This summer, there is an election to appoint a new Board for Directors UK. All members are eligible to put themselves forward for nomination.  

If you’re thinking about standing for the Board, read our Board Election pack first. You should then read the role description.  

You can also attend our meeting on Tuesday 7 May to find out more about what the role entails.  

This page will answer any remaining questions you might have.  

If you’re ready to put your name forward, head to our nomination page and go through the application process. 

What is the timetable for the elections process? 

Nominations open on Wednesday 1 May and close at midday on Friday 31 May. If you want to stand for the Board, you need to complete your application before this point.  

Voting will open on Tuesday 11 June and close at 10.30am on Wednesday 10 July. 

All members will be contacted when voting opens with details of the candidates and information on how to vote. 

Successful candidates will be contacted on Wednesday 10 July.  

The result of the election will be announced at the Directors UK AGM on Thursday 11 July. All members are welcome to attend either in person or online – please book as usual through our website once booking opens. 

What are the different positions on the Directors UK Board? 

Directors UK is governed by an elected Non-Executive Board drawn from its membership, two Independent Non-Executive Directors, and two Executive Directors (the Chief Executive and Chief Finance Officer).  

The Board usually consists of 15 seats.  

There are 11 positions elected by members:  

    Eight general board seats 

    One Associate member representative 

    One Successor member representative 

    One Nations and Regions representative 

The Nations and Regions representative, and the Associate and Successor member representative posts are directly elected.  

The Chair and Vice-Chair positions are appointed by the Board from the elected members. 

Do I need to have served on a Board before? 

You do not need prior experience of serving on a board, and successful candidates will be given a full induction as well as training on the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of directorship. We encourage nominations from across the membership, so you could be at any stage in your career, working in any medium or genre, from any background, and based anywhere in the UK. 

How often does the Board meet? 

The Full Board meets five or six times a year. Those serving as Chair, Vice-Chair or Successor member representative also attend additional Management Board meetings a further four times a year and those serving as Chair or Vice-Chair also attend additional Risk and Audit Committee meetings a further three times a year. 

Meetings are usually held in our London office, with the option to attend virtually if unavoidable. 

A general Board member is expected to dedicate up to 12 days per annum to fulfilling their role.  A Vice-Chair is expected to dedicate up to 25 days per annum, and the Chair of the Board up to 50 days per annum.  If you are elected Chair of a Committee this will also require additional time.  

How much are board members paid? 

Being a board member is a paid role to make sure that no-one is left out of pocket as a result of carrying out their board duties. 

Board members are remunerated as follows (per annum): 

    Chair: £20,000 

    Vice-Chair: £12,000 

    All other board members: £5,200 

How long is a term on the Directors UK Board? 

Board members serve a three-year term. Individuals can serve a maximum of two consecutive three-year terms. 

Do I have to be a member of Directors UK to stand? 

Yes, only members of Directors UK can stand for election. 

Once voting opens, all members will be able to vote in every category. 

How do I apply? 

To stand for the Directors UK Board, head to: www.mi-nomination.com/duk. 

You need to fill out the nomination form, and supply a photo of yourself. The response you submit will help other members make an informed decision about who to vote for, so take time to consider your application. 

As part of the nominations process, you will be asked to name two fellow members who would be willing to propose and second your candidacy. If you need advice or support with this, please contact [email protected].  

You will also need to declare any potential conflicts of interest.