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Nominations now open to join the IAQM Committee

There are five upcoming vacancies on the IAQM Committee, providing a brilliant opportunity to take a leading role in the work of the IAQM.

To fill these positions, we are looking for members who want to contribute to the work and development of the IAQM over the next three years, including our exciting plans for the IAQM’s 25th Anniversary in 2027!

Why join the Committee?

This is your chance to gain valuable committee experience, build your network, and give something back to the air quality community.

Members of the IAQM Committee:

  • contribute to the strategic oversight of the Institute, including guidance, event planning and delivery, and other membership services;
  • gain valuable CPD and governance skills;
  • forge new connections across the sector;
  • act as ambassadors for the IAQM.

Committee members serve on a voluntary basis, initially for a three year term. Candidates must be Members or Fellows of the IAQM and should be able to commit to making a contribution to the work of the Committee. This includes volunteering in relevant working groups and subcommittees as part of the Committee role. These focus on a range of topics including drafting guidance, supporting event development, and developing IAQM policy positions.

We hold four Committee meetings a year and members are expected to attend, and contribute to, the majority of these meetings. Most of these meetings are held remotely, but we do try and get together for one in-person strategy day each year. 

How to get involved

IAQM full Members or Fellows are eligible to join the IAQM Committee.

Associates, Members and Fellows can nominate and self-nominations are permitted. All nominations will require a seconder (who must also be an Associate, Member or Fellow). To nominate please submit an email and copy in the seconder who must then confirm through a follow-up email.

All nominees will be required to provide a 200 word biography, which also includes what they will bring to the IAQM Committee, and a separate .png or .jpg headshot. This information will then be provided to IAQM members ahead of voting.

We will close to nominations on the 13th October at 12pm BST. Please note that only those with sufficient time to dedicate to the Committee should stand for election.

Membership of the IAQM Committee is agreed at the Annual General Meeting, which will be held on 23rd November, online (details tbc). 

Equal Opportunities

The IAQM is committed to fostering an inclusive culture of volunteers which reflects the diversity that exists within society, and provides equal opportunities from which everyone has the potential to benefit. We encourage individuals from minority backgrounds to apply for Committee positions as these groups are currently underrepresented within the IAQM Committee. These are unremunerated roles, but we would welcome the opportunity to support applicants with any specific needs, such as caring responsibilities, which traditionally inhibit participation in governance.

Submit your nomination (email ethny@the-ies.org)