Don’t miss your chance to stand for AAT Council

You have until 5pm on Thursday 6 July to put yourself forward. We’d love to hear from you.

Nominations for our elections are closing soon. Here’s why professional members should nominate themselves.

Improve how we represent our membership

As a body with a large and broad member base, we have to work hard to support everyone. You can help us find new ways to meet our members’ needs. We talk a lot about being inclusive, but we need you to help us achieve it.

We’d like to see better representation with regard to ethnicity and those who are neurodiverse putting their names forward for election. This could really help AAT achieve a greater range of thought.

Broaden our skillset

Bring your insights, ideas, experience and constructive criticism to how we execute our new strategy. AAT wants to attract a broader cross-section of its membership through elections, from larger organisations, industry and the public sector.

Shape our vision

Diversify our range of skills, perspectives, and knowledge. We have a great mix of people at different stages of their careers, reflecting the needs of different parts of membership.

Gain experience

Very few people are going to come into this role with all the boxes ticked, and we don’t expect you to. We will guide your learning and development and show how you fit into governance.

“Being on Council is like free CPD. You learn about governance, pensions, all sorts. I’m exposed to top-level management disciplines such as corporate governance and best practice”, says Andy Murray.

Make connections

Work closely with other informed, inspiring and talented people, many of whom have run large organisations. In the process you’ll develop ideas and forge connections that will benefit you in other areas, too.

Make change

Last year’s Council shaped our 2030 Vision and scrutinised our resultant corporate plan. Council members have the chance to steer AAT’s direction.

How to apply

Send the Company Secretary, Karen Marshall, at [email protected]:

• the completed nomination form with your membership details
• an up-to-date digital photo
• a short statement (maximum 200 words) explaining why you want to join Council and what skills you could bring

You can find the nomination form and further information on our council election page.

Applications close at 17:00 (UK time) on Thursday 6 July 2023.

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