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Trustees

Application Deadline: Monday 2 March 2026, 10:00 am 

The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) is recruiting four elected trustees to our Board. It’s an exciting time to join us and our members, as we look to develop the organisation’s strategy under a new Chief Executive.   

As a trustee, you will help further our work in supporting international students who come to study in the UK and contribute to a vibrant, mission-driven team at a national charity that places international students at the heart of everything we do. 

Why join us

Becoming a trustee at UKCISA means you'll play a key role our mission to enhance the international student experience. In return, we offer: 

  • A seat at the table of a dynamic, impactful charity, and be part of a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. 
  • The opportunity to influence meaningful policy change that directly benefits international students and the education sector. 

About you 

UKCISA welcomes applications from a wide range of backgrounds to help us reflect the diversity of our member and student communities across the UK. We would particularly welcome applications from individuals with: 

  • experience of delivering international activity in further education 
  • experience of managing a student advice or immigration compliance function in an education provider 
  • current experience of the devolved administrations of the UK, particularly Wales or Northern Ireland 
  • knowledge of business development and income generation in the not-for-profit sector 

Current or previous experience as a trustee is valuable but it’s not a requirement. It’s more important that you can demonstrate a commitment to UKCISA’s values, vision and mission, and have the time to help develop our work and our strategic direction.  

The role 

Trustees will be appointed initially for three years, with the option for a second three-year term. For more information on the responsibility and requirements of the role click here.  

Recruitment process 

Longlisted applicants will be invited to shortlisting interviews with our nominations committee. Shortlisted applicants will be put forward to UKCISA members for election, and will be asked to provide a short election statement for members.  

Trustee appointments will be ratified by the Board at its meeting on Wednesday 13 May 2026. Successful applicants will be invited to attend UKCISA conference in Glasgow in June, and join the Board for their first meeting in September 2026. 

How to apply 

Applications should be made online via the BeApplied platform here. 

Application Deadline: Monday 2 March 2026, 10:00 am 

Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 26 March 2026  

For any queries about the role, please email: annemarie.graham@ukcisa.org.uk 

Please note that when applying to roles at UKCISA, you must have the right to work in the UK. 

If you have any questions about working at UKCISA, please get in touch via our contact form. We can only respond to enquiries about job roles that are currently listed on this page. We do not keep CVs on file.

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