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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 Fluid Separations Special Interest Group is looking for an enthusiastic new committee member 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 the group.
This is a fantastic opportunity for IChemE members to contribute, network, and make a meaningful impact within the chemical engineering community. If you would like to get involved, please apply!
Closing date: 04/10/2026
The Mineral and Mining 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: 30/10/2026
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: 05/10/2026
The National Early Careers Group UK and Ireland are 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!
Please note an early career member is defined as a member of IChemE less than 10 years into their professional career.
Closing date: 27/09/2026
The National Early Careers Group UK and Ireland 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!
Please note an early career member is defined as a member of IChemE less than 10 years into their professional career.
Closing date: 27/09/2026
The National Early Careers Group UK and Ireland 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 committee members to help plan, organise, and promote events, including supporting communications and social media activity.
These roles are location-specific. Please indicate in your application which role you would like to be considered for:
- Committee Member (Events Deputy) – Scotland
- Committee Member (Events Deputy) – North England & Manchester
We are also recruiting committee members to support the planning and delivery of webinars and help manage the group's online presence and social media activity. Please specify in your application if you would like to be considered for either of the following roles and provide supporting information outlining your interest and suitability:
- Committee Member (Webinars Deputy)
- Committee Member (Webmaster/Social Media Deputy)
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: 14/10/2026
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: 21/10/2026
The New South Wales 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: 18/09/2026
The New South 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 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: 18/09/2026
The Victoria 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 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: 02/10/2026
The Victoria 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: 02/10/2026
The Victoria 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: 02/10/2026
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: 31/08/2026
The South 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 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: 19/10/2026
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: 28/09/2026
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: 28/09/2026
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: 07/09/2026
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: 07/09/2026
The Thames Valley Member Group is recruiting for four 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: 07/09/2026
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: 26/10/2026
The USA and Canada 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: 26/10/2026
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: 30/10/2026
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
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: 30/09/2026
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: 30/09/2026
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: 30/09/2026
Governance
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: 30/09/2026
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Other roles
The Davidson Medal recognises individuals who demonstrate outstanding mentorship to early career chemical engineers, in academia or industry. The medal is named in the memory of John Davidson, who was an inspirational role model and mentor to many young engineers in his capacity as head of the Department of Chemical Engineering at the University of Cambridge.
IChemE are recruiting two 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 Davidson 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: 30/09/2026
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: 30/09/2026
Named in memory of a past President, Professor Frank Morton, it commemorates his dedicated service to teaching. The award provides professional recognition by IChemE for excellence in chemical engineering education and professional development.
The Morton Medal is awarded to recognise and reward those undertaking excellent work in chemical engineering education from across the world.
IChemE are recruiting two 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 Morton 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: 30/09/2026
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: 30/09/2026
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: 30/09/2026
The Guggenheim Medal, named after one of the most well-known thermodynamicists of the 20th century, was introduced in 2014 to recognise a major contribution to research in the area of thermodynamics and complex fluids. Edward A Guggenheim was professor at the University of Reading and is noted for his 1933 publication of the book Modern Thermodynamics, which defined the emerging field. The medal is awarded to one or more individuals who have made a significant recent contribution to research in Thermodynamics and/or Complex Fluids.
IChemE are recruiting two 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 Davidson 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: 30/09/2026