Charlotte Beardmore CBE announced as the next chief executive of the Society and College of Radiographers 

The Society and College of Radiographers is delighted to announce that Charlotte Beardmore will succeed Richard Evans as chief executive from 1 October 2026. 

Charlotte is currently executive director of professional policy at the Society and College, is a past president of the SoR and past president of the European Federation of Radiographer Societies. She is also an honorary member of the Royal College of Radiologists and was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science degree in 2024 in recognition of her outstanding services to radiography. 

With years of experience as a radiographer, having qualified in both diagnostic and therapeutic radiography at Guy’s Hospital, London, Charlotte has held a wide range of clinical,  research, project, and senior leadership roles across the NHS and the private sector. She has led the professional policy arm of the Society and College of Radiographers since 2014. She is widely recognised as a compelling and influential voice for the radiography profession nationally and internationally. 

In January 2024, Charlotte was honoured with appointment as Commander of the Order of the  British Empire (CBE) in the King’s New Year Honours List for services to radiography. 

Strategic leadership 

As chief executive, Charlotte will lead delivery of the SoR’s current strategic framework, Vision for Our Profession, which sets a clear direction for the organisation and the wider radiography workforce. The strategy is focused on four interconnected priorities:  

• Membership: empowering and supporting radiography professionals at every career stage, expanding representation, and strengthening engagement across the profession. 

• Workforce:nurturing talent, advancing education and career development, addressing workforce sustainability, and supporting new and evolving roles. 

• Profession:driving innovation, research, and the responsible adoption of new technologies (including AI), while advocating for excellence, quality, and recognition of radiography. 

• Patients: championing patient-centred care, amplifying patient voices, and ensuring that radiography continues to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate healthcare. 

Under Charlotte’s leadership, the Society will continue to advocate strongly for radiographers, shape policy and standards, influence the healthcare agenda in the UK and internationally, and ensure that the profession remains well-placed to meet future challenges and opportunities. 

Next steps 

Transition arrangements will be communicated in due course. In the meantime, we congratulate  Charlotte on this well-deserved appointment and look forward to her leadership as chief executive of the Society of Radiographers. 

Katie Thompson 

President of the Society of Radiographers