Individual Membership

Individual membership is held by those working within institutional members of HELOA. Applicants should have approval from their institution before applying for individual membership.

Ways to apply for individual membership

Part of institutional membership

  • 5 individual memberships are included in the annual institution fee

  • The HELOA Primary Contact for each institution should be able to advise on the current number of HELOA members.

  • Applicants need approval from their institution which must be a HELOA institutional member.

Additional individual membership

  • Additional members can be added throughout the year for an additional fee

  • For additional members there is a cost of £44 per member which must be approved by the institution before application.

  • Membership fees are a flat rate and therefore not pro rata based on joining time during the membership year.

  • Applicants need approval from their institution which must be a HELOA institutional member.

  • The HELOA Primary Contact for each institution should be able to advise on the current number of HELOA members and any implicated costs.

Replacing a current HELOA member

  • Individual memberships can be transferred from one member to another within the same institution, at no extra cost

  • When a HELOA member leaves the institution or is on a prolonged period of leave, their membership can be transferred to a new member at no extra cost.

  • The new member must complete the individual membership form and state the name of the member to be replaced.

  • The HELOA Primary Contact for each institution should be able to advise on the current number of HELOA members.


Individual membership benefits

Share best practice with staff in similar positions

Build relationships with the institutions involved in HELOA

Opportunities for professional development

Access to partner and sponsored sessions

Keep up to date with changes in the HE sector


Ways to engage with HELOA

HELOA Groups

HELOA operates through a network of nine groups covering the whole of the UK, who plan, manage and deliver activities at a local level.

Individual HELOA members are subscribed to their group Jiscmail list where details of group meetings, events and opportunities are shared.

HELOA Conferences

There are a range of events run by the national training team each year: Professional Development Conferences, New Practitioners’ Conferences, National Conference. Discounted prices are available for HELOA members.

Members can also get involved with national training events by expressing an interest in supporting one of the conferences or by suggesting new speakers. To do this, complete the Expression of Interest/Ideas for HELOA Workshops form.

HELOA Roles

Individual HELOA members can volunteer for appointed and elected roles within the Association either at a group or national level. These roles provide fantastic professional development opportunities and the chance to help shape the Association.


Apply for Individual Membership

To apply for HELOA membership, please complete the HELOA Individual Membership form below.