[Hiring] Professional Board Member @Chartered Institute of Legal Executives

Role Description

CILEX Professional Board are recruiting for Professional Board Members from our membership with terms commencing in February 2027. If you are passionate about the future of the legal profession and want to help shape a more accessible, diverse and representative legal sector, we would welcome your application to join the CILEX Professional Board. This is an opportunity to contribute strategically to the future direction of CILEX, represent the voice of its members and support the development of the next generation of legal professionals. Whether you are a CILEX lawyer with practice rights, or a Chartered Legal Executive, if you have insight, commitment and a collaborative approach and keen to make a meaningful impact – we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Representing the interests and perspectives of the CILEX membership
• Providing strategic input on membership services, benefits and engagement
• Attending quarterly Professional Board Meetings
• Able to sit on a main CILEX board sub-committee as a Professional Board Member
• Representing the Professional Board at regional and national member events including the connect and grow events, the CILEX conference and the CILEX graduation admissions ceremony
• Supporting the development of the CILEX professional community and member proposition
• Advising on emerging issues affecting legal professionals and the legal sector
• Promoting diversity, inclusion and social mobility within legal careers
• Supporting the development of future legal professionals through advocacy and engagement
• Contributing to discussions on the future direction and positioning of CILEX

Qualifications

• Understand and value the unique role of CILEX within the legal profession
• Want to champion the diversity and experiences of the CILEX membership
• Are passionate about supporting the next generation of legal professionals
• Bring sound judgement, curiosity and a collaborative mindset
• Are motivated to contribute strategically to the future development of CILEX

Skills and Experience

• Leadership: A strategic and forward-thinking approach, with the ability to influence, motivate and contribute to development and change
• Commercial Acumen and Professional Awareness: An understanding of the operational, financial and professional challenges facing membership organisations and the legal sector more broadly
• Emotional Intelligence and Communication: Strong interpersonal skills, empathy and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders
• Objectivity and Independent Thinking: The confidence to challenge constructively, analyse issues critically and contribute balance perspective to discussions
• Decision Making: The ability to assess information carefully, manage competing priorities and exercise sound judgement
• Collaboration: Experience working collaboratively as part of a team, building trusted relationships and contributing positively to collective decision making
• Governance Awareness: An understanding of the responsibilities associated with serving on a Professional Board of a professional body including integrity, accountability and good governance
• Commitment to Public Service Values: A commitment to the Nolan Principles of public life and to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, ethics and inclusion

Personal Attributes

• Solution focused and collaborative
• Self-starting and seek out opportunities to advance the profession
• Passionate about widening access to legal careers
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Able to represent members at local and national level
• Supportive of the strategic ambitions and future direction of CILEX

Time Commitment

The Professional Board meet formally four times a year. Meetings are typically held virtually via Microsoft Teams and usually last between three and five hours. Professional Board Members have the opportunity to sit on a sub-committee from the main board, and these meetings are also held quarterly via teams for between two and three hours.

From time to time, Professional Board Members may also be invited to:

• Attend in-person meetings
• Represent CILEX at external events including graduations and sector events
• Participate in working groups or member engagement activities

Meetings are generally held during standard working hours, so some flexibility will be required. Attendance for the entirety of all Professional Board Meetings is expected.

Support and Development

• A full induction programme
• Ongoing support from office holders and CILEX staff
• Access to training and development opportunities where appropriate
• Reimbursement of reasonable travel and subsistence expenses incurred whilst representing CILEX
• £3000 renumeration per annum

Application Process

To apply, please submit your CV and covering letter. Closing date: Sunday 29th November 2026 at 23:59.

Successful candidates for these roles must undergo DBS and background checks as part of the hire process. They will also be required to declare conflicts of interest.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are dedicated to ensuring that diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of our business, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. CILEX is a Disability Confident employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant signatory, with guaranteed interview for those who meet the essential criteria.

Our Website

www.cilex.org.uk