Professional Member of Council
Professional Members of Council
Closing Date : 20 November 2026
Professional Member Non-Executive Director (Member of Council)
Council, together with its delegated bodies, is responsible for the strategic direction, governance, and oversight of The Welding Institute group of companies. Day to day operations is managed by the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Board.
All eligible Professional Members of The Welding Institute are invited to apply for a position on Council.
To be eligible, you must be a Professional Member of The Welding Institute.
Applications for this role must consist of a CV and a covering letter outlining why you wish to apply for the role and how you believe you can add value to Council. Candidates should ensure their application provides evidence against the assessment criteria below, as applications will be scored against these areas.
Assessment Criteria
Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:
Evidence of an understanding of the role and work of The Welding Institute
Evidence of committee, board, governance or voluntary leadership experience
Demonstrates an understanding of Diversity and Inclusion principles
Provides evidence of personal contribution to, or impact on, Diversity and Inclusion initiatives
Evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills
Evidence of negotiation, influencing and diplomatic skills, or potential to develop these capabilities
Evidence of analytical capability and/or relevant technical knowledge and skills
Evidence of creativity, innovation and problem-solving skills, or potential to develop these capabilities
Kindly note that interviews are planned to take place w/c 11 January 2027.
The TWI Group is a leading global, membership based, independent research and technology organisation specialising in materials, joining, and structural integrity technologies. Our purpose is to support industry by providing independent technical advice and by developing the next generation of experts to address future challenges.
As a non-profit distributing organisation, all surplus is reinvested into research, people, facilities, and equipment to further enhance the value delivered to our members.
Council, comprising Non-Executive Directors, plays a key role in supporting effective governance through collaboration with the Chief Executive and Executive Board, ensuring robust oversight and informed decision making across the organisation.
We are seeking to appoint new Professional Member Non-Executive Directors to join Council and contribute to its boards and committees in line with their skills and experience, with at least one Member of Professional Board to become a Council Member.
Candidates will ideally have senior management or board level experience, a strong understanding of corporate governance, and the ability to provide constructive challenge and scrutiny of organisational performance. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we welcome applications from aspiring board members to support their development.
We particularly encourage applications from individuals within our existing volunteer network, recognising the valuable contribution they make to the organisation. Please note that additional eligibility criteria apply. For example, current employees, former employees, and previous Council members may not be eligible to apply. These criteria are in place to ensure fairness and transparency in the selection process.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and especially encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. This is a non-remunerated role requiring a time commitment of up to eight days per annum. Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed for attendance at meetings.
Declaration of Interests
To support transparency and good governance, candidates who are shortlisted for interview will be required to complete a Declaration of Interests form prior to interview. Any declared…