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This strategic leadership position is aimed at leading the Institution’s commitment to its values of Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation, and Impact. We are looking to build on our achievements in recent years and collaborate with leaders in the field.
IMechE CEO Alice Bunn said:
“This is a key role for the Institution and a unique opportunity to engage with IMechE. The Chair will support our vision of building a global, inclusive, and digitally – enabled engineering community, that welcomes, nurtures, and celebrates engineers from all walks of life.”
The Diversity & Inclusion Committee provides guidance and advice to the Trustee Board on matters related to Diversity and Inclusion. The Chair will have an ex-officio seat on IMechE Council. The Chair will work closely with the D&I committee members, Trustees, senior leadership, D&I Leads, employees and members to promote a culture that values, celebrates and welcomes differences.
The Chair will ideally have a combination of the following characteristics:
- Provide visionary leadership in developing and promoting a diverse and inclusive culture
- Proven experience as an inclusive leader or Chair of other committees
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A high level of emotional intelligence
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and organisations.
These skills may have been demonstrated through your involvement with a range of organisations (e.g., work, academic, charitable, professional bodies etc.).
We are committed to collaborating closely with the appointed Chair to provide flexibility, and ensure that volunteer responsibilities fit around personal and professional commitments. The ideal candidate will be based in the UK or frequently travel to UK for work and is available to attend occasional meetings or events primarily at the IMechE HQ in London.
There are usually four meetings of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee per year (together with four meetings of IMechE Council), with one in-person meeting, the rest taking place virtually. The time commitment will be approximately two days per month.
Institution of Mechanical Engineers values diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants. We want to ensure all candidates perform at their best and experience no barriers in the selection process. Please do let us know if you require any adjustments in the selection process, for example when completing the application form or at interview stage. To discuss any adjustment requirements please contact diversity@imeche.org
How to apply:
- Please read the role description. You will also find important information about the work of the Diversity & Inclusion Committee and its members here.
- Complete the online Webrecruit application form* and upload your latest CV (please note that this must be limited to two pages). When completing the online application form, please note the maximum number of words for each question.
- If you are unable to apply via Webrecruit, a Word version of the application form is available here.
- Should you require assistance with your application, please refer to our Governance Volunteer Opportunities – Guide to enhance your application.
- Please submit your application by no later than 23:59hrs (GMT) on 14 January 2024.
*If you have not previously used Webrecruit to apply for an IMechE role, you will need to register a new account as the Webrecruit system is separate to your online IMechE member account.
Your application will be acknowledged and reviewed by the Nominations Committee.
If you have any questions about the application process or would like to discuss the online application form, please contact nominations@imeche.org.