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APM Regional Network Deputy Lead

Please review the volunteer role description below. Please pay particular attention to the eligibility criteria and note the following recruitment windows for applications:

Applications close: Application window now closed
Shortlist notification: 15 March 2024
Interview window: 18 March 2024 to 25 March 2024

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Role

APM Regional Network Deputy Lead       View full list of APM Regional Networks

Purpose

Support the Regional Network Lead in driving the volunteering activities and the growth of their local community, in close collaboration with the APM staff and the volunteers involved with their Regional Network. 

Represent the Regional Network Lead in their absence.

Eligibility

Aged 18 years or over.

Student, Associate, Full or Fellow member. 

APM’s onboarding process is to be completed by all volunteers. 

Expectations
  • Work with the Regional Network Lead, to maintain and develop a vibrant local community, facilitating knowledge exchange, networking and outreach. 
  • Support the Regional Network Lead in guiding the Network Volunteer Team, to identify and deliver activities providing benefit to the members of the Regional Network community and the project profession (e.g.: CPD and networking events, outreach to prospect members, award and competitions, cross-profession relationships, initiatives for students and emerging professionals, collaboration with corporates). 
  • Attend all the Regional Network (monthly) meetings. Lead the meetings in case of absence of the Network Lead. 
  • Attend cross-Network meetings in case of absence of the Network Lead. 
  • If delegated by the Regional Network Lead, monthly report on the planned activities and the actions agreed in Network meetings, to be shared with APM Staff so resources can be signed off and secured in support. 
  • Act on behalf of the Regional Network Lead in case of their absence. 

Estimated time commitment
  • On average, between 6 and 14 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 Deputy Network Lead will attend all meetings. 
  • Availability by email and/or APM Community for correspondence with other APM Network volunteers and staff.  
  • The Deputy 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). 

Evaluation criteria
  • Commitment and enthusiasm. 
  • Communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership skills. 
  • Knowledge of APM’s strategic objectives and activities, and alignment with APM’s values. 
  • Regional awareness of industry sectors (for Regional Network Lead). 
  • Time availability. 

APM Regional Networks

Channel Islands • East of England • London • Midlands • North East • North West • Northern Ireland • Scotland • South East • South Wales and West of England • Thames Valley • Wessex • Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire