Offer summary

Qualifications:

Current Professional members of The Welding Institute, Experience in committee meetings, Understanding of the Institute's operations, Involvement in apprenticeship programs is desirable.

Key responsabilities:

Oversee matters concerning professional membership

Contribute to projects and prepare reports

Job description

Members of Professional Board

Call for Members of Professional Board

The Professional Board is responsible for the regulations governing individual Professional Membership and registration with Engineering Council. It also oversees the work of the Branch Management Committee and other delegated bodies of the Board.

New members are appointed to the Board to fill vacancies and to ensure the work of the Board remains relevant and representative of our members’ interests. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals to enhance their personal and professional development while helping to shape the direction of the PEI.

Duties

Members of Professional Board contribute to the Professional Boards oversight of all matters concerning professional (and non-corporate) members of the Institute, and drive forward the development of the Institute’s work through various delegated bodies. Member led Working Groups are currently driving forward the production of the new Institute Journal (Welding and Joining Matters), supporting the establishment of a new Branch in Australia and drafting new qualifications for apprentices.

The purpose of the Professional Board is to: Oversee all matters concerning Professional and Non-Corporate members of the Institute. Liaise with the Executive Board on all aspects of relative to Professional Membership of the Welding Institute. Make decisions as delegated by the Institute’s Council and in accordance with the Articles, relating to all matters concerning professional membership affairs including subscriptions.

When and where

Professional Board meets twice a year in the spring and autumn, as a hybrid meeting (i.e. online and in person).

Requirements

Applicants must be current Professional members of The Welding Institute and meet any identified requirement of the vacancies being filled

Members of the Professional Board will have….

Good verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Experience of contributing to committee meetings as part of a Team
The ability to respond to deadlines
A willingness to take the initiative as required
The ability to reach a majority view

Members of Professional Board are expected to….

Have an understanding and knowledge of the Institute to actively participate in committee meetings
Execute their analytical skills to effectively read and comment on papers and reports
Contribute to the specific projects and the preparation of reports
Deal with requests for information promptly and effectively
Undertake ad hoc roles as requested in the broader interests of the committee

Number of volunteers required

Maximum 6 professional members; comprising maximum of 3 who must be Chartered Engineers registered with the Engineering Council, and a maximum of 3 as branch representatives. We currently have representation in, South West, East Midlands, London & Sheffield branches, we welcome applications from the other branch locations at this moment in time.

Specific skills

Involvement in apprenticeship programmes and training is desirable

Diversity and Inclusion (D&I)

Members from currently underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged to apply

A demonstration of understanding of D&I and how the Member has personally impacted D&I is requested

How to apply

Candidates should complete an application via the TWI Career Page. at Current Vacancies - TWI (twi-global.com) by 7 March 2025, this should include a CV & Covering Letter.

TWI Culture

As one of the world’s leading independent research and technology organisations, we are committed to attracting, motivating and retaining the best talent from around the world. Our goal is to develop the next generation of experts to address future industry challenges.

We are committed to creating a culture that recognises and respects the differences between people while valuing the contribution everyone makes to TWI.

The diversity of our staff and students makes a positive and important contribution to our continuing success.

TWI offers a comprehensive training programme, incorporating both in-house and external courses to support staff development.

TWI Values:

Our six values provide a point of reference for the way we expect our people to operate and behave.

Inclusion: Valuing the contribution from every individual, creating value for our customers
Teamwork: Building effective working relationships, we accomplish more together
Adaptability: Engaging positively with change to meet the needs of the business
Taking Responsibility: Achieving our objectives and personal development
Innovation & Expertise: Championing new ideas and sharing knowledge to solve industry problems
Customer Focus: Building trusting relationships with our customers

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