Type: Committee membership
Location: Open to volunteers worldwide
Time commitment: Around 2 hours per quarter, plus additional time to support the Chair as required
Duration: 3-year commitment, though you can step down beforehand
Vacancies: Roles can be shared if needed*
Requirements: Corporate membership (ACIBSE, LCIBSE, MCIBSE, FCIBSE)
Responsibilities: The Vice-Chair of a CIBSE Special Interest Group Committee is responsible for supporting the Chair in fulfilling their duties.
Overview:
Are you organised, enthusiastic, and interested in helping others learn and connect?
We're looking for volunteers to help lead the Special Interest Groups by becoming a Vice-Chair.
You’ll work with a friendly team of volunteers to provide technical events for members, opportunities to contribute to CIBSE knowledge publications and training, as well as lead the committee in the Chair's absence.
What you’ll do:
- Deputise for the Chair at committee meetings and when representing the Special Interest Group
- Support the Chair by providing your opinions and expertise
- Working with the Chair, Honorary Treasurer and Honorary Secretary to ensure the committee delivers on their planned activities within the agreed budget and to help plan the following year's activities.
- Facilitating connections between your committee and others
- Chairing technical events
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.
*There are now opportunities to share the roles of Vice Chair, Honorary Secretary or Honorary Treasurer with one other individual if this would make it viable for you to progress with your nomination - you can indicate this within the nominations form.