The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals Membership
Stronger together
cipp.org.uk
Join over 10,000 * individuals benefiting from CIPP’s membership services and benefits
As the only Chartered body for individuals in payroll, the CIPP believes that payroll, pensions and reward professionals are stronger together.
Who can apply for membership? Membership of the CIPP is open to anyone who is responsible for delivering a payroll or automatic enrolment service, whether in- house or for clients, including accountants and bookkeepers and professionals in peripheral sectors such as finance, HR, service providers, and so ware developers.
Why join the CIPP? By becoming of member of the CIPP, you are joining a community of passionate, knowledgeable and supportive individuals across the industry, coming together to raise the profile of profession through developing and sharing skills and knowledge.
MEMBERSHIP GRADES The CIPP offers four grades of membership, with benefits available to suit all levels
FELLOW _
AFFILIATE _ Entry level open to anyone connected with the profession but not necessarily working in payroll, pensions or reward.
ASSOCIATE _ Entry level open to professionals experienced or qualified in payroll, pensions or reward*.
FULL _ Available to individuals upgrading from associate level (a er one year) with industry experience or qualifications*. Also awarded to those qualified to CIPP level 5.
Awarded by the board of directors to individuals that demonstrate contributions to the enhancement of the Institute and the profession, or qualified to CIPP level six or seven in payroll, pensions or reward.
Qualifying criteria apply
Qualifying criteria apply
Qualifying criteria apply
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* Correct at time of publication. Benefits and criteria are subject to change without prior notification. Please cippmembership.org.uk for the most up to date information.
Associate membership Entry level of membership open to professionals experienced or qualified in payroll, pensions or reward*
£135 per year **
Benefits * of associate membership include
Access to the CIPP Advisory Service Assisting you with any technical questions that may arise relating to payroll, pensions and reward. Professional in Payroll, Pensions and Reward magazine Issued ten months of the year, providing the latest news and relevant articles from individuals in the industry. News On Line The CIPP policy team upload news to the CIPP website on a daily basis and News On Line provides an overview of the latest news and developments. Policy News Journal The policy news journal provides an indexed summary of news and links to further information on payroll, pensions and employment legislation. Networking opportunities Networking opportunities with others in your industry through our free national forums.
‘My CIPP’ members area of the website providing: l Access to the latest consultations and an opportunity to give your response on what is proposed l Online Professional in Payroll, Pensions and Reward magazine and the payroll factcard l Online podcasts and webcasts from the CIPP policy team on legislation changes; such as the Budget podcast l Access to specialist interest group online forums providing an opportunity to share and resolve issues, concerns or queries
New members are subject to a £35 registration fee.
Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) Help shape the future of the CIPP by casting your vote.
Membership discounts Reduced rates on selected training courses and events
For full details of benefits for each grade of membership, please see the summary of membership benefits on page 10 .
** Annual fee valid until 31 December 2017
*Correct at time of publication
Criteria for associate membership
For associate membership, individuals must spend at least 50% of their time working in payroll, pensions and/or reward and meet one of the below:
l Evidence of one year’s experience in the profession and CPD l Qualified to level three or four in payroll, pensions or reward
Sarah Robson Director, Payright Payroll Ltd _
Associate members are eligible to use the letters ACIPP after their name.
“I value my membership because within our industry we need to be up to date with all of the new legislation and changes as they happen. CIPP is always at the forefront with their updates, enabling me to be reactive and proactive for my clients. I have only been a member for a short time and I am already seeing the benefits in the association with CIPP.”
Eligibility for associate membership can only be maintained through ongoing participation in the Chartered Institute’s continuing professional development (CPD) scheme. Associate members are eligible to apply for upgrade to full membership after one year as an associate member for £30. This fee is charged at the time of application and is non-refundable.
How to apply
If you would like to apply, or upgrade to, associate membership, please complete the online application form on our website at cippmembership.org.uk .
Full membership
£165 per year *
Available to individuals upgrading from associate level (a er one year) with industry experience or qualifications*. Also awarded to those qualified to CIPP level 5.
Benefits * of full membership include
Access to the CIPP’s Advisory Service Assisting you with any technical questions that may arise relating to payroll, pensions or reward. Professional in Payroll, Pensions and Reward magazine Issued ten months of the year, providing the latest news and relevant articles from individuals in the industry. News On Line The CIPP policy team upload news to the CIPP website on a daily basis and News On Line provides an overview of the latest news and developments. Policy News Journal The policy news journal provides an indexed summary of news and links to further information on payroll, pensions and employment legislation. Benchmarking This benchmarking exercise is designed to measure the four key strands of providing a payroll service, namely: 1. Accuracy, timeliness and completeness - evaluation of the effectiveness of end to end HR/payroll processes 2. Compliance with statutory filing/payment deadlines 3. Data security/confidentiality 4. Value for money
Networking opportunities Networking opportunities with others in your industry through our free national forums. Policy Think Tanks The policy team represent you at government consultations forums on proposed changes to legislation in your industry. To gain feedback they host policy Think Tanks to gather information for consultation responses. All the results are published via the policy hub on CIPP’s website. ‘My CIPP’ members area of the website providing: l Access to the latest consultations and an opportunity to give your response on what is proposed l Online Professional in Payroll, Pensions and Reward magazine and the payroll factcard l Online podcasts and webcasts from the CIPP policy team on legislation changes; such as the Budget podcast l Access to specialist interest group online forums, providing an opportunity to share and resolve issues, concerns or queries Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) Help shape the future of the CIPP by casting your vote.
Members upgrading from associate to full will be charge a £30 assessment fee which is charged at the time of application and is non refundable. Terms apply
Member discounts Reduced rates on selected training courses and events
For full details of benefits for each grade of membership, please see the summary of membership benefits on page 10 .
* Annual fee valid until 31 December 2017
*Correct at time of publication
Criteria for full membership
Full membership is also available, after successful upgrade application, to associates (after one year) who are experienced or qualified in payroll, pensions or reward management.
Applicants must provide evidence of at least three year’s work experience and 12 months CPD in payroll, pensions or reward, plus two of the below:
Louise Jones MCIPPdipp Payroll professional, Sunfield Children’s Home Ltd _
l Qualified to level five in payroll, pensions or reward l More than 50% of time spent on payroll, pensions and/or reward activities l Have held a managerial position, or teach payroll, pensions and/or reward for the last ten years (or five years plus full member test)
“The CIPP give continual relevant updates that any payroll professional requires and I am proud to be a member of the CIPP, it gives me confidence to do my role to the best of my ability.”
Associates wishing to upgrade must support their application with a personal statement and CV. Applications will be assessed by the chair and vice chair.
Graduates that retain their membership are entitled to use the letters MCIPPdip/ MCIPPdip (pensions). Individuals who are awarded full membership can use MCIPP.
Eligibility for full membership can only be maintained through ongoing participation in the Chartered Institute’s continuing professional development (CPD) scheme.
Associate members are able to upgrade to full membership via application after one year as an associate. This is a £30 assessment fee which is charged at the time of application and is non refundable.
How to apply
If you would like to apply, or upgrade to, full membership, please complete the online application form on our website at cippmembership.org.uk .
Fellowmembership
£195 per year *
Awarded by the board of directors to individuals that demonstrate contributions to the enhancement of the Institute and the profession.
Benefits * of fellowmembership include
‘My CIPP’ members area on the website providing: m Access to the latest consultations and an opportunity to give your response on what is proposed m Online Professional in Payroll, Pensions and Reward magazine and the payroll factcard m Online podcasts and webcasts from the CIPP policy team on legislation changes; such as the Budget podcast m Access to specialist interest group online forums, providing an opportunity to share and resolve issues, concerns or queries Benchmarking This benchmarking exercise is designed to measure the four key strands of providing a payroll service, namely: 1. Accuracy, timeliness and completeness - evaluation of the effectiveness of end to end HR/payroll processes 2. Compliance with statutory filing/payment deadlines 3. Data security/confidentiality 4. Value for money
Access to the CIPP’s Advisory Service Assisting you with any technical questions that may arise relating to payroll, pensions or reward. Professional in Payroll, Pensions and Reward magazine Issued ten months of the year, providing the latest news and relevant articles from individuals in the industry. News On Line The CIPP policy team upload news to the CIPP website on a daily basis and News On Line provides an overview of the latest news and developments. Policy News Journal The policy news journal provides an indexed summary of news and links to further information on payroll, pensions and employment legislation. Policy Think Tanks The policy team represent you at government consultations forums on proposed changes to legislation in your industry. To gain feedback they host policy Think Tanks to gather information for consultation responses. All the results are published via the policy hub on CIPP’s website. Access to CIPP meeting rooms Free use (subject to availability) of meeting rooms at the Covent Garden or Goldfinger House office. Enquiries should be sent to events@cipp.org.uk .
Members upgrading from full to fellow will be charged a £30 assessment fee which is charged at the time of application and is non refundable. Terms apply
Voting rights at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) Help shape the future of the CIPP by casting your vote.
Exclusive annual event Held during National Payroll Week, this prestigious event covers the ongoing issues faced by your industry
Membership discounts Reduced rates on selected training courses and events
For full details of benefits for each grade of membeship, please see the Summary of membership benefits on page 10 .
*Correct at time of publication
Criteria for fellowmembership
Fellow membeship is available to members qualified to CIPP level six or seven in payroll, pensions or reward. Full members can also apply to upgrade based on their experience.
Existing full members applying to upgrade must meet the following criteria, applications will be assessed by the CIPP board of directors;
Phillip Reynolds MCIPP H ead of pay and central services, Gosport Borough Council _
1. Be able to demonstrate a positive and valuable contribution to CIPP and the profession, outside their normal duties, examples include: l Member engagement with the CIPP through assisting consultation committees l The development of services to members in planning meetings for future events
“I value my CIPP membership highly. The member’s magazine, email updates and specialist user groups all help to keep me up to date on all things in the payroll and pensions world. The CIPP has helped raise the profile of payroll and pensions to the professional level it deserves. It contributes to consultations with the government, and acts on various consultative bodies including HMRC. Finally, if you want to educate yourself to the next level, then the CIPP can help you…it’s got the lot!”
l Being published in professional journals on a continuing basis l Speaking as an expert at industry events on a continuing basis
2. Must have support from two other professionals within the industry, at least one of which should be an existing member of the CIPP
3. Must not be seen to be working against the CIPP through publishing negative statements, utilising company information for competitive gain or deliberately omitting information regarding the CIPP’s services when promoting the profession
Applications from full members with suitable experiences will also be considered.
How to apply
If you would like to upgrade to fellow membership, please email membership@cipp.org.uk or call 0121 712 1073 to request an application form.
Summary of membership benefits packages
BENEFITS
TYPE
FEE DURATION
CRITERIA
TRIAL MEMBER
6 or 12 months
Course delegates. Clients of partner organisations. Individuals are limited to one trial and cannot have had a previous trial with the CIPP. 2
Online only
Online only
P P
P P P
P
P
TRIAL STUDENT
inc in course cost
For study period
Online only
Online only
P P
P P P
P
P
6
Students (except for members associate level or above).
Entry level open to anyone connected to the profession but not necessarily working in payroll, pensions or reward.
Online only
Online only
P P
P P P
P
P
£70
AFFILIATE
12
12 months
Entry level of membership open to experienced or qualified professionals in payroll, pensions or reward. Individuals must spend at least 50% of their time working in payroll, pensions and/or reward and meet one of the below:
P P P ACIPP P P P P P P P P P P P
£135
ASSOCIATE
12 months
l Evidence of one year’s experience in the profession and CPD l Qualified to level three or four in payroll, pensions or reward.
Awarded to individuals qualified to CIPP level five. Also available, after successful upgrade application, to associates (after one year) who are experienced or qualified in payroll, pensions or reward management. Applicants must provide evidence of at least three year’s work experience and 12 months CPD in payroll, pensions or reward, plus two of the below: l Qualified to level five in payroll, pensions or reward l More than 50% of time spent on payroll, pensions and/or reward activities l Have held a managerial position, or teach payroll, pensions and/or reward for the last ten years. Awarded by the CIPP board of directors to individuals that demonstrate contribution to the enhancement of the Institute and the profession. This includes members qualified to CIPP level six or seven in payroll, pensions or reward. Full members can also apply to upgrade based on their experience, full details can be found at cipp.org.uk.
P P P P MCIPP P P P P P P P P P P P P P
£165
FULL
12 months
P P P P P FCIPP P P P P P P P P P P P P P
£195
FELLOW
12 months
* CPD is available and encouraged at all levels of membership but is a requirement for associate, full and fellow members. Please note that retired rate of membership is available for £50.00 a year for associate, full and fellow members.
Please note that the CIPP continually updates its products and services to ensure that they meet the needs of the industry. Therefore membership benefits may be subject to change without prior notice. Please visit cippmembership.org.uk for the most up to date information.
Frequently asked questions
Q. Do I have to be a member of the CIPP to enrol/ book a training course or event? A. No, and students receive student membership of the CIPP for the duration of their studies. Q. Do I have to be qualified to become a member of CIPP? A. No you do not need to have a qualification to become a member, the CIPP has different grades of membership and there is an opportunity for members to move through all grades during the course of their career. A. A hard copy can be sent to you by emailing your address to info@cipp.org.uk or alternatively we can send a copy to you via email. The CIPP prospectus is also available on our website. Q. How do I update my email address and contact details? A. Email membership@cipp.org.uk with your membership number and your new details. Q. How do I get hold of a copy of your prospectus?
Q. Howmany times is Professional in Payroll, Pensions and Reward magazine distributed in a year? A. Currently there are ten issues a year, one per month with the July / August and December / January issues combined. Q. I didn’t receive this month’s magazine, how do I get another sent out to me? A. Email membership@cipp.org.uk with your membership number and state which month it is you’ve not received and we will look into this for you. You can also access every issue of Professional in Payroll, Pensions and Reward magazine in the members area of the website. Q. I haven’t been receiving the News On Line: is there a problemwith my email address? A. It is important that you keep your details up to date so that the correct email address is being used, to verify this and to let CIPP know you are not receiving News On Line please email membership@cipp.org.uk Q. We are interested in joining the CIPP, can you provide me with materials and identify the easiest way I can go about the process. A. A membership pack can be sent to you by emailing membership@cipp.org.uk with your address or alternatively we can send an electronic pack to you via email.
Q. Whats the difference between the entry levels of membership: affiliate and associate A. Affiliate: entry level open to anyone connected to the profession but not necessarily working in payroll, pensions or reward. A. Associate: entry level of membership open to experienced or qualified professionals in payroll, pensions or reward. Individuals must spend at least 50% of their time working in payroll, pensions and/ or reward and meet one of the following: Evidence of one year’s experience in the profession and CPD. Qualified to level three or four in payroll, pensions or reward.
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