Join the Financial Educators Council’s UK Advisory Board

Are you passionate about promoting financial wellbeing in your community and eager to share your expertise to help local residents work towards greater financial security?

If so, you may wish to join the National Financial Educators Council’s UK Advisory Board. As an Advisory Board Member, you place yourself in a strong position to share your knowledge with the community and help direct financial wellbeing programme donations to those who need them.

The NFEC is currently recruiting board members across the UK, including England, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales.

Mission: Strengthening the Nation with Sustainable Economic Empowerment Programming

The mission of the National Financial Educators Council is to strengthen financial wellbeing across the UK by developing long-term, sustainable programmes that can grow and deliver meaningful results within local communities. Our aim is to expand access to high-quality financial education and support initiatives that create lasting economic opportunity for individuals and families. To achieve this, our work is guided by three key priorities:

Pillar 1: Expanding Access and Building Sustainable Financial Education Programmes

We provide the training, resources, staffing support, and practical guidance needed to establish and grow effective financial wellbeing programmes. By helping communities develop scalable initiatives, we aim to ensure that more people across the UK can access trusted financial education.

Pillar 2: Promoting Financial Capability and Economic Empowerment

We work to increase awareness of the value of financial education and encourage wider participation in financial learning. This includes supporting the integration of financial literacy in schools, encouraging families to engage children in conversations about money, and helping individuals strengthen their financial knowledge and confidence.

Pillar 3: Building Partnerships to Support Community Financial Wellbeing

Creating sustainable change requires collaboration. We bring together local leaders, organisations, stakeholders, and community groups to support the delivery of financial wellbeing initiatives and encourage collective action among those committed to strengthening their communities.

Key Qualities and Experience Sought in Board Members

We are looking for experienced professionals who are committed to advancing sustainable financial wellbeing initiatives within their communities. Ideal board members will demonstrate strengths in the following areas:

Commitment

A genuine passion for improving financial wellbeing and a strong belief in the role financial education plays in helping individuals, families, and communities thrive.

Professional Knowledge

Experience in areas that support community-based initiatives, including education, media, community engagement, and financial services. We value individuals who can contribute specialist knowledge and practical insight.

Integrity

Professionals, particularly within financial services, who have demonstrated ethical leadership, community-minded service, and a strong commitment to professional standards.

Board of Advisors Role

Board members meet a minimum commitment of 2 to 5 hours per year toward the advisory role. Although your role may vary at different times, following are the main functions:

  • Share Your Expertise
    Join and participate in virtual board meetings and/or committee meetings 2 to 5 times per year.

  • Deepen Understanding
    Allocate time toward keeping up with the Council’s initiatives and evolving community plan.

  • Community Conversations
    Share your passion for and involvement with the cause to promote financial wellness when appropriate.

Next Steps – Action Required

Complete the brief application. From there, the NFEC will conduct an online review and complete a compliance check. Selected applicants will then be invited to a meeting with our executive team to finalize board approval.

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Terms of Board Participation

I do not have a governing body; OR I am in good standing with my industry’s governing body(s) and will notify the Council if this standing changes at any point during my term.
I do not have a governing body; OR I am in good standing with my industry’s governing body(s) and will notify the Council if this standing changes at any point during my term.
I will do my best to attend virtual board meetings at least 4 times per year. [We understand the times won't always work with your schedule].
I will do my best to attend virtual board meetings at least 4 times per year. [We understand the times won't always work with your schedule].
I understand that my board contribution supports key initiatives such as state chapter operations, financial education programming, outreach campaigns, and promotional efforts that highlight board member involvement and impact.
I understand that my board contribution supports key initiatives such as state chapter operations, financial education programming, outreach campaigns, and promotional efforts that highlight board member involvement and impact.
Economic empowerment of my community's citizens through financial education is a cause that is important to me, and I want to be directly involved in local leadership.
Economic empowerment of my community's citizens through financial education is a cause that is important to me, and I want to be directly involved in local leadership.