No. A wide range of experiences, including lived and community experience, are welcomed. 

No. It is an informal conversation to understand your motivation, perspective, and understanding of the role. 

Members will see the information you provide in your application, presented in a standard format. 

Yes, of course. Induction, training, mentoring, and reasonable adjustments are available. 

Needing support does not disadvantage you. 

You can withdraw at any point prior to the beginning of the voting period which begins on 15th April. Just let us know. 

We may invite you to complete an optional, anonymous monitoring form. 

This is used only in aggregate to understand how accessible the process is and is not part of any decision making. 

Support is there to help people succeed, not to assess capability. 

• Clear induction for new Directors 
• Training on governance and finance 
• Mentoring and peer support 
• Reasonable adjustments throughout the process 

There is no single “right” profile. Strong applications often: 

• Explain why the role matters to you 
• Reflect on experiences that shape how you think 
• Show willingness to learn and contribute 

You do not need to: 

• Use governance jargon 
• Present yourself as an expert 
• Compare yourself to others