Vacancies: Two BAFA Non-Executive Trustees
There are several opportunities open for volunteers to work with BAFA. We accept self-nominations and nominations from friends/colleagues for posts. Please do not be too modest or wait to be asked – your interest in any of these positions would be very much welcomed.
BAFA Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is responsible for the proper conduct of the association’s affairs, within the provisions of BAFA’s Constitution and of resolutions passed by the Annual Meeting. These responsibilities include the overall direction of the association, overseeing the implementation of agreed policies and strategies, and ensuring that the affairs of the association are conducted in a manner that complies with UK charity law. The Board comprises four Non-Executive Trustees together with the Executive President, Vice-President, General Secretary and Treasurer. One of the Non-Executive Trustees chairs the Board, which normally meets twice a year.
BAFA is a charity (Registered number 299527) regulated by The Charity Commission for England and Wales. (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission/about). The general legal duties, roles, and accountabilities/responsibilities specified by the Charity Commission for England and Wales is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-essential-trustee-what-you-need-to-know-cc3
Interested applicants should be BAFA members or willing to register to become a BAFA member at the point of application (membership fee is currently £15 or £30 per year depending on your circumstance) (see here https://bafa.ac.uk/membership/).
How to Apply
Please submit an expression of Interest (maximum 300 words) outlining the following together with a current CV (15 pages maximum):
- Your motivation for the role
- Relevant experience and networks
- What you hope to bring to the position
Please send applications to: admin@bafa.ac.uk by Friday, 7 November 2025.
Note: BAFA is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and we warmly welcome expressions of interest from members of all backgrounds and communities.
Further information about BAFA is available on the BAFA website.
For informal enquiries or further information, please contact Mark Protherough, Chair of Trustees (chair-trustee@bafa.ac.uk) and Rosie Cao, General Secretary (generalsecretary@bafa.ac.uk)
Appointments are made under our Diversity and Inclusion Policy and are overseen by our Diversity and Inclusion Monitoring Committee.