Professional May 2017

Your Institute needs you CIPP board of directors - positions available

There are three Director vacancies available at this year’s AGM. One vacancy is specifically earmarked for a Director to represent Pensions interests within the CIPP. Nominees for the other two vacancies may have backgrounds in either payroll and/or pensions.

Board directors should possess the following: l Knowledge and understanding of the objectives and range of activities of the CIPP l Ability to think at a strategic level, understanding both the process of development and implementation of policy and the implications of strategic and policy decisions on the CIPP’s resources l Ability to understand budgets and the financial wellbeing of the CIPP l Analytical understanding and a logical approach to problem solving l Ability to see the external environment objectively l Ability to promote the CIPP internally and externally in a positive and constructive way l Leadership ability, influencing others and taking decisions as necessary l Understanding of a team member role, so as to listen/work constructively with others l Specific skills to enhance professionalism including presentation (technical and practical), oral communication (including summarising) and interpersonal skills

The role involves a commitment to four quarterly board meetings, plus occasional ad-hoc meetings (some of which will be by telephone or video conference), as well as representation at a number of Institute events and conferences. During a year the total commitment is expected to be around 8–12 days. All applicants will be required to submit a candidate statement of no more than 400 words which will be submitted to the appointments committee for review in accordance with the role specification. Candidates who meet the criteria outlined in the role specification will be voted for by the CIPP members at the Annual General Meeting. For details on what should be included within the candidate statement visit cipp.org.uk/agm . Being a member of the board of directors is a serious commitment; please only apply if you have the time to dedicate to the CIPP and payroll, pensions and reward professions. Office is held for a minimum of three years and a director may stand for re-election.

Board directors must be either a current associate, full or fellow member of the CIPP.

Apply online at cipp.org.uk or email info@cipp.org.uk for more information . The closing date for applications is 31 July 2017 and the appointments committee is meeting in August.

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Issue 30 | May 2017

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