Board Elections
Nominations for the 2027 Learning Network Board are now open!
Members can complete the nomination form now. Nominations close Friday 23 October.
The Role
The board is a team of volunteer directors who keep the network running: the events, the mentoring scheme, the industry partnerships, the podcast, the annual LN Connect conference and the day to day decisions behind them. Directors are elected by members, serve two years, and hold portfolios such as events, mentoring, marketing, finance, technology, member experience and partnerships.
You never lead alone. The board works as a single team and covers for each other as demand shifts through the year.
Elected each November, you serve two years and can stand again afterwards.
It varies. Some weeks are quiet, some are busy around events and the conference.
Why Stand
Shape the community that supports your profession, and leave it stronger than you found it.
Real experience of strategy, governance and running an organisation. Skills that transfer straight back to your day job.
Be recognised for your expertise and represent the network at Learning Technologies, World of Learning and beyond.
Eligibility
Any paid member or Industry Partner representative in good standing, seconded by another paid member, and legally able to act as a director of a UK company.
You do not need to be senior or manage a team. Individual contributors, freelancers and business owners are all welcome. If you have time, energy and something to offer, we want to hear from you.
Every paid member and Industry Partner representative can vote. Each voter is given five votes to cast across the candidates. The candidates with the most votes are elected.
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The Process
The same rhythm every year. Only the dates change.
Put yourself forward using the nomination form. You will need a seconder who is also a paid member.
Members read the candidate statements and cast their five votes.
The candidates with the most votes join the board for the next two years. Results are announced at the Connect conference.
Good to know
It is in our constitution. The Learning Network is run by the members, for the members, so the members choose who leads it.
Twelve directors in total. Terms are staggered, so usually around six seats are up for election each year. A director can be on the board for 2 years before standing for election again upto a total of 4 years.
No. Every board role is voluntary and expenses are not reimbursed. By standing, you agree to give some of your own time each month to help run the network.
Every paid member and Industry Partner representative receives five votes, cast across the candidates who are standing. The candidates with the most votes win. Simple as that.
Whether you stand for the board or vote for it, elections are how members shape what the Learning Network does next.
