NICEC is owned, led and run by its Fellows who are appointed on the basis of their ability to support NICEC to achieve its aims. 

In legal terms, NICEC is a company and its Fellows are shareholders. Fellows meet at least six times a year to discuss the running of NICEC and share experiences and expertise. Fellows make an annual financial contribution to NICEC (currently £80 each). NICEC Members also pay annual membership fees.

Fellows should be able to provide evidence of the following.

  • A significant impact in the field of career development evidenced by experience in any setting including education, the workplace, or the wider community. Relevant experience may include research, policy, consultancy, scholarship, service delivery, practice or management.
  • A willingness to facilitate or stimulate constructive dialogue across domains of policy, practice, development and research.
  • A commitment to continued learning in this field.
  • An interest in joining NICEC and actively working to develop its activities.

A full role description is available below.

We are currently recruiting for new Fellows.

NICEC Fellow Role Description
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What we look for

For 2026 we are looking for UK based Careers practitioners and are interested in representing as many types of career development work as possible, and having Fellows from diverse backgrounds and communities within the UK. We are keen to increase our representation from those working in Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland. 

We would especially welcome applications from people who have expertise in the delivery and management of career development support within primary, secondary and further education, in public careers provision for adults, or career development provision within employers (including apprenticeships). 

We would also welcome applications from individuals with an interest and experience in planning and organising events, and associated digital media.

How to apply

Send an up-to-date copy of your CV/resumé to [email protected] along with a covering letter explaining:

  • why you are interested in becoming a NICEC Fellow
  • how you feel you will contribute to NICEC's aims
  • how your experience matches what we are looking for.

The deadline for application is midnight on 31 October 2026.

Please contact us on the same email address if you have any questions.

Information session

There will be an online information session for anyone interested in finding out more about becoming a NICEC Fellow on Monday 14 September 2026. Details to follow.