Member Council: Diversity Networks Cluster Representative

  • Job Reference: 00002945-1
  • Date Posted: 15 July 2026
  • Recruiter: CILIP
  • Website: https://www.cilip.org.uk
  • Location: London
  • Salary: Upon Application
  • Sector: Volunteer
  • Job Type: Part-time
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Job Description

Member Council: Diversity Networks Cluster

 

The CILIP Member Council

The Member Council is an expert panel of CILIP members who represent the breadth of CILIP membership. It is a delegated committee of the CILIP Board.

The Member Council ensures a diverse range of voices are heard and represents the voice of CILIP membership to CILIP.

The Cluster Representative

The Cluster Representative is at the heart of the Member Council. They attend quarterly meetings of the Member Council to act as a voice for CILIP members in their cluster, contribute their knowledge and perspective at meetings and liaise with their Cluster.

 

We are recruiting for a representative for the Diversity Networks Cluster. The cluster represents CILIP members whose professional interests are indicated by their membership of the following special interest groups:

  • LGBTQ+ Network
  • Disability Network

 

Duties as a Cluster Representative:

  • Represent Your Cluster: Attend quarterly meetings and act as a voice for your clusters’ members within CILIP.
  • Provide Expertise and Opinions: Contribute your knowledge and perspective to the Member Council.
  • Support CILIP Members: Support and advocate for the needs and interests of CILIP members.
  • Liaise with Member Networks: Keep your cluster informed about Member Council activities.
  • Obtain Feedback: Gather and relay feedback from your cluster on specific issues discussed in or after the meetings.

Skills/Abilities

  • Knowledge of the sector-Broad knowledge of your cluster and ability to communicate with cluster members.
  • Excellent communication skills – Share feedback and represent members; contribute to group discussions during meetings; Active listening and engagement.
  • Leadership and representation – Advocate on behalf of your cluster and act as their voice; Take initiative in raising issues and highlighting successes.
  • Teamwork and collaboration – Work effectively with other Council members and cluster representatives; contribute to a collective decision-making process.
  • Analytical and critical thinking skills – the needs, concerns and ideas of cluster members

Other requirements

  • A CILIP individual member with current membership.
  • A member of one or more of the CILIP Groups in the Diversity Networks Cluster.

Time commitment

  • We hold four Member Council meetings every year. Meetings last two hours and are held online via Teams. We require Member Council Representatives to attend a minimum of three meetings per year and ideally all four.
  • Time to liaise with your cluster – sharing information and collecting feedback for the next Member Council meeting.
  • Occasionally, extra meetings may be needed. However, notice will be given if this situation arises.
  • Term: Up to three years.

 

Joining the Member Council is an opportunity for your professional development

  • Leadership Experience – Representing your cluster.
  • Strategic insight – Gain a deeper understanding of CILIP and its governance.
  • Decision-Making Opportunities – Understand how decisions impact your cluster.
  • Networking Opportunities – Connecting with peers and building influence.
  • Make a difference – Advocate for the needs of your peers and help drive positive change.
  • Empower others – Amplify the voices of your cluster.
  • New skills and experience - You can help you gain skills and experience that you may not get from your workplace.

Joining the Member Council helps with CILIP Professional Registration

If you are considering Professional Registration, then volunteering can help you build your PKSB profile. In particular:

 

Ethics and Values

  • Commitment to professional ethics, inclusivity and supporting member voices

Leadership, Advocacy, influencing and Personal Effectiveness

  • Influencing Key stakeholders
  • Working with decision makers

Technology and Communication

  • Communication Skills
  • Presentation Skills
  • Networking Skills

Criterion 3 Wider professional context

  • Volunteering can help build a deeper understanding of how CILIP operates and how it responds to sector needs.

 

To Apply

This is a voluntary position. To apply, please submit the following:

  • A short statement or video/audio demonstrating how you meet the knowledge, experience and attributes for the role.
  • Please include your motivation for applying, your vision for the role and CILIP membership number.
  • Written submissions should be no more than 500 words. Video submissions should be no longer than 5 minutes.

There are no interviews for this role. The panel will review submissions and select based on the knowledge, experience and attributes outlined in this profile.

Applications should be submitted to Joanne Card, Joanne.Card@cilip.org.uk

Applicants are encouraged from all relevant sectors. CILIP is committed to championing diversity, inclusion and representation. We particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse, disabled, and LGBTQ+ professionals who have historically been under-represented on our committees.