Become a Trustee at HIS
The Society is entering an exciting time as we have launched our 2025-2030 strategy
We are inviting members to play an active role in shaping our future and helping us expand our activities and bring our ambitious plans to life.
Full and trainee members are invited to submit a self-nomination to serve as a trustee of the Society from January 2026.
HIS is committed to ensuring our ED&I objectives are met and that our Council is representative of our membership and wider IPC community. As such we encourage applications from members who represent the diversity of the professional IPC community. In addition, we are particularly seeking candidates who:
- Have an interest in/knowledge of eLearning
- Have communications expertise
- Have an interest in/knowledge of sustainability in healthcare
To apply
Please complete a Trustee application form and email it to Helen Davies, Director of Operations and Governance (helen.davies@his.org.uk). Applications should also include a completed trustee eligibility form.
Deadline: Monday 17 November 2025
Following this open call, all candidate applications will be assessed according to the skills gaps identified, and the final selection will be made by HIS Council.
Details of the members of the current HIS Council can be found here.
A description of the trustee role is available to download.
If you are interested in finding out more about being a HIS trustee and what it entails, you are welcome to chat informally with one of the existing Council members. To arrange a discussion, please contact Helen Davies helen.davies@his.org.uk
Time commitment
Trustees attend Council meetings in order to help to develop the HIS strategy, and ensure compliance and accountability for finances, legal and governmental obligations are met. The typical anticipated time commitment for trustees is attendance and advance preparation (reading) for:
- Council meetings - take place four times per year
- Annual Away Day
- Annual General Meeting
HIS has an experienced and committed staff team who undertake all operational work so that trustees can focus on the strategic activities of the Society. Joining meetings by teleconference is an option.
Many Trustees also choose to be involved in other Society activities, such as planning educational events and guideline development, all of which is coordinated and supported by the staff team.
Previous experience in a trustee role is not essential, as a full induction will take place.
Trustees who serve as ordinary members of Council do so for a three year term of office.