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There is a varied and rewarding choice of volunteering opportunities available to members, ranging from positions on the Board of Trustees and Congress, to participation in key committees, panels, special interest groups and regional member groups.
No matter where you are on your personal journey, or what your area of interest is, there are many opportunities for you to develop new contacts, increase your knowledge, or give something back to the wider chemical engineering community.
If you are passionate about chemical, biochemical or process engineering, why not join thousands of other professionals and volunteer with us! For more information about volunteering for IChemE, contact volunteer@icheme.org.
Hazards Technical Committee Member
The Hazards Technical Committee are recruiting volunteers with demonstrable process safety experience and expertise to join them. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 31/01/2025
Individual Case Procedure (ICP) Reviewer
Individual Case Procedure reviewers will have CEng registration and experience or an interest in the academic formation of engineers. Applications particularly welcome from academics.
Closing date: 01/01/2030
Mining and Minerals Special Interest Group Committee Member
To successfully fulfil this role you must be a member of the Institution and abide by IChemE’s By-laws. This vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Closing date: 01/01/2030
Primary School Outreach Opportunity
We are recruiting for dynamic volunteers looking to support ongoing IChemE engagement in primary schools for children aged four to five years. If you want to get involved with inspiring future chemical engineers, please apply.
Closing date: 30/05/2025
Professional Process Safety Engineer (PPSE) Individual Case Procedure Reviewer (IEng/CEng)
In order to successfully fulfil this role you will be a current Chartered Chemical Engineer or Professional Process Safety Engineer at Member or Fellow grade, be CEng registered and have some understanding of Higher Education as applied to chemical and process safety engineering. This vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.
Closing date: 01/01/2030
Professional Reviewer for Chartered Membership
Professional reviewers must be Chartered Members or Fellows, be CEng registered, and have at least five years’ experience since becoming Chartered.
Closing date: 01/01/2030
Professional Reviewer for Professional Process Safety Engineer
Professional reviewers for Professional Process Safety Engineer will be Chartered engineers with CEng and Professional Process Safety Engineer registration, and experience equivalent to at least five years post charter.
Closing date: 01/01/2030
Schools Engagement Volunteers
Are you interested in inspiring the next generation? We are recruiting volunteers who are members of IChemE at any grade to get involved in a number of volunteering opportunities aimed at engaging young people with chemical engineering.
Closing date: 01/01/2030
Fluid Mixing Processes Special Interest Group Committee Chair
The Fluid Mixing Process Special Interest Group are recruiting for a Chair to direct the planning and delivery of an annual programme of activities supporting IChemE's strategy. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 14/01/2025
Fluid Mixing Processes Special Interest Group Committee Secretary
The Fluid Mixing Processes Special Interest Group are recruiting for a Secretary to join the committee to support the Chair in the delivery of an annual programme of events, prepare agendas and circulate minutes for committee members and ensure communications are directed to the correct recipients. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 14/01/2025
Fluid Mixing Processes Special Interest Group Committee Member
The Fluid Mixing Processes Special Interest Group are looking for committee members to join the group. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 14/01/2025
Oil, Gas and Energy Transition Special Interest Group Committee Member
The Oil, Gas and Energy Transition Special Interest Group was set up in 2024 and is looking to recruit Committee Members who will contribute to outputs delivering support to members including webinars and events, newsletters and publications, networking, training , mentoring and other career support. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 24/01/2025
Oil, Gas and Energy Transition Special Interest Group Committee Secretary
The Oil, Gas and Energy Transition Special Interest Group (SIG) was set up in November 2024 and is looking to recruit a Committee Secretary to support the Chair in the delivery of an annual programme of events, prepare agendas and circulate minutes for committee meetings and ensure communications are directed to the correct recipients. If you would like to get involved in this new SIG, please apply!
Closing date: 24/01/2025
Digitalisation Committee General Member
The Digitalisation Committee (DigiCom) is set up to co-ordinate and steer IChemE's activities as a Learned Society in the area of digitalisation. DigiCom is seeking nominations from members with relevant experience from special interest or member groups currently not represented. Please refer to the role descriptor for further information on this. When applying please include a statement of interest, the name of the group that you represent and confirm that the Chair of the group endorses your self-nomination.
Closing date: 14/02/2025
Editor-in-Chief Sustainable Production and Consumption
Sustainable Production and Consumption Journal Editor-in-Chief Applications to lead or co-lead this prominent multidisciplinary journal are invited from leaders in a field related to the journal’s scope with relevant editorial experience at a similar publication and a multidisciplinary educational background, ideally combining engineering/natural sciences with social sciences/humanities. Applicants must attach the requested biography, personal statement and outline of their vision for the journal when applying.
Closing date: 06/01/2025
Research and Innovation Special Interest Group Committee Chair
The Research and Innovation Special Interest Group (SIG) will be IChemE's first SIG community for members involved in research and innovation. This is a rare opportunity to get involved in the formation of a SIG and we are recruiting for a Chair to support a committee of active volunteers.
Closing date: 17/01/2025
Research and Innovation Special Interest Group Committee Secretary
The Research and Innovation Special Interest Group (SIG) will be IChemE's first SIG community for members involved in research and innovation. This is a rare opportunity to get involved in the formation of a SIG and we are recruiting for a Secretary to support the Chair in their role and ensure communications are distributed correctly.
Closing date: 17/01/2025
Research and Innovation Special Interest Group Committee Member
The Research and Innovation Special Interest Group (SIG) will be IChemE's first SIG community for members involved in research and innovation. This is a rare opportunity to get involved in the formation of a SIG as a Committee Member. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are interested in sharing information and good practice about about research, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Closing date: 17/01/2025