Overview

IMarEST committees exist to support the Institute’s charitable and professional objectives by providing informed leadership and specialist oversight within their respective areas of responsibility. In doing so, committees collectively contribute to the strength, credibility, and global standing of the Institute. 

The Membership Committee is a dedicated group focused on attracting, engaging, and retaining members. The Committee plays a key role in growing and sustaining the membership base by enhancing member value, encouraging networking and involvement, and supporting the organisation’s long-term success through thoughtful planning and effective recruitment efforts.

 

What you'll be doing

  • Membership admission and approval for borderline cases, along with regular sampling for quality assurance (recommended sample rate of 5%) 
  • Member benefits and services, including oversight of the Member Value Proposition 
  • Reviewing data and trends: membership and registration applications, and membership policies and standards 
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, metrics and continuous improvement 
  • Disciplinary oversight (should a disciplinary matter arise, the committee may convene a panel to review the case) 
  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD), including support, course provision, and mentoring, as well as overall responsibility for our annual CPD submissions audit. 

About you

You will be:

  • A current Chartered Member or Fellow

MC members are expected to have experience in one or more of the following:

  • An interest and relevant knowledge of career development
  • An understanding of diverse professions and environments
  • Proficient oral and written communication skills

 

Benefits

There are many benefits to volunteering as a MC member, including:

  • An opportunity to support global early career engineers in their journey to becoming Chartered, Incorporated or Technician statuses
  • Maintaining the global standards of Marine engineering, science and technology profession and IMarEST
  • Exposure to technical developments that may be outside of your own experience
  • Exposure to academic courses that may be outside of your knowledge and remit

Volunteering contributes to your continuing professional development (CPD).