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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.
Help shape the future of chemical engineering education and uphold accreditation standards. We're seeking Chartered Members or Fellows with CEng and university accreditation experience—from both academia and industry. We are also recruiting for some early career volunteers to bring a fresh perspective on today’s education practices
Closing date: 05/09/2025
This is an exciting new key volunteering role supporting the newly streamlined Virtual Accreditation Panel, where you will play a vital role without formally joining the committee. We're seeking Chartered Members or Fellows with CEng and experience in 3+ accreditation visits. Open to academics or industrialists.
Closing date: 05/09/2025
Lead the team overseeing professional membership and registration standards.
Work with staff on succession planning and represent RSub on the Membership and Qualifications Committee. Ideal for a Chartered Fellow with CEng and strong professional review experience.
Closing date: 05/09/2025
Support the Chair and lead meetings when needed, shaping the future of professional membership registration standards. Foster engagement on IChemE Connect and mentor new subcommittee members. Ideal for Chartered Members or Fellows with CEng and professional review experience.
Closing date: 05/09/2025
Play a key role in shaping the future of professional membership and registration.
We’re seeking experienced Chartered Members or Fellows with CEng—and one early career voice.Help uphold standards and make our processes future-ready and accessible
Closing date: 05/09/2025
This is a brand new and exciting volunteering opportunity for Chartered Members or Fellows of IChemE who hold CEng Registration. We are seeking experienced Professional Reviewers looking to develop their skills and partner with a member of RSub to ratify Professional Reviewer recommendations ensuring standards are consistently applied and upheld. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 05/09/2025
Drive the renewal of assessment standards for professional membership and registration. Ideal for a Chartered Fellow with CEng and extensive IChemE review experience. Guide the team, collaborate with staff, and represent the subcommittee on the Membership and Qualifications Committee.
Closing date: 05/09/2025
Help shape the renewed direction of membership assessment standards. Lead meetings when needed, engage on IChemE Connect, and support new members. Ideal for Chartered Members or Fellows with CEng and strong IChemE review experience.
Closing date: 05//09/2025
Help ensure consistent application of standards for professional qualified grades of membership and registrations.Be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of professional standards and best practices. Ideal for Chartered Members or Fellows with CEng, who are Professional Reviewers experienced in IChemE assessments and quality assurance.
Closing date: 05/09/2025
Guide fair and inclusive assessment of applicants without accredited degrees, for professional membership.Chair meetings, approve delegated decisions, and liaise with the Education Subcommittee. Ideal for a Chartered Members or Fellows, with CEng and UKU assessor experience. Open to academics and industrialists.
Closing date: 05/09/2025
Guide fair and inclusive assessment of applicants without accredited degrees, for professional membership. Help shape the renewed direction of membership assessment standards. Lead meetings when needed, engage on IChemE Connect, and support new members. Ideal for a Chartered Members or Fellows, with CEng and UKU assessor experience. Open to academics and industrialists.
Closing date: 05/09/2025
Play a key role in ensuring fair access to professional membership for all applicants.We’re seeking Chartered Chemical Engineers or Process Safety Engineers with CEng and IChemE membership. Open to academics and industrialists, preferably experienced UKU assessors
Closing date: 05/09/2025
The role of IChemE’s Governance Committee is to regularly review the Institution’s governing documents (Royal Charter, By-Laws, Code of Conduct & Ethics, Disciplinary Regulations). We are recruiting an additional member to join the Committee. If you are an IChemE Fellow or Chartered Member with an interest in the governance of the institution and would like to be considered, please apply. Prior governance experience is desirable and will be highly regarded, but is not essential.
Closing date: 31/08/2025
UKU reviewers (formerly known as ICP assessors) will be Chartered Chemical Engineers, hold CEng registration and experience or an interest in the academic formation of engineers. UKU reviewers assess the underpinning knowledge and understanding of applicants who have not completed an exemplifying qualification and therefore play a vital role in the assessment of those wishing to become Chartered Chemical Engineer.
Closing date: 31/12/2026
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: 25/09/2025
Professional reviewers for Chartered Chemical Engineer must be Chartered Chemical Engineers and hold CEng registration. Working in tandem with another reviewer, they assess the competence and commitment of those wishing to become Chartered Member - Chartered Chemical Engineer (with or without CEng) , which involves the assessment of documentary evidence and an interview.
Closing date: 01/01/2030
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
The National Early Careers Group Australasia are recruiting Committee members to join them to support the planning and delivery of a programme of activities supporting IChemE's strategy. If you are an early career IChemE member and would like to be involved in this group, please apply.
Closing date: 31/07/2025
The National Early Careers Group Australasia are recruiting a Committee Secretary to support the Chair in the planning and delivery of a programme of activities supporting IChemE's strategy. If you would like to get involved, please apply.
Closing date: 31/07/2025
The National Early Careers Group Malaysia and South East Asia are recruiting for a Committee 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: 31/07/2025
The Sustainability Hub Technical Advisory Group (TAG) are looking to recruit additional volunteers with expertise in the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG's) of Good Health and Wellbeing, Clean Water and Sanitation and Affordable and Clean Energy. If you think you can contribute, please apply!
Closing date: 31/07/2025
Professional Reviewers for Fellow work in pairs to assess the documentary evidence submitted by those wishing to become Fellows of IChemE and carry out interviews where required. Volunteers must be current members at Fellow grade to carry out this role.
Closing date: 01/12/2030
UKU reviewers (formerly known as ICP assessors) will have CEng registration and experience or an interest in the academic formation of engineers. UKU reviewers assess the underpinning knowledge and understanding of applicants who have not completed an exemplifying qualification and therefore play a vital role in the assessment of those wishing to become Professional Process Safety Engineers.
Closing date: 01/01/2030
The National Early Careers Group Malaysia and South East Asia are recruiting a Committee Secretary to support the Chair in the planning and delivery of a programme of activities supporting IChemE's strategy. If you would like to get involved, please apply.
Closing date: 31/07/2025
The National Early Careers Group Malaysia and South East Asia are recruiting Committee members to join them to support the planning and delivery of a programme of activities supporting IChemE's strategy. If you are an early career IChemE member and would like to be involved in this group, please apply.
Closing date: 31/07/2025
IChemE's Accredited Company Training Scheme (ACTS) demonstrates quality assured professional practice of a company or organisation in the training and development of their staff. We are recruiting Assessors to conduct credible reviews of company training schemes submitted for accreditation. If you would like to be involved, please apply!
Closing date: 19/12/2025
The Chemical Engineers Benevolent Fund is the charity that helps engineers respond to difficult changes in their circumstances. We are recruiting volunteer Ambassadors to help raise awareness of the Benevolent Fund as well as build relationships with potential supporters and organise fundraising events. If you would like to get involved in this brand new volunteering opportunity, please apply!
Closing date: 31/07/2025
IChemE are recruiting for Student Ambassadors to work closely with staff to communicate the benefits of membership to student members, highlight new and existing opportunities and ensure they are getting the most from their membership and are supported through their studies. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 31/07/2025
IChemE are recruiting for Student Ambassadors in New Zealand to work closely with staff to communicate the benefits of membership to student members, highlight new and existing opportunities and ensure they are getting the most from their membership and are supported through their studies. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 31/07/2025