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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 Biochemical Engineering Special Interest Group is currently recruiting a committee member to support with a steady flow of relevant content going out to the community - ensuring events, key newsletter stories, bursary rounds, and Donald Medal nominations reach the people they are meant to reach.
If you are an IChemE member who is confident using LinkedIn, with a willingness to engage in page management, scheduling tools and analytics, 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: 06/11/2026
The Chester and North Wales 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 who is 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: 27/11/2026
The Nuclear Technology Special Interest 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 who is 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: 20/11/2026
The National Early Careers Group Australasia are looking for enthusiastic new committee members to help support the running of the group, coordinate activities, and deliver an exciting annual programme of events. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside existing committee members, expand your professional network, and bring fresh ideas to support colleagues in the early stages of their careers.
We are seeking three new committee members to help plan, organise, and promote events, including supporting communications and social media activity. If you are an IChemE member and are keen to get involved, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute, network, and make a meaningful impact within the chemical engineering community.
Please note an early career member is defined as a member of IChemE less than 10 years into their professional career.
Closing date: 07/11/2026
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: 30/11/2026
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: 16/11/2026
The Thames Valley 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: 30/11/2026
The Thames Valley Member Group are currently recruiting for a Secretary to support the Chair and contribute to the budgeting, planning and delivery of an annual programme of events. If you have strong communication skills and would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 30/11/2026
The USA and Canada 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: 30/11/2026
IChemE is seeking a committed member to serve as Chair of the Member Group. Open to all current IChemE members, ideally Chartered Members or Fellows with previous committee experience, this role provides leadership to the committee, supports member engagement and activities, and represents the group across the wider IChemE community. Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills, together with a passion for supporting the profession and local membership, are highly desirable.
Closing date: 30/11/2026
IChemE is seeking members from all grades to join the Western Australia Member Group Committee. This volunteer role offers the opportunity to support local activities, contribute ideas, help organise events, and engage with fellow members. Previous committee experience is welcome but not essential. Strong communication, teamwork and enthusiasm for supporting the profession are desirable.
Closing date: 30/10/2026
Professional standards
Help uphold the standards and integrity of IChemE membership and professional registration.We're seeking experienced Chartered Chemical Engineers (CEng) to join the Membership Appeals Panel, reviewing anonymised appeals from membership, registration and CPD applicants.
You'll help ensure candidates have been given a fair opportunity to demonstrate the required standards. Ideal candidates will be experienced IChemE Assessors or Reviewers with a strong understanding of the professional review process. Apply today and help ensure a fair and robust membership assessment process.
Closing date: 30/11/2026
Help maintain professional standards by assessing applications and interviewing candidates seeking IEng registration.
Work alongside a fellow reviewer to evaluate competence, provide feedback, and make recommendations to the Registration Subcommittee. We're looking for IEng or CEng registrants with strong professional judgement; interviewing experience is desirable. Training and support are provided, with interviews conducted primarily online via MS Teams.
Closing date: 31/12/2026
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: 31/12/2026
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: 31/12/2026
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: 30/10/2026
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
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: 31/12/2026
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: 30/10/2026
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: 30/12/2026
Governance
Are you interested in governance, pensions, or investment oversight? IChemE is seeking an Employer Nominated Trustee to join the Trustee Board of its Defined Benefit Pension Scheme.This rewarding volunteer role offers the opportunity to help safeguard members' benefits, work alongside professional advisers, develop your governance skills, and contribute to the effective management of the Scheme.
We are looking for someone who has basic financial and investment awareness, strong analytical making skills and an interest in pension scheme governance. If you would like to be considered for this important volunteering opportunity, please apply and include a CV and supporting statement highlighting your interest in and suitability for the role.
Closing date: 27/11/2026
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: 30/11/2026
Education outreach
Are you passionate about encouraging young people to explore careers in chemical and process engineering? IChemE is seeking enthusiastic members to support a range of outreach activities, from careers fairs and school talks to mentoring students and developing educational resources.
You will help raise awareness of the diverse opportunities available across the profession while sharing your own experiences and expertise. To get involved, you should be a chemical or process engineer and an IChemE member of any grade.
Help shape the future of engineering and make a lasting impact on the next generation
Closing date: 31/12/2026
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Other roles
The Jack Loftus Medal, established by IChemE's Project Management Subject Group, recognises individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the field of project management.
IChemE is seeking to appoint three additional panel members to join the Jack Loftus Medal judging panel.
Panel members are responsible for reviewing and evaluating award nominations against an agreed set of criteria, helping to identify and recommend deserving recipients of this prestigious award.
To learn more about the role and the Jack Loftus Medal, please review the detailed role descriptor and award information below. If you believe your knowledge, experience, and perspective would add value to the current panel, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Closing date: 11/11/2026
The Sargent Medal recognises a major contribution to research in digitalisation across chemical, biochemical and process engineering. It is named after Roger Sargent, former president of IChemE and Courtaulds professor of chemical engineering at Imperial College, the founding father and intellectual leader of process systems engineering (PSE).
The medal is awarded to an individual who has made a significant and impactful contribution to research in digitalisation within chemical, biochemical and process engineering.
IChemE is seeking to appoint three additional panel members to join the Sargent Medal judging panel.
To learn more about the role and the Sargent Medal, please review the detailed role descriptor and award information below. If you believe your knowledge, experience, and perspective would add value to the current panel, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Closing date: 11/11/2026
The Geldart-Underwood award is named after two pioneers in the fields of particle technology and separation processes. The medal is awarded to one or more individuals from academia or industry who have made a significant recent contribution to research in the areas of particle technology or separation processes. Contributions may include, but are not limited to, scientific, theoretical or engineering advances that underpin one or more processes or technologies.
IChemE are recruiting three additional panel members to review and evaluate award nominations against an agreed set of criteria, helping to identify and recommend deserving recipients of this prestigious award.
To learn more about the role and the Geldart-Underwood Medal, please review the detailed role descriptor and award information below. If you believe your knowledge, experience, and perspective would add value to the current panel, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Closing date: 11/11/2026