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It is an exciting time to join the Board of EWI as we enter our 30th year and work towards the development and implementation of our 2026-2030 Strategic Plan. This is a great opportunity to help shape our future, develop the organisation and promote the importance of Expert Witnesses.

Board Members from an Expert Witness background

At the next election we will be looking to appoint three Board Members from an Expert Witness background.

The agreed structure of the Board seeks to ensure adequate representation of the membership:

50. To ensure this representation, the Board shall be comprised of no more than nine people from an Expert Witness background and no more than six people from the Legal System.

51. Of those from an Expert Witness background the Board will number no more than three Medical Experts. There shall also be two Accountancy Experts to support the financial governance of the organisation.

In line with this, we are looking to appoint:

  • One medical expert
  • Two Non-Accountancy and Non-Medical experts 

 

Board Members from the legal profession

We also have vacancies for up to two people from the legal profession, in particular Solicitors, Barristers, and those within the Judiciary.

 

The role

We are looking for members with a passion and commitment to the development of the Institute who can demonstrate:

  • extensive experience as a practising expert or as a member of the legal profession
  • a commitment to and understanding of EWI’s mission and strategic objectives
  • a commitment to serving on committees and supporting the membership with advice and guidance
  • an understanding of the duties of the role
  • experience of strategic decision making and the ability to operate effectively at board level
  • excellent communication skills and the ability to act as an ambassador for EWI and to engage in advocacy activities

Full Role Profile

 

To apply

To apply you will need to submit:

  • A copy of your CV
  • A 250-word statement explaining why you would like to be appointed to the Board and what you feel you can bring to the Board
  • A headshot
  • A letter of nomination from a member

This should be sent via email to simon.berney-edwards@ewi.org.uk.

All applications must be received by Midday on the 30th April 2026.

Editorial Committee

We are looking for additional members to join the Editorial Committee.

The Editorial Committee is responsible for the development of the content strategy and programme to keep members up to date and provide non-members with an understanding of the role of the Institute and a taste of the quality of the content provided.

Whilst we welcome applications from all experts, we particularly welcome applications from female experts and those with a medical or financial background.

For more information, download the Committee's Terms of Reference and the Committee Role Profile

Terms of Reference     Committee Role Profile

If you are interested in joining the Committee, please send the following to policy@ewi.org.uk.

  • A copy of your CV
  • A  statement explaining why you would like to join the committee and what you feel you can offer

Applications should be sent by 30th April 2026, Midday.

We have no vacancies at present.