Current vacancies
Governance volunteering opportunities
Audit & Risk Committee Member[s]
There is a need for a qualified accountant role on the Audit & Risk Committee [A&R], to replace the current qualified accountant when they come to the end of their tenure. The purpose of the A&R Committee is to advise and guide the Board and Executive Management on matters relating to the external audit; risk management and internal controls assurance; the integrity of the financial statements.
Therefore, we are looking for candidates with the following skills.
- Qualified Accountants
- Experienced in corporate finance
- Good understanding of corporate & financial governance
Nomination & Remuneration Committee Member[s]
There is a current need for additional committee member roles on the Nominations and Remuneration Committee [NomRemCom]. The purpose of the NomRem Committee is to provide a formal and transparent procedure for recruitment of the Institute’s Chief Executive, developing policy on remuneration for the executive directors (including the CEO,) ensuring that the performance of the Chief Executive is reviewed and fixing his/her remuneration package; also to oversee the process of Board Co-Options. They may also be required to deal with any similar matters as the Board may direct.
Therefore, we are looking for candidates with some, or all, of the following skills.
- Performance Management Process
- Succession Planning / Recruiting for executive directors/board members
- Pensions / Benefits / Bonuses
- Developing remuneration policy & benchmarking
- Working with HR processes / Budgets
- Working with a professional body
Each Committee Member is responsible for actively participating on their relevant committee to enable it to fulfil its purpose and duties as set out in its Terms of Reference.
To apply for a vacancy, or to find out further information please contact [email protected] (If applying for a position, please include a copy of your current CV).
Community leadership volunteering opportunities
In addition to formal governance roles, IWFM offers a range of volunteer leadership opportunities within our Regions, Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and Networks. These roles play an important part in supporting members, shaping activity, and building professional communities across the Institute.
- Regions support members at a local level through networking, events and engagement. They also play an important role in outreach to schools, colleges and universities, helping to promote workplace and facilities management as a career of choice and inspire future talent.
- Special Interest Groups (SIGs) bring members together around specific topics or areas of professional interest, providing a platform to share insight, develop best practice and influence the profession.
- Networks connect members with shared experiences, career stages or backgrounds, offering tailored support, mentoring and opportunities to shape the profession.
Chair – IWFM Customer Experience SIG
The Customer Experience SIG focuses on sharing insight, best practice and thought leadership around customer experience within workplace and facilities management.
We are currently seeking a Chair to help shape the direction of the group, support member engagement and work with IWFM colleagues to deliver activity aligned to member needs.
Chair – IWFM South Region
The IWFM South Region supports members across the South of England through local engagement, events and networking opportunities.
We are looking for a Chair to provide leadership for the region, working with volunteers and IWFM colleagues to represent member interests and support regional activity, as well as support outreach activity that helps promote workplace and facilities management as a career of choice within the region.
To find out more about volunteering opportunities with IWFM, please contact us at [email protected].
If you’re ready to get involved, download and complete an Expression of Interest form and return it to us at the same email address.