Professional development insight
Individual Chartered Status is here
Helen Hargreaves MSc FCIPPdip, CIPP’s associate director of policy and membership , sets out details of this historically important development for CIPP members and the profession
T he opening address at this year’s CIPP Annual Conference and Exhibition had a celebratory feel to it when CIPP chair Eira Hammond launched a new and prestigious level of CIPP membership. From October 2017, not only is the Institute itself Chartered, but members themselves can apply for Individual Chartered Status (ICS). What will ICS mean for you? By gaining Individual Chartered Status, you will be recognised within the industry as achieving the highest level in our profession committed to compliance and best practice within payroll and pensions administration and management. ICS – also referred to as being a ‘Chartered Member’ – is a unique level of membership within the payroll profession and is available only to individuals who meet the challenging and stringent eligibility criteria. Chartered member status is by application only. You do not have to apply if you don’t want to or are not in a position to do so. Benefits of ICS include: ● New designatory letters and use of the title Chartered Member in full after your name ● Use of a CIPP Chartered Member logo in a personal context and a digital badge for use on email and social media ● Listed as a Chartered Member on the CIPP website ● Recognition for achieving the highest level in the profession by demonstrating individual payroll professionalism ● The opportunity to raise the standards of the payroll profession, putting CIPP members on a more equal footing with members of other Chartered bodies Who can apply? Applications are welcomed from any payroll
Subscription fees The annual subscription fee for ICS is £240 plus an assessment fee of £195. Continuing professional development (CPD) CPD is encouraged for CIPP members at all levels, but in accordance with the CIPP code of conduct, all associate, full and fellow members are required to record their CPD in order to renew their membership. This requirement is heightened for ICS members who will need to record a minimum of 40 points of relevant CPD activities per membership year, at least one of which should be categorised as structured learning or through attendance at a CIPP event. Because the application form and the subsequent assessment process are detailed and thorough, individuals do not need to have logged 40 CPD points before applying for ICS, however the points will be required at the time of membership renewal to retain Chartered Member status. The requirement to record at least 40 points of CPD activity in order to maintain ICS applies to all Chartered Members, including those whose organisation has attained a Payroll Assurance Scheme or Payroll Quality Partnership award. The CIPP continuously spot-checks CPD activity so make sure you take the time to set your learning objectives and log any form of learning or development on your record to ensure your membership level is maintained. n You can find much more information about Individual Chartered Status, including full criteria, the application form and how to log your CPD on the CIPP website, or call the membership team on 0121 712 1073.
professional who has demonstrated a commitment to the profession through qualifications and experience. Applicants must hold, as a minimum, a level five qualification in payroll, pensions or reward. In addition to the qualification achieved applicants must also have sufficient experience in the industry at a strategic level to evidence their skills and abilities as a qualified Chartered member of the CIPP. ...you will be recognised within the industry as achieving the highest level in our profession... How to apply If you have the necessary qualifications and experience you can apply for ICS by completing an application form, available from the ‘Join CIPP’ page of the CIPP website and providing evidence of achievement of your formal qualifications, along with an up to date copy of your curriculum vitae. The application form is an opportunity to provide examples of how you have used your experience for the benefit of the profession and of course your organisation. The assessment process is rigorous and it could take up to three months to complete. Accordingly, existing members wishing to upgrade to ICS can do so up to three months before their usual annual renewal date. The upgrade will take effect from the annual renewal date. Those with an annual renewal date between October 2017 and January 2018 can apply immediately though again it may take up to three months to undertake the assessment process.
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| Professional in Payroll, Pensions and Reward |
Issue 35 | November 2017
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