement by agreement

Meetings – Full-day meetings, normally held face-to-face

Location – Central locations with good transport links

Eligibility – Must be eligible to act as a Company Director in England and Wales

About the role

IWFM is seeking to appoint up to three Co-Opted Non-Executive Directors to strengthen the Board’s collective skills, insight and experience in support of the Institute’s strategic direction.

Co-Opted NEDs are full Board members and Company Directors, appointed for their specialist expertise and their ability to provide independent judgement, constructive challenge and strategic oversight.

Skills and experience sought

The Board is particularly interested in candidates who can bring depth of experience in one or more of the following priority areas:

• Digital and technology transformation
• Education, training and professional development
• Marketing, communications and member engagement
• International or multi-sector experience

Candidates are not expected to demonstrate expertise across all areas. Appointments will be made to ensure a balanced and complementary mix of skills across the Board.

What you will bring

You will be able to demonstrate experience operating at Board or equivalent senior governance level, strong strategic thinking, sound independent judgement, and the confidence to constructively challenge and support executive leadership. Alignment with IWFM’s values and professional mission, together with strong communication and interpersonal skills, is essential.

Board and committee involvement

In addition to attending Board meetings, Co-Opted NEDs may, by agreement, be invited to contribute to standing Board committees or to provide Board-level input to specific project or programme boards where this aligns with their skills and experience. Such involvement is not mandatory.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

IWFM is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are keen to broaden the diversity of perspectives on our Board and encourage applications from groups currently under-represented in governance roles.

How to apply

Candidates wishing to apply should submit a completed IWFM Co-Opted NED Application Form, together with a current CV. The application form enables candidates to demonstrate how their skills and experience align with the role and the Board’s agreed priority areas. If you wish to apply please contact governance@iwfm.org.uk

Applications will be assessed against the published criteria to ensure a fair and transparent selection process. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to the next stage, which may include interview and due diligence checks.

Indicative recruitment timetable

Applications close- 9 February 2026

Nomination & Remuneration Committee review applicants – 5 March 2026

Board appointment decision – 23 April 2026

For further information or to request an application pack, please contact: governance@iwfm.org.uk