The College Board of Trustees (CBoT) oversees the work of the College of Radiographers, a registered charity and wholly owned subsidiary of the Society of Radiographers.
The College advances education and training in radiography and related disciplines, supports professional development, and promotes high standards in patient care.
Trustees provide strategic leadership and governance, helping to ensure the College continues to meet its charitable objectives and professional commitments.
This page outlines the role of the Board, how trustee vacancies are managed when they arise, and provides details of any current opportunities to join.
About the Board
The College of Radiographers (CoR) was incorporated as a company (company registration number 1287383) limited by shares on 18 October 1976 and is also a registered charity (charity number 272505). It is a wholly owned subsidiary of parent body The Society of Radiographers.
The Society of Radiographers and the College of Radiographers are two separate companies operating together as the Society and College of Radiographers. They provide service and support for those involved in radiography and promote the science and practice of radiography for the benefit of patients and the public.
The College of Radiographers advances the education and training, principally of radiographers, but also other disciplines engaged in diagnostic imaging and radiotherapy. This is achieved through setting standards in radiographic education and maintaining high levels of professionalism through continuing professional development.
Relationship with the Society of Radiographers
The Society of Radiographers was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee on 6 August 1920, responding to the need for a skilled and disciplined workforce following the First World War. Constitutionally the Society remained unchanged until the Industrial Relations Act 1974 was passed. The consequence was that there was now a clear need to separate union activities from charitable aims, and it was this that led to the incorporation of The College of Radiographers.
Although legally distinct companies, the Society and College operate in a seamless way and have common objectives concerned with the promotion and development of medical imaging and radiotherapy, the promotion of study and research into radiography and the promotion of public awareness of the profession. All of these objectives are seen to be directly in the public benefit and are reflected in the shared SoR | CoR Strategic Plan 2024-27.
As the trade union, the Society has the additional objective concerned with protecting the honour and interests of radiographers and others involved in the practice of radiography. A Memorandum of Understanding sets out the joint and several areas of responsibility of both organisations.
The College of Radiographers board has oversight of various committees, relating to furthering its aims of amplifying the patient voice and promoting education. These committees include the Patient Advisory Group and the Approvals and Accreditations Board (with a higher educational focus, accrediting both individuals and institutions). The CoR board also holds joint oversight of various other committees in tandem with The Society of Radiographers, including the Joint Remuneration Committee and the Joint Governance and Leadership Committee.
The CoR board of trustees comprises up to seven externally appointed trustees (one of whom will be chair) and up to six trustees nominated by the Society of Radiographers board (UK Council), along with the President.
The vice-chair may be drawn from either trustee group. Some external trustees bring specialisms in fields such as education, finance and law.
The trustee term of office is for five years, renewable once. Chair and vice-chair serve a three-year term, also renewable once.
The board meets remotely three times a year, with a further two meetings held hybrid in London. The London boardroom is wheelchair accessible and has a hearing loop installed. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible.
The meetings cycle is February, March, June, October, December. Meeting dates are mainly set to avoid major religious festivals and school holidays across the UK. Lunches and refreshments are provided.
Outside of meetings, trustees are expected to contribute to consultations, review of relevant professional policies and any written resolutions put before the board remotely. There are also one or two training days that trustees attend.
Trustees are not remunerated. However, travel and accommodation for board meetings and agreed events are covered by the College, as well as out of pocket expenses under the policy.
Prior to appointing trustees we conduct checks of publicly available records to help confirm a candidate’s eligibility to serve as a trustee and company director. The public record sources include, but may not be limited to, the Individual Insolvency Register; the Companies House Register of Disqualified Directors; the Charity Commission Register of Persons Who Have Been Removed as a Trustee. The CoR will process personal information in accordance with our duties and requirements under UK data protection law as set out in our privacy policy.
Trustees are also required to verify their identity with Companies House prior to appointment.
Current Vacancies
We are currently recruiting for a Chair of the Board of Trustees to lead the College of Radiographers’ Board.
This voluntary role is open to experienced Trustees or Company Directors with a strong track record in governance and strategic leadership. As Chair, you will guide the Board’s work, support effective collaboration with the CEO and Executive Team, and ensure the College continues to meet its charitable objectives.
If you are interested in learning more, please download the recruitment pack or explore the role profile below.
Chair Role Profile
The chair provides leadership and direction to the Board of Trustees (‘the board’), who are the other charitable trustees and company directors of The College of Radiographers (‘the College’). The chair’s principal aim is to enable the board to fulfil its responsibilities for the overall good governance and strategic direction of the College.
Both as a chair and as a trustee, the chair leads by example in following the Charity Governance Code, the College’s Code of Conduct for Trustees, The Seven Principles of Public Life and the College’s values of integrity, advocacy, transparency, courtesy and equity.
The chair has prime responsibility for ensuring that the College fulfils its charitable objects for the public benefit, while also acting as ambassador and public face of the organisation.
Relationship with Trustees
- Facilitate constructive, open and courteous team working, encouraging the effective contribution of all trustees.
- Appraise board performance periodically.
- Develop trustee knowledge/capability, in liaison with the CEO and Governance Manager.
- Ensure the board has the appropriate balance of skills and diversity.
- Champion inclusive board culture, promoting diversity and upholding standards for acceptable and inclusive language and behaviours.
- Take the required action when a trustee breaches the code of conduct.
- Ensure effective succession planning.
- Preside over effective and well-planned meetings of the board and general meetings of the College, where relevant.
- Plan and approve purposeful agendas, in collaboration with the CEO and Governance Manager.
- Ensure the board maintains focus on critical and strategic tasks, including performance of strategic objectives; financial health; review of major corporate risks and opportunities; financial and corporate governance; major decisions.
- Ensure the College’s resources are only used to further its charitable aims.
- Ensure the board complies with its governing documents, UK company and charity legislation, as well as with Companies House, Charity Commission and cross-border regulatory requirements.
- Ensure that the trustees receive precise and timely information that supports robust decision making.
- Ensure external professional advice is obtained when needed, in liaison with the CEO and Governance Manager.
- Ensure policies are in place for effective governance.
- Ensure effective management of conflicts of interest and loyalty.
- Monitor actions and decisions from previous meetings to ensure implementation.
- Exercise the casting vote where there is an equality of votes.
- Sign the confirmed board meeting minutes.
- Delegate to the vice-chair, as required.
- Act as a sounding board for the CEO, being available to support and advise as required.
- Ensure that the board holds the CEO and executive team to account for delivering the College’s strategy, providing constructive challenge and support.
- Contribute to the CEO’s annual appraisal.
- Act as ambassador and spokesperson for the College, in collaboration with the CEO.
- Represent the College at internal and external meetings and events.
The Society of Radiographers
- Promote effective working with The Society of Radiographers board (UK Council), including delivery of common objectives, sharing of resources, participation in joint committees and collaborating in the development of joint policies and governance.
- Report to UK Council on College performance, activity and governance.
- Patient Advisory Group
- Joint Governance and Leadership Committee
- Joint Remuneration Committee
- Attendance at UK Council meetings as an observer
How to Apply
Please send your CV and supporting statement to our HR lead, Shelley Whittington at [email protected]
- The closing date is 12:00 (noon) on Monday 13 October 2025
- Interviews will take place on Wednesday 29 October 2025
Reference Documents
Questions
For more information about the College of Radiographers or the board of trustees please contact CEO Richard Evans OBE
