Type: Committee membership (Elected Member position)
Location: Open to volunteers worldwide
Time commitment: Around 2 hours per quarter, plus additional time to plan activities
Duration: 1-year commitment
Vacancies: Roles can be shared if needed
Overview:
The Special Interest Group Elected Members, in conjunction with the rest of your committee:
- produce high quality technical events
- recommend updates to CIBSE knowledge publications and training
- raise awareness of relevant policy to the CIBSE Technical team
Elected members can fulfil a variety of roles, according to the needs and activities of the SIG committee you sit on. Here are some examples of roles you can take on:
- Education and Careers Champion
- University Liaison
- Events Organiser
- Membership Champion
- Communications Champion/Newsletter lead
- Consultation Champion
- Knowledge Generation Panel Liaison
Below are some examples of what you might do as an Elected Member of the committee - these are flexible roles, so you may combine different responsibilities depending on your interests and the committee's goals.
What you’ll do (Events Organiser):
- Help plan and organise events from start to finish
- Work with the Group volunteers and CIBSE staff to promote events
- Work with other professional bodies to create cross-industry events
- Attend events or arrange for volunteers to support on the day, or delegate to others on the committee
- Collect feedback and help improve future events
What you’ll do (Newsletter Lead):
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Research and write engaging content for regular newsletters
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Collaborate with Group volunteers to gather news, updates, and announcements
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Interview members or speakers to create features, profiles, or event recaps
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Help plan content schedules and align newsletters with key dates and activities
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Edit and proofread contributions from others to ensure consistency and quality
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Work with Social Media Manager and CIBSE staff to promote newsletter signups and engage with readers for feedback
What you'll do (Social Media Manager):
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Create and schedule content across platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, Twitter/X, Instagram)
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Promote events including webinars, site visits, and technical talks
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Share industry news, thought leadership, and member insights
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Design simple graphics or collaborate with others to produce visual content
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Monitor engagement, respond to comments/messages, and grow our audience
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Coordinate with fellow volunteers and CIBSE staff to align messaging
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Keep a consistent tone and visual identity across all posts
What you'll do (Consultation Champion):
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Monitor policy developments, consultations, and regulatory updates relevant to the built environment and work with CIBSE staff to provide relevant activities to members
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Summarise complex policy documents into clear, accessible briefings for the Group members
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Suggest opportunities for the Group to engage with emerging consultations
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Attend relevant events or webinars and report back key takeaways
What you'll gain:
- Industry insights: Stay on top of the latest trends and innovations
- Event planning & project management skills: Build real-world project management experience
- Connections: Network with industry experts and professionals
- Confidence: Develop your communication, leadership, and teamwork skills
Contact [email protected] to find out more and how to apply.