Board of Directors
About this role
The e-Assessment Association Ltd. (eAA) is seeking committed and experienced members to join its Board of Directors and help shape the future of e-assessment.
Following the Association’s incorporation as a company limited by guarantee in 2025, the Board plays a critical role in providing strategic leadership, governance and oversight, ensuring the eAA continues to deliver positive impact for members and the wider assessment community.
Three Director positions will become vacant in September 2026:
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Two Ordinary Director roles, to be filled by Ordinary Members
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One Organisational Director role, to be filled by an Organisational (Sponsor) Member.
Directors are appointed for a three-year term, as part of the eAA’s annual rotation system, which balances continuity with fresh perspectives.
The Role of a Director
Directors collectively support the delivery of the eAA’s objectives, including professional support for the sector, positive advocacy for technology in assessment, the development of good practice, and awareness-building across the global assessment community.
The role involves:
Always acting in the best interests of the Association
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Contributing to Board discussions, decision-making and strategy
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Providing constructive challenge and assurance
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Contributing in practical ways where appropriate
The expected time commitment is approximately 4–6 hours per month, including Board meetings and preparation.
A Skills-Led Recruitment Approach
The eAA Board operates on the principle of collective capability. No individual Director is expected to cover every skill or area of expertise.
Recruitment is therefore skills-led and informed by the Board’s Skills Matrix, which identifies areas of strength, gaps and emerging risks at a collective level. Each recruitment round focuses on strengthening priority capability areas, ensuring the Board remains effective, balanced and future focused.
Applicants are encouraged to be open and proportionate when describing their skills and experience, focusing on how they would complement the existing Board.
How to Apply
Applications and nominations are submitted via an online form.
- Depending on membership type:
Ordinary Members must be nominated by two other Ordinary Members - Organisational Members may nominate an employee to apply as an Organisational Director
The application form includes:
- Background and eligibility information
- A personal statement (up to 500 words)
- A structured skills and experience section aligned to the Board Skills Matrix
- Availability and commitment information
- A high-level declaration of interests
Key Dates
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Nominations close: 9 March 2026 (12 noon GMT)
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Interviews: 21 or 22 April 2026
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Outcome announced: May 2026
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Board Strategy Day: 8 July 2026 (London)
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Appointment start date: 25 September 2026
Application process
All applications are reviewed by the Nominations Committee, which:
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Verifies eligibility and completeness
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Reviews applications against the agreed skills priorities
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Invites shortlisted candidates to meet a selection panel
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Takes up references
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Makes recommendations to the Board
The Board makes the final appointment decisions, and all applicants are informed of the outcome.