Member champion network

Are you an existing member of CIH and want to get more involved? Perhaps joining our member champion network could be just what you’re looking for.

We are establishing a national network of CIH member champions who work in a range of housing organisations through the UK. The member champion network will be an important aspect of our mission to increase awareness of CIH and membership and to communicate information about CIH within their own organisation and other local housing organisations.

We are looking for members who are outgoing, have good communication skills and who like sharing information and are passionate about the housing sector, and who will help us to spread the word about CIH’s work and membership.

Purpose of the group

The member champion network will be established to help create a network of members who are working in the sector, and are willing to get involved with CIH to help create new communication channels and spread the word about membership and raise awareness of CIH.

We are looking for CIH members who enjoy sharing information; enjoy being part of CIH; and are passionate about the benefits of being a CIH member. These roles may be of interest to members who are looking to build their professional networks and may wish to apply for a position on a regional or national board in the future.

The network will support our goal to grow membership and support members by providing opportunities to raise their profile and help to enhance their professional networks, as well as helping to feed into organisations and provide feedback to CIH.

Our ask to members of the network

 ·       to act as a conduit for disseminating CIH information and updates, particularly about membership, other CIH products ad services and local events and activities

·       to provide informal intelligence and information around the views and feedback form other CIH members within organisations

·       to help promote CIH in wider forums

·       to act as a sounding board, supporting CIH to pilot new ideas, products and services in advance of development / distribution to the wider membership

·       to work with regional and national boards to communicate about CIH locally and help celebrate CIH within organisations

·       we expect the role will require approx. 3 hours a month on average

·       to potentially help out at other CIH events and be recognised as a go to person within their organisation

CIH’s promise to members of the network

·       opportunities to expand your professional network

·       opportunities to develop certain skills outside of your day to day job

·       opportunities to get involved in a range of activities and help other members to get the most from their CIH membership

·       ongoing support, collateral ad a nominated CIH support officer to help support you in the role

·       recognition of your commitment to your individual CPD

Group membership

·       Membership of the network is open to current CHI members

·       Members will be recruited both by invitation and through an application process

·       Initially the network will be limited to 4 per region in England, and up to 10 in each devolved nation.

·       Members will join the network for an initial period of 24 months

·       The group will be supported by CIH’s head of membership, the CIH membership engagement manager and nominated CIH officers in the devolved nations and regional boards

·       All embers of the network will be asked to observe and abide by the CIH Code of Conduct and other relevant CIH policies and codes relevant to CIH volunteers.

Meetings

·       Meetings will take place via Skype and / or webinars. Initially this will be every 3 months

·       The network will be led by the membership engagement team and supported by other key CIH officers and a nominated CIH officer based in the devolved nations

·       Other informal opportunities to meet, discuss and network will also be explored

We don’t do the work that we do because we should; we do it because we can and because we believe in the power of housing professionals to change lives.

If that’s a mission you can subscribe to we’d love you to work with us.

If you are interested in getting involved in the Member Champion Network and want to have an informal chat please contact [email protected]

Interested in learning how your organisation can invest in the continuing professional development of your staff, providing a better service for tenants, residents and communities in an increasingly complex environment?

When you become a CIH partner, you are investing in the continuing professional development of your staff.

Together we can shape the future of the housing sector and provide a better service for tenants, residents and communities.

Our partnerships give your organisation access to all of our services, a raft of other benefits and discounts, plus a wealth of experience and expertise. Partnering with CIH also aligns your organisation with a leading influencer in the housing sector.

If you have any questions or would like to find out more please contact me at [email protected]