BIID Council Of Directors Elections 2026

The Council of Directors is the governing body of the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID). It sets the strategic direction of the organisation, both in the short and long term, with support from BIID staff and our network of committees, panels, and working groups.

Directors have legal responsibilities under the Companies Act, including promoting the success of the organisation, exercising independent judgement, and managing conflicts of interest. They must also comply with the BIID's governing document, the Articles of Association. Becoming a BIID Council Director is an opportunity to influence the future of the Institute and contribute to the wider design community.

Election of Council Directors

The majority of BIID Council Directors are BIID Registered Interior Designers who are directly elected by fellow members during the Annual General Meeting (AGM). Each elected director serves a two-year term, with the option to stand for re-election for a second two-year term before stepping down.

Our Articles of Association allow for a maximum of 12 Council members, of whom up to 10 may be elected by the membership.

Current Council Vacancies

We are currently seeking nominations for six elected Council Director positions:

• One vacancy arises following the completion of the full term of office by Past President, Angela Bardino, who is stepping down from Council.
• Two vacancies arise as Fiona Watkins and Verity Coleman complete their second terms of office.
• Three additional Directors, Michael Schienke, Charmaine White and Zaniz Jakubowski, are completing their first two-year and are eligible to stand for re-election.
   

How to Stand for Election

To be nominated for election as a Council Director, you must:

• Be a BIID Registered Interior Designer.
• Have your nomination proposed and seconded by two other BIID Registered Interior Designers.
• Submit a statement outlining your relevant skills, experience, and what you would bring to the Council if elected.
• Be willing and able to take on the legal and time commitments required of the role.

We encourage all interested members to read our Guide to Standing for Election, which provides detailed information on the responsibilities and expectations of a Council Director. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

How to Nominate

To submit your nomination, please click here to access the nomination portal. You’ll need the support of two BIID Registered Interior Designers as proposer and seconder.

If the link above does not work, you can access the nomination site directly at: 
www.mi-nomination.com/biidcouncil 

Nomination Deadline

All nominations must be submitted by 12:00pm (midday) on Wednesday 9th July 2026.

We use a specialist independent voting service to manage the nomination and election process, ensuring transparency and fairness.

If you have any questions about this process, please contact: Joy Curniffe at joy.curniffe@biid.org.uk

We look forward to receiving your nominations and welcoming passionate, committed members to help shape the future of the BIID!