CILIP is looking for a committee co-optee to join its Finance, Audit and Risk Committee (FAR), with interviews taking place on Monday 13 January

About the role: CILIP FAR committee co-optee

CILIP (The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals) is seeking a committed and enthusiastic person to join our Finance, Audit and Risk Committee. This is a great time to get involved as we work to improve how we support library, knowledge and information professionals across the UK

As a member of the FAR Committee, you’ll help guide the financial and strategic direction of CILIP. Ensuring we continue to support our members and promote the importance of libraries and information services in society.

How to stand  

Candidates should review the relevant role description, available here.

And send a copy of your CV and personal statement detailing your interest in the role to denise.hawkes@cilip.org.uk no later than 6 January 2025.

Interviews to take place on Monday 13 January 2025.

As part of the commitments set out in our Changing Lives Position Statement,

we are particularly keen to attract global majority candidates or other people from under-represented communities in our profession.   

FAQ  

About CILIP: CILIP is the UK’s professional body for librarians and information specialists. We help our members develop their skills and careers while advocating for the value of libraries, knowledge and information services.

Vision: A professional community, dedicated to changing lives through quality information, services and expertise.

Mission: To be the leading professional membership association for people working in information, knowledge, libraries and related disciplines.

Values: We will stand for and actively champion the values that unite our profession: Social justice, Intellectual freedom and Evidence-based practice

Will I be paid?   

CILIP FAR members are volunteers and these positions are unpaid but reasonable expenses will be reimbursed, in line with CILIP’s expenses policy.  

CILIP is an equal opportunities employer and committed to championing diversity, inclusion, and representation. We particularly welcome applications from people from under-represented groups.  If you need any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please do let us know.

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