Elections 2025
Join our Board of Trustees and contribute to the future of the society.
Join our Board of Trustees and contribute to the future of the society.
We're looking for passionate individuals to join our Board of Trustees and play a key role in shaping the future of the British Psychological Society. In 2025, we have three trustee roles open for election or appointment, so we're looking for nominees from all kinds of backgrounds, to ensure we have a diverse Board.
While each role has its own focus, all trustees work together to oversee the society's direction. They ensure it operates in the best interests of our members, and are collectively responsible for overseeing the running of the society.
As part of the board, you'll help to determine the strategy and policies that drive our work, ensuring compliance with the society's charitable objects. You will help to protect our assets and reputation, and manage risk – all while securing the long-term success of the society.
Elected Trustee 2025–2028
This role is open to all members of the society and is an opportunity for you to influence the work of the Board. Find out more by reading the role description, responsibilities, time commitment and the nomination process.
Nominations for this role open on 2 April 2025, and the deadline for completed nominations is 28 May 2025.
Chair of Senate
The Chair of Senate plays a central role in acting as the voice of Member Networks and advises the Board of Trustees. This role is only open to Senate members. You can read further information about this role, which has been sent to all Senate members.
Chair of the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Board
We're looking for a Chair to lead the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Board, driving forward initiatives that champion equality, diversity and inclusion across the society and the broader psychological professions. You'll oversee the strategic aims, objectives and actions, and assess the impact of our work in this vital area.
Find out more about the role description, responsibilities, time commitment and the application process.
The closing date for applications is 11 June 2025.
Ready to get involved?
Becoming a trustee is an impactful and rewarding experience. You can find out what it means to be a charity trustee on the Charity Commission website.
If you have any questions about the nomination process or what it means to be a trustee, you can contact Kerry Wood at [email protected]
Remember, our elections are online – so make sure your details are up to date on your My BPS Portal.
We welcome nominations/applications from all groups of people including those who are underrepresented within our committees: Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic people, people with disabilities and people who identify as LGBTQ+.