APM Regional Network Lead
Here is what you need to know to successfully apply for a position as a Regional Network Lead, please ensure you get your application in before the closing date if you wish to be considered for the role.
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Applications close:
Shortlist notification:
Interview dates:
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3 March 2025
14 March 2025
Wessex Network - 26 March 2025, 15:00-16:00
North East Network - 27 March 2025, 15:00-16:00
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Apply for this role
Any questions? Please email us.
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Role
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APM Regional Network Lead
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Purpose
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To drive the volunteering activities and the growth of their community, in close collaboration with APM staff and volunteers involved with their Regional Network.
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Eligibility
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Aged 18 years or over.
Associate, Full or Fellow member with at least one year’s APM membership.
APM’s onboarding process is to be completed by all volunteers.
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Expectations
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- Lead, maintain and develop a vibrant local community, facilitating knowledge exchange, networking and outreach.
- Lead and guide the Network Volunteer Team, to identify and deliver that will benefit the members of the Regional Network community and the project profession (eg: CPD and networking events, outreach to prospective members, awards and competitions, cross-profession relationships, initiatives for students and emerging professionals and collaboration with corporates).
- Attend and lead all the Regional Network (monthly) meetings.
- Monthly report on the planned activities and the actions agreed in Network meetings. The reporting can be delegated to the Deputy Regional Network Lead.
- Work with APM staff to enable planned initiatives and actions. i.e. for venues and resources required.
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Estimated time commitment
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- On average, between 8 and 16 hours per month, with various levels of time commitment depending on the Network activity and peak times.
- Attendance at (monthly) Network meetings and events. The expectation is that the Network Lead will attend all meetings.
- Attendance at cross-Network meetings. In case of non-availability, attendance can be delegated to the Deputy Regional Network Lead.
- Availability by email for correspondence with other APM Network volunteers and staff.
- The Network Lead will be appointed for a two-year term, with an opportunity to step down after one year if they require.
- The Network Lead will have the opportunity to be re-appointed for a max of 2 consecutive terms (4 consecutive years), and for a maximum of 8 consecutive years across both leadership roles (Lead and Deputy).
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Evaluation criteria
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- Commitment and enthusiasm.
- Communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of APM’s strategic objectives and activities, and alignment with APM’s values.
- Established network of external contacts in the region (e.g. HEIs, corporates, subject matter experts).
- Regional awareness of industry sectors.
- Time availability.
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