2026 Regional Chair Elections
UKHA will be holding elections for the positions of Regional Chairs in London & SE, Midlands & SW, Manchester & NW, Yorkshire & NE and Scotland.
NOMINATIONS CLOSED 31ST JULY 2026
If you are a paid up UKHA Housekeeper Member and would like to put yourself forward for the position of your Regional Chair, please send your image and a bio to marketing@ukha.co.uk. Below the role and expectations are explained.
ALL regional committees should ideally include at least TWO full-time Housekeepers. But ANY UKHA member can volunteer to join, and support their regional committee, whether they are a housekeeper or an associate member.
TO NOMINATE or to RE-STAND
Contact us with your name, company, job title, a short bio and an image.
Plus the region that you are standing or re-standing for.
EMAIL NOMINATIONS TO: marketing@ukha.co.uk
DEADLINE FOR 2026 NOMINATIONS: FRIDAY 31st JULY 2026.
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
Regional Chairperson
- Responsible for leading and chairing regional & general meetings and all events
- Ideally be a full-time Housekeeper
- To appoint a Deputy, Treasurer & Secretary from within your Committee
Regional Meetings
- To oversee the arranging of all events and meetings in conjunction with their committee
- To organise meeting’s agenda
- Organise or delegate the sponsors and speakers for each meeting
- To attend all regional meetings where possible
- Represent your region at national UKHA events and key industry events
Regional Marketing
- To liaise with UKHA Marketing regarding the promotion of meetings, for which there will be an external charge
- Alternatively appoint a committee member to do this via the website, email and social media
- To oversee the production of the content for newsletters & social media posts
- Manage and communicate to members via your regional WhatsApp Group
National Responsibilities
- To consistently review the strategic planning of the association
- To oversee all other committee members
- Liaise with other Housekeeping Associations worldwide
- To attend industry events in order to promote and network
- To grow housekeeping membership in all sectors for your region
- To be available to respond to all your regional member queries
Financial Responsibilities
- To set funding targets maximum capacity and cost per venue
- To sign all regional expenditure contracts
- To approve accounts to be audited by our external auditor in preparation of the AGM.
Financial Support / Expenses
- Your UKHA Membership will be FOC
- You can claim back expenses from your region for attending meetings and national events
Skills
- Word
- Excel
- WhatsApp Group Management
- Public speaking
TO NOMINATE or to RE-STAND
Contact us with your name, company, job title, a short bio and an image.
Plus the region that you are standing or re-standing for.
EMAIL NOMINATIONS TO: marketing@ukha.co.uk
DEADLINE FOR 2026 NOMINATIONS: FRIDAY 31st JULY 2026
