IMechE Trustee Board elections 2026 – call for nominations

IMechE Nominations Committee is now seeking nominations for one Deputy President, one General Trustee (Ordinary Member) and one General Trustee Under 30 for the Trustee Board elections 2026.

Elegibility criteria 

How to apply

To apply to be a Nominations Committee nominee (in accordance with By-law 61.1), complete an application form and attach your CV. Your CV must be limited to two pages. You will also need to confirm that you have the availability and capacity to perform the role.

IMechE is working with Mi-Voice electoral services to manage our Corporate Elections 2026. To complete your application form please visit the Mi-Voice elections portal. You will not need to register.

The deadline for applications is 12:00 (GMT) on 9 February 2026.

Please read the role descriptions and person specifications before nominating. These contain important information about the work of the Trustee Board, its members, and the Terms of Reference.

Role descriptions and person specifications

1. Deputy President
2. General Trustee (Ordinary Member)
3. General Trustee (Ordinary Member) Under 30

Your application will be acknowledged by Mi-Voice and reviewed by the Nominations Committee.

If you have any questions about the application process or the online application form, please contact governance@imeche.org

Our Trustee Board

Our Trustee Board governs and controls the Institution. Our Corporate and Associate Members elect our Trustees and elections are held every year.

There are 9 monthly Trustee Board meetings, held virtually and up to 3 full day in-person meetings which may include an evening event and/or workshops.

The Charity Commission, our Royal Charter and By-Laws, our Trustee Role Profile and our Trustee Code of Conduct set out the responsibilities of the Trustee Board.