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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.
Member communities
The Food and Drink Special Interest Group is looking for new committee members to join them. This is a great opportunity to collaborate with existing members, bring fresh ideas, and help ensure continuity as experienced members step down.
We are particularly interested in people who can:
- Support the running of the committee and step in when needed, helping to coordinate activities and deliver an annual programme of events
- Deputise for the Chair and Secretary (ideal for someone keen to progress into these roles in the future)
- Help plan and manage events, including promoting them through social media and raising awareness of the sector
- Assist with budgeting and tracking spend to make the most of available funds
- Collaborate with Professional Food Science, Engineering and Technology (ProFSET) group representing technical professional bodies in the UK food and drink industry
This is an excellent opportunity to develop new skills, grow your professional network, and contribute to a vibrant community in the food and drink sector.
If you are interested, please apply and include a supporting statement outlining how you feel you could contribute to the committee.
Closing date: 05/08/2026
The Pharma Special Interest Group are recruiting for a Committee Secretary to support the Chair in running the Committee and contribute to the budgeting, planning and delivery of an annual programme of activities If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 30/06/2026
The Portsmouth and Southampton Member Group is currently recruiting additional Committee Members to help shape and deliver an engaging annual programme of activities that supports IChemE’s strategy.
If you are an IChemE member living or working within the member group area and are keen to get involved, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute, network, and make a meaningful impact within the chemical engineering community. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 31/07/2026
The South West Member Group is currently recruiting a Committee Chair to direct the planning and delivery of an engaging annual programme of activities that supports IChemE’s strategy.
If you are an IChemE member living or working within the member group area and are able to encourage and support a committee of active volunteers, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute, network, and make a meaningful impact within the chemical engineering community. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 31/07/2026
The South West Member Group is currently recruiting additional Committee Members to help shape and deliver an engaging annual programme of activities that supports IChemE’s strategy.
If you are an IChemE member living or working within the member group area and are keen to get involved, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute, network, and make a meaningful impact within the chemical engineering community. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 31/07/2026
Professional standards
The Professional Reviewer - EngTech carries out the Professional Review for candidates seeking election/transfer to Technician Member. This includes assessment of documentary evidence and an optional interview. Reviewers will assess both the applicant’s underpinning knowledge and understanding, and competence and commitment.
Closing date: 15/07/2026
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 becoming Chartered Member - Chartered Chemical Engineer (with or without CEng), which involves the assessment of documentary evidence and an interview.
Closing date: 31/12/2026
Professional reviewers for Professional Process Safety Engineer must be Professional Process Safety Engineers and hold CEng registration. Working in tandem with another reviewer, they assess the competence and commitment of those wishing to become Professional Process Safety Engineers, which involves the assessment of documentary evidence and an interview.
Closing date: 30/09/2026
Professional Reviewers for Chartered Environmentalist must be Chartered Chemical Engineers and hold CEnv registration. Working in tandem with another reviewer, they assess the competence and commitment of those seeking CEnv registration which involves the assessment of documentary evidence and an interview.
Closing date: 15/07/2026
We are recruiting for IChemE members with Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) registration to join our pool of Professional Reviewers. We require additional volunteer resource to process applications for applicants seeking election/transfer to Chartered Chemical Engineer status that also request RPEQ registration.
Closing date: 31/12/2026
Play a key role in shaping the future of professional membership and registration. We’re seeking experienced Chartered Members or Fellows with CEng to join the Registration Subcommittee. Help uphold standards and make our processes future-ready and accessible. If you are an experienced Professional Reviewer who would like to get involved in this important role, please apply.
Closing date: 15/07/2026
We’re seeking new members to help oversee education standards for membership and professional registration. If you are a Chartered Member or Fellow, hold CEng registration, and are a fully trained University Accreditation Assessor, this is a great opportunity to contribute to the profession and help shape future standards. If you are interested in getting involved, we encourage you to apply.
Closing date: 15/07/2026
The UKU Panel reports to the Education Subcommittee (EdSub) and is responsible for ratifying assessments of the underpinning knowledge and understanding of applicants for professionally qualified membership or registration who do not hold exemplifying qualifications.
If you are a Chartered Member or Fellow, hold CEng registration, with significant experience of the assessment of UKU and would like to support the Chair in this important role, we encourage you to apply.
Closing date: 15/07/2026
The UKU Panel reports to the Education Subcommittee (EdSub) and is responsible for ratifying assessments of the underpinning knowledge and understanding of applicants for professionally qualified membership or registration who do not hold exemplifying qualifications.
We are recruiting for three new committee members – ideally you will already be volunteering as a UKU Reviewer and you will need to be a Chartered Member or Fellow and hold CEng registration. If you’re interested in getting involved, we would love to hear from you – please apply.
Closing date: 15/07/2026
Governance
IChemE are recruiting for a Deputy Chair for the New Zealand National Board. You will be responsible for identifying strategic priorities for IChemE in New Zealand, supporting the Board of Trustees and Member Engagement Committee, providing oversight for university and corporate engagement and sharing good practice. Please note the description of Chair role is included in the role descriptor as Deputy Chair generally becomes Chair after one year.
Closing date: 16/06/2026
IChemE are recruiting for an Upper South Island Regional Representative to join the New Zealand Board. You will support the Chair with identifying strategic priorities for IChemE in New Zealand, supporting the Board of Trustees and Member Engagement Committee, providing oversight for university and corporate engagement and sharing good practice. If you would like to be considered for this important volunteering opportunity, please apply and include a supporting statement highlighting your interest in and suitability for the role.
Closing date: 31/07/2026
Education outreach
We currently have opportunities for volunteers to take part in School Challenge Days in certain locations.
DiscoverChemEngLIVE school challenge days are for students in Year 8 (S1/S2 Scotland) in UK schools to help them explore chemical engineering through an interactive activity day. Starting in Spring term 2026.
Up to 36 school students, working in teams of 6, are given the opportunity to build essential employability skills and explore the careers and skills used in chemical engineering. The workshops are available for mainstream, state-funded secondary schools schools within Scotland, Merseyside, Cheshire, North East, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Closing date: 31/12/2026
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. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 31/12/2026
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