We’re recruiting for the CQI Council

The CQI Council holds a pivotal role in shaping the future by advising and informing the CQI’s strategic plans and priorities. With the authority to appoint or remove trustees, it also takes on an amplified advisory role in identifying opportunities and challenges. Furthermore, it proactively addresses strategic and operational matters as requested by the Board. 

• Networking opportunities: Our membership council brings together professionals, experts, and diverse individuals; providing a valuable platform for networking and beneficial connections.

• Knowledge sharing: Members will gain access to a variety of knowledge and expertise through presentations and discussions conducted within the council.

• Influence and advocacy: The council will advocate for the quality industry and shape internal policies and regulations, giving members a chance to make a worthwhile difference and have their voices heard.

• Industry recognition: Enhance your career's reputation with council credibility to stand out in your sector. 

• Appoint the board of trustees.

The CQI Council is made up of a broad set of stakeholders for quality management and the quality profession. Ordinary Members are elected by the membership and Stakeholder Members are elected by the CQI Council.

Nominations open: 2 October 2024, 9:00 BST

Nominations close: 23 October 2024, 17:00 BST

Voting opens: 11 November 2024, 9:00 GMT

Voting closes: 2 December 2024, 17:00 GMT

Results announced: December 2024
 

We’re calling for nominations to fill eight member vacancies, one from Member grade (MCQI), three from Practitioner grade (PCQI), and four from IRCA auditor grades (Principal, Lead, Auditor, Internal, Associate). At this time, we will not be recruiting from other grades as they’re already represented on the CQI Council.

Applying is easy, we welcome members from all backgrounds, specifically CQI Member and Practitioner grades, as well as individuals holding Principal, Lead, Auditor, Internal, or Associate IRCA membership grades. Eligibility extends to any CQI or IRCA member in the specified grades, and nominations can be submitted by any member of CQI or IRCA.

All members will receive an email from our election partner, Mi-Voice and are welcome to nominate somebody or themselves (if they meet the eligibility criteria).
 

The CQI Council plays a vital role in advising and informing the CQI’s strategic plans and priorities. It forms part of the CQI governance and stakeholder management structure defined in the CQI Framework for Corporate Governance and Terms of Reference.

The CQI Council has authority in appointing or removing trustees, while also taking on an amplified advisory role for identifying threats or opportunities. Additionally, it proactively addresses strategic and operational matters as requested by the Board. 

 A message from Dave Smith, CQI Council Chair 

“I have found volunteering for the CQI extremely rewarding. As well as being part of a community that is having a direct global impact on driving our profession forward, I have personally and professionally developed on a scale that would not have been possible without the several leading quality professions that I volunteer alongside. The CQI Council provides a valued voice in quality and industry that I am proud to be part of.”