The Association for Learning Technology (ALT) is the leading professional body for Learning Technology in the UK. We represent individual and organisational Members from all sectors including Further and Higher Education and industry. We provide recognition and accreditation for those with a professional interest in Learning Technology. 

We invite applications from individuals to join ALT’s Board as Trustees. We are seeking to appoint two Trustees to join ALT's Board. The successful candidates will be supported with a full induction and formally take on the role at ALT’s AGM in September 2024.

Trustees of the charity are not remunerated. In order to be eligible, individuals must be Members of ALT of at least 12 months standing and UK-based.

 

Who we are looking for

We welcome applications from individuals who are able to demonstrate:

• active engagement in the work of ALT,
• an interest in Learning Technology,
• experience working with ALT or similar organisations,
• experience of governance,
• ability to communicate and collaborate effectively online,
• commitment to the Association’s aims and values.

 

At ALT, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) are at the very heart of our values. Our Members come from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and experiences and so do we. There is a lot of research that shows that marginalised groups are less likely to apply for a job if they do not meet 100% of the requirements. However, we value different experiences, skills and perspectives. We encourage you to apply for this role if you share the same values as us, even if you do not meet every requirement outlined in this advert.

 

What the role involves

Attend meetings of the Board of Trustees (face to face and online): 3 Board meetings annually and a monthly online 30 min meeting.

• ensure that the organisation complies with its governing documents, charity and company law and other relevant legislation or regulations;
• ensure that the organisation pursues its objects as defined in its governing document;
• ensure that the organisation applies its resources exclusively in pursuance of its objects;
• give firm strategic direction to the organisation; setting overall policy, defining goals, setting targets and evaluating performance against agreed targets;
• safeguard the good name and ethos of the organisation;
• ensure the effective and efficient administration of the organisation;
• appoint the chief executive officer and monitor his/her performance.

 

Read the role and duties of ALT's Trustees [2] for further information on the role of a Trustee.

 

How to apply

We invite written applications that describe how your experience, knowledge and skills demonstrate the criteria listed under "who we are looking for". Your written application should be sent, to ALT’s Board of Trustees via ALT’s Interim Chief Executive Kerry Pinny, by email to ceo@alt.ac.uk [3].

For informal enquiries or to arrange a conversation about the role, please send an email with your availability to the same address. 

All expressions of interest will be acknowledged in writing and short-listed individuals will be invited to take part in a virtual interview in August with a panel of Trustees and senior staff. The Board of Trustees will make the final appointment. 

All Trustee recruitment and selection is undertaken in line with ALT’s aims and values and in accordance with ALT’s policy on equity and diversity [4].

Deadline for applications: Monday 29 July 2024 12:00 PM BST (noon)
Online interviews: Tuesday 20 August